About Us
Welcome to the World Federation of Orthodontists
Our mission is to advance the art and science of orthodontics worldwide by promoting the highest standards of care, education, training, certification, research, and treatment.
Core Values
What We Stand For
At the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO), our core values are the foundation of our identity and guide our operations:
Professional Ethics
We uphold the highest ethical standards in all aspects of orthodontic practice.
Excellence in Training
We strive for superior education, training, credentialling, and board certification for orthodontic professionals worldwide.
Sharing Ideas & Information
We promote transparency and the free exchange of knowledge among orthodontists globally.
Pursuit of Pure Science
We are committed to advancing orthodontic research and evidence-based practices.
Truth in Education
We work to provide educational materials and programs that are accurate, comprehensive, and beneficial to our members.
Specialty Credentialing
We support national affiliates in the formation and management of orthodontic certification boards.
Our Identity
The WFO is often regarded as the “United Nations of Orthodontists.” Our logo is a globally recognized symbol of fully credentialed orthodontic specialists. Only those who meet our stringent standards can display the WFO logo, affirming their status as recognized specialists in orthodontics.
Why Join the WFO?
Member Benefits
As the premier global voice in orthodontics, the WFO offers numerous benefits to its members:
- Exclusive use of the WFO logo for display on websites, stationary, and correspondence, identifying WFO Fellows as fully credentialed orthodontic specialists
- Free access to the Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists and the WFO Gazette
- Free access to live monthly educational webinars and continuing education lectures
- Discounts on registration fees for the International Orthodontic Congress (IOC) and WFO affiliate meetings
- Listing in and access to the WFO International Orthodontic Directory for global networking
- Worldwide professional recognition when applying to join other national and global orthodontic associations such as the AAO
- Eligibility for WFO regional and international recognition awards
- Support for annual World Orthodontic Health Day activities
Our Objectives
Our strategic goals for the 2025-2030 period, as outlined in our bylaws, focus on education, membership, and communication. We aim to support the adoption of our updated Orthodontic Postgraduate Education Guidelines, enhance our webinar series, organize annual Educators Forums, and maintain ADA CERP accreditation for our lectures. We also plan to continue support of the Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists (JWFO) and ensure the success of the 10th and 11th International Orthodontic Congress in Rio de Janeiro in 2025 and Milan in 2030.
- Encouraging high standards in orthodontics globally
- Assisting in the formation of national associations and certifying boards
- Promoting orthodontic research
- Disseminating scientific information
- Promoting standards of training and certification
- Organizing the International Orthodontic Congress (IOC) every five years
Governance Structure
Our Team
The WFO is financed by dues from fellows, donations, affiliation fees, meeting profits, grants, gifts, and bequests. Our organization is governed by our bylaws and two major bodies: The Council and the Executive Committee.
The Council
The Council is the ultimate policy-making body of the WFO. It consists of representatives from each affiliated national organization, regional representatives, and members of the Executive Committee who serve as ex-officio members of the council. They meet every five years during the IOC.
The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is responsible for managing the association, including its activities in support of Fellows and national affiliate organizations. It consists of up to 19 members, including the president and 14 elected members who serve as regional representatives, and ex officio members such as the Secretary-General, the IOC chair, and the Editor-in-Chief of the JWFO.
Our Current Executive Committee
Nikhillesh R. Vaiid, PhD., FDTF(Ed.), MFDS, RCS(Glasgow)
President
Ground Floor, New Blue Gardenia Housing Soc
Peddar Road, Opp Jindal Mansion
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400026
INDIA
Tel: 91 22 23515140
Email: orthonik@gmail.com
Panagiotis Skoularikis, DDS, Dr. Med. Dent.
Vice President
14, K. Paleologou
Nea Smirni, Attica GR-17121
GREECE
Tel: 30 2109311188
Fax: 30 2109373052
Email: pskoularikis@yahoo.com
Khaled Samir AboulAzm, BDS, MDS, PhD
Africa and the Middle East
180 Portsaid Street Sporting,
Alexandria
EGYPT
Tel: 201005073300
Email: aboulazm19@gmail.com
Bryce Lee, M Orth RCS, FAMS
South East Asia and Oceania
391B Orchard Road Tower B
Singapore 238874
SINGAPORE
Tel: 65-6737 2777
Fax: 65-6735 7765
Email: brycelee37@gmail.com
Eric JW Liou, DDS, MS
Central & East Asia
6F 449 Ren-Ai Road section 4
Taipei, 104
TAIWAN
Tel: 886 2 27730222
Fax: 886 2 27722048
Email: lioueric@ms19.hinet.net
Ricardo Machado Cruz, DDS, MSc, PhD
Central & South America
SHIS QI 9/11 Bloco L sala 101 Ed. D. Marta XIX
Lago Sul
Brasília - DF, 71625-125
BRAZIL
Tel: 55 61 3248-6500
Fax: 55 61 3248-6201
Email: ricardomcruz@uol.com.br
DeWayne McCamish, DDS, MS
North America
11 Ballard Bluff Road
Signal Mountain, TN 37377-2288
USA
Tel: 1 423 580 6662
Email: dbm@chattanoogaortho.com
Takashi Ono, DDS, PhD
Central & East Asia
Orthodontic Science, Graduate School
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku
Tokyo, 113-8549
JAPAN
Tel: 81 3 5803 5526
Fax: 81 3 5803 5526
Email: t.ono.orts@tmd.ac.jp
Valmy Pangrazio-Kulbersh, DDS, MS, FACD, FICD
North America
2725 Ridgewood Ct.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 40302
USA
Tel: 1 248 722 7702
Email: vkulbersh@aol.com
Letizia Perillo, MD, MS, PhD
Europe
Multidisciplinary Department of
Medical Surgical and Dental Specialties,
University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli,
Via L. De Crecchio 6, 80138 Naples
ITALY
Tel: 0039-0815665495
Fax: 0039-081 5665477
Email: letizia.perillo@unicampania.it
Yanheng Zhou, DDS, PhD, Adv Dip Ortho
Central & East Asia
#22 Zhongguancun South Avenue
Haidian District
Beijing, 100081
CHINA
Tel: 86 108 219 5309
Fax: 86 108 219 5336
Email: yanhengzhou@vip.163.com
Flavia Artese, DDS, MSc, PhD
Chair, 10th IOC 2025
Rua Santa Clara, 75/1110 Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro 22041-011
BRAZIL
Tel: 55-21-2256-7182
Email: flaviaartese@gmail.com
Vinod Krishnan, BDS, MDS, M.Orth RCS, FDS RCS, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, JWFO
Devikripa, KRA-A-143(A)
Thumbikonam lane, Kudappanakunnu PO
Trivandrum, Kerala – 695043
INDIA
Tel: 91 9447310025
Email: editorjwfo@wfo.org
Email: vikrishnan@yahoo.com
Aron Dellinger, DDS, MSD
Secretary General
1120 East Dupont Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
USA
Tel: 1 260 222 2550
Fax: 1 574 267 1405
Email: arondwfo@gmail.com
Lee W. Graber, DDS, MS, MS, PhD
Assistant Secretary General
830 West End Court, Suite #175
Vernon Hills, IL 60060-1382
USA
Tel: 1 847 367 4920
Fax: 1 847 949 6396
Email: leegraber@earthlink.net
Alisha Ademovic
International Specialist
World Federation of Orthodontists
401 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63141
USA
Phone: 1 800 222 9969
Local Phone: 1 314 993 5040
Email: wfo@wfo.org
Gail Gardner
Editor, WFO Gazette
World Federation of Orthodontists
401 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63141
USA
Phone: 1 800 222 9969
Local Phone: 1 314 993 5040
Email: ggardner.wfo@yahoo.com
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