大会長挨拶

It is a great honor for us to be able to host the 74th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Orthodontic Society in Fukuoka City. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all members of the Japanese Orthodontic Society for providing us with this opportunity.

The main theme of this meeting is “Current Trends and Future Prospects in Orthodontics.” In recent years, orthodontic practitioners have vigorously introduced state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, and new treatment techniques and materials. The orthodontic community as a whole has been witnessing remarkable advances in the life sciences and medical technology. When innovative changes are expected to occur in orthodontic treatment, I hope this meeting will provide an important opportunity for participants to think about the present and future of orthodontics.

A special lecture will be delivered by Dr. Allan R. Thom, President-elect of the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO). We are planning to hold an international symposium with the theme “Current trends and future prospects of orthodontics in East Asia.” In connection with this symposium, oral sessions will be held by international, young doctors. An educational lecture will be delivered by Dr. Hisao Baba, Resercher Emeritus of the Department of Anthropology, National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo. We are planning to include another symposium titled “Application of advanced technology for dental treatment and prospects,” clinical seminars, staff and doctor seminars, lifelong education seminars, satellite seminars, the JOS forum, and public seminars.

Fukuoka is an energetic city, being the political and economic center of the Kyushu region, as well as a center of fashion in the region. The city also preserves historical and cultural values, since Fukuoka has long thrived as a hub for international commerce with mainland China since ancient times. I hope that all participants have a wonderful and memorable stay in Fukuoka. I sincerely look forward to your participation.

 


Hiroyuki Ishikawa
Chairman, The 74th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Orthodontic Society
Professor, Section of Orthodontics, Department of Oral Growth and Development, Fukuoka Dental College

School in Charge 
Section of Orthodontics,
Department of Oral Growth and Development,
Fukuoka Dental College, Japan 
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