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Beyond the Hype: What Truly Improves Orthodontic Patient Care? —Insights from EOS 2026
The 101st Congress of the European Orthodontic Society (EOS 2026), held from June 7–11 in Dublin, Ireland, convened orthodontic clinicians, researchers, educators, and industry leaders under the theme “Bridging Science and Clinical Practice in Orthodontics – Innovation, Efficiency, and Intelligent Systems.”
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Shaping the Next Wave: IOF Research Grants Announce 2025 Awardees
The International Orthodontics Foundation (IOF) has announced the 2025 awardees of its Research Grants program, selected from 40 applications spanning AI, digital orthodontics, biomechanics, and biomaterials. The program introduced Emerging and Advanced Innovation Grants to accelerate clinical translation and global orthodontic research...
What's Shaping Global Orthodontics? — Insights from AAO 2026
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Annual Session 2026 took place May 1–3 in Orlando, Florida. Which advances are set to transform the future of orthodontics? We highlight the key trends and clinical insights from AAO 2026—exclusively for IOF Circle members.
More Than a Symposium: IOF Builds Momentum Toward the Future of Orthodontics
The International Orthodontics Foundation (IOF), in collaboration with the ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) and the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), will host the 2025 IOF-ADA Forsyth International Orthodontic Symposium on June 27–28, 2025, at UCM in Madrid, Spain.
Dr. Kang Ting’s Latest Research Published in Nature Communications, a breakthrough with implications for craniofacial and orthodontic care.
Congratulations to Dr. Kang Ting, Executive Director of IOF and Co-chair of the IOF Science Committee, and his team on their recent publication in Nature Communications. The study identifies a molecule that may significantly reduce excessive scarring following orofacial cleft surgery—a breakthrough with important implications for craniofacial and orthodontic care.
Dr. Kang Ting’s Long-Term Study on Distraction Osteogenesis Accepted by AJODO
We extend our warm congratulations to Dr. Kang Ting, Executive Director of IOF and Co-chair of the IOF Science Committee, and his team on their manuscript’s acceptance by the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. IOF is honored to support the progress and publication of this meaningful research. This story originates from a partnership between Dr. Ting’s team and Caltech, which sparked the first investigations into distraction osteogenesis for hemifacial microsomia. Despite its clinical popularity, long‑term stability data have remained scarce. This newly accepted landmark paper is more than just a research study—it’s a clinical case series with real-world implications, based on 12 years of patient follow-up. The findings provide clinicians with updated stability data and evidence-supported guidance, exemplifying the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and its role in transforming novel techniques into reliable standards of care. At IOF, we believe that supporting research means championing its journey from bench to bedside. This publication is a powerful reflection of that belief.
Collaboration Between ADA Forsyth and IOF as Innovation Experts Convene at 2024 International Orthodontic Symposium
The 2024 IOF-ADA Symposium in Cambridge showcased global orthodontic innovation with 30 experts, 20 lectures, and 111K views. Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 IOF-ADA Forsyth International Orthodontic Symposium, held in Cambridge, MA, USA, on October 5-6, brought together thought leaders from around the globe to discuss the latest innovations and advancements in orthodontics. This milestone event marked the first of three joint symposia by the International Orthodontics Foundation and ADA Forsyth Institute to promote global innovation in orthodontics.
ADA NEWS: Symposium to highlight orthodontic innovation, technology
The International Orthodontics Foundation and ADA Forsyth Institute are hosting their first joint symposium on orthodontic innovation and technology. The 2024 IOF-ADA Forsyth International Orthodontic Symposium will take place Oct. 5-6 online and in Boston. It will consist of four sessions focused on emerging technologies; clinical applications and grand challenges; complex case studies; and the application of technology to clinical practice.
Launch of the 2024 IOF-ADA Forsyth Institute International Orthodontic Symposium: Igniting Innovation Across Borders
The International Orthodontics Foundation (IOF) and the ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) have announced that registration is now open for the first joint IOF-AFI International Orthodontic Symposium, scheduled to take place in Boston, MA, U.S., on October 5-6. The conference, themed “Orthodontic Innovation and Technology for the Practicing Orthodontists,” represents a collaborative initiative by the two organizations to develop a global series of symposia to disseminate the latest research and clinical evidence in orthodontics.
From Earth to Space: Unraveling the Mysteries of Bone Health
A significant scientific collaboration has recently been unveiled, involving faculty from the Forsyth Institute, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center, and the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). This collaboration has captured worldwide attention.First published on September 18, 2023, in npj Microgravity (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41526-023-00319-7), this decade-long research brought together the efforts of over a fifty dedicated scientists. As we report on this groundbreaking study, we’ll discover the pivotal strides and innovations that are redefining the horizons of space and orthodontic research.
