27/01/2017
We proudly present the next 9thWIOC in Kobe Japan. Date July 2nd to the 4th, 2017, together with 59th Annual Meeting of the Kinki-Tokai Orthodontic Society; please note this date on your agenda.
This annual event has been a long history since 2002 when the 1st Asian Orthodontic Implant (AIOC) held in Seoul Korea. This place was chosen as of natural stream as we recall the past history of the Orthodontic Implant development that has been flowering in the beginning of the 21Century mostly in Korea, Taiwan and Japan. This WIOC was founded after 7 years of time lapsed which was also noted as the end of Asia Implant Orthodontic Conference; now it become a Worldwide Meeting as TADs (Temporary Anchorage Devises) gaining popularity globally. Nowadays, TADs are for all orthodontist in every country without border. We are blessed, we can host this prestigious event to contribute something to the elaboration of Orthodontic science that never stop changing for the good of our patients. We encourage young Orthodontists from every countries to also provide new thinking and ideas for the development of this science, and to be the next generation leaders in this field. Please, do not missed this opportunity to participate this International Event by presenting scientific research and join the Dr. Young Chel Park award. For the details of the application procedure please refer to our Homepage: http://www.wioc2017.com/ja/ .
Good luck for the one who participate and welcome to all Orthodontists of the world to Kobe. We believe that exchanging knowledge will help for more evidence to support our daily clinical practice. All of you are invited to Japan, enjoy Kobe the city of diversity of cultures, its hospitality and the exotic place where East meet West started 150 years ago; the time when Kobe opened its Port to foreign ships. You will witness nurture of civilization as it is today.
Secretary General WIOA George Anka
On behalf of:
WIOA President Dr. Junji Sugawara
9thWIOC President Dr. Ryuzo Kanomi
59rh Annual Meeting of the Kinki-Tokai
Orthod. Soc. President Dr. Takashi Yamashiro