2024 KAO 2024 KAO

Welcome Greetings

Greetings

Jong Ghee Kim Jong Ghee Kim President Korean Association of Orthodontists
Dear colleagues and honorable members,

We are delighted to extend our invitation to the 57th Annual Scientific Congress of the Korean Association of Orthodontists, scheduled to take place from October 9th to 11th, 2024.

This year's congress holds the overarching theme of "Big Change, Big Chance," reflecting the dynamic advancements and opportunities within the field of orthodontics. The congress will commence on October 9th with a Pre-Congress session featuring lectures and hands-on courses on clear aligners, led by Dr. Hyeok Ji and Dr. Kenji Ojima. Additionally, we are honored to have renowned speakers, Dr. Jorge Faber and Dr. Won Moon, delivering Special Lectures that promise to provide valuable insights and knowledge. Distinguished orthodontist Dr. Young Guk Park will present the Veteran's Lecture, focusing on the role of orthodontists in the era of the 5th industrial revolution. Dr. Seung-Hak Baek, the past president of the KAO, will provide treatment guidance based on his long and distinguished research on surgical and orthodontic approaches for Class III patients. Drawing inspiration from member feedback, our Special Sessions have been meticulously curated to address contemporary challenges and trends. Topics such as Hospital Management, Digital Orthognathic Surgery, Sleep-Related Orthodontics, and AI-Supported Orthodontics will feature both domestic and international experts. On the final day of the congress, October 11th, we are excited to host a Joint Symposium with the Japanese Orthodontic Society, centered around the theme "Orthodontics for Seniors." This symposium will provide a multidimensional exploration of orthodontic treatments in the context of an aging population. We encourage members to partake in the Clinical Oral Presentation sessions, offering a platform for more members to share their research and insights. Additionally, the congress will feature KAO/KAOF Scientific Research Presentations, lunchbox seminars, and an E-Poster session. To ensure a global experience, simultaneous interpretation services will be available throughout the congress. Join us at the forefront of orthodontic innovation, as we embrace change and seize new opportunities in the field. Mark your calendars for October 9th to 11th, 2024, and prepare for an enriching and enlightening scientific congress.

Korean Journal of Orthodontics

KJO

- JCR Impact Factor of 1.9 (2022)
- Indexed on SCIE from 2008, as the first and only SCIE-listed orthodontic journal in Asia
- Fully Open Access with Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC 4.0)
- Renowned International Editors and Eminent International Reviewers
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- Publishes Original Article; Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis; Invited Narrative Review;
  Brief Report; Case Report; Readers' Forum.
- Official Publication of the Korean Association of Orthodontists
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Prof. Theodore Eliades
Editor-in-chief,
Korean Journal of Orthodontics