Cambridge, Mass. (July 19, 2023): The Forsyth Institute and the International Orthodontics Foundation (IOF) announced today a new strategic partnership. The three-year joint initiative will develop a global series of workshops and symposia to discuss the state of the orthodontics field, disseminate the latest research, and promote the role of innovation in improving global public health. The project combines the collective expertise of the two institutions and Forsyth’s unique ability to bring together diverse audiences in the field to encourage further research and development in orthodontics.
“There are a lot of exciting new technologies in orthodontics right now,” said Dr. Ben Wu, the Chief Scientific Officer at the Forsyth Institute. “Forsyth is pleased to join IOF’s landmark effort to encourage global collaboration and innovation in the field.”
“Forsyth’s role as a global leader in oral health made them a natural partner for us”, said Dr. Kang Ting, Executive Director of IOF. “We are already planning for our first event and more details will be available shortly.”
The partnership between the two organizations is established on a shared vision of a more inclusive, innovative, and informed orthodontic community. Bringing together orthodontic entrepreneurs, leaders in the field from all over the world, the symposia will aim bridge the gap between academia and industry, enabling the translation of cutting-edge research into practical applications.
Last November, IOF sponsored Forsyth’s Orthodontic Symposium: In Honor of Dr. Moorrees, which brought leaders in orthodontics together and demonstrated the positive impact of global networking events. This partnership builds on the success of that event.
About the Forsyth Institute
The Forsyth Institute, founded in 1910, is the world’s leading independent research institution focused on oral health and its connection to overall wellness. Forsyth was founded as a pediatric dental hospital serving disadvantaged children in the Boston area. Today, the Institute is grounded in a 3-pillared strategic plan focused on biological research, clinical service and public health outreach, and technological innovation. Forsyth carries out its original mission through a mobile public health dental program called ForsythKids.
About the International Orthodontics Foundation
The International Orthodontics Foundation (IOF) is a not-for-profit organization devoted to improving orthodontic care worldwide. The IOF enables, empowers, and inspires clinicians by providing educational programs, promoting technology and innovation, and creating a global collaboration network.
With a rapidly growing global presence, IOF is inclusively open to all orthodontic clinicians. As of March 2023, we have over 10,000 members located in more than 100 countries and regions across all continents, with particular strength in North America and Europe.
The Foundation was cofounded in June 2022 by a group of leading experts based in North America, Europe and Asia, along with CareCapital Group, an investment and operating group focusing on dentistry and oral care.
