About AFOO
AFOO American Federation of Orthodontics serves as the principal representative body for more than 2000 orthodontists in the States and worldwide, developing orthodontics treatment and continuing education programs, speaking as a unified voice for orthodontists in international advocacy and supporting member associations nationally and in global orthodontics activities.
AFOO definition of Orthodontics
Orthodontics is multi-faceted treatment and includes the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow and convey a range of emotions through facial expressions with confidence and without pain, discomfort and disease of the craniofacial complex.
AFOO American Federation of Orthodontics is one of largest membership-based orthodontics organization in the world. It is the principal representative body for over one 2000 orthodontists nationally and worldwide.
AFOO’s membership comprises approximately 20 national and global member orthodontics associations and specialist groups in some 12 countries.