Dear colleagues and honorable members:

On behalf of the Korean Association of Orthodontists (KAO), I invite you to the 51st Annual Scientific Congress of the KAO. The meeting will be held at the COEX, Seoul from Nov 21st to Nov 23rd in 2018.

The main theme of the meeting is 'Brace your smile, Bravo your life!'. It is the third time for us to have the pre-congress, which will be held

at the COEX, Seoul on Nov 21st, 2018. The topic of pre-congress is 'TAD in Korea and multi-dimensional tooth movement in 2018'. On Nov 22nd and Nov 23rd, the invited speakers for special lectures are Dr. Peter H. Buschang, Dr. Jae Hyun Park, Dr. Hee-Moon Kyung.

In addition, Veteran speakers will present their knowhow on orthodontics at the special session. Simultaneous translation will be provided during pre-congress, special lectures, symposium, and special sessions for three days. Additional features such as clinical oral presentations, research and clinical presentation, E-poster presentations, table clinics, and excellent case awards will also highlight the meeting. Useful information including an electronic registration system will be provided on the website (www.kao.or.kr/eng/).

Seoul is the capital and the metropolis of South Korea, attracting many international tourists. I hope that all participants will enjoy the beautiful scenery and attractions as well as the academic events. I believe that this meeting will give great opportunities to all the participants for their academic knowledges and world-wide friendship.