British Orthodontic Society

Website: www.bos.org.uk.

The BOS is the scientific and political organisation representing all spheres of orthodontic practice in the UK. It promotes the study and practice of orthodontics in the UK and internationally in order to maintain standards in orthodontics, and to improve research and education in orthodontics. The Society advises The General Dental Council, Royal Colleges and other organisation on matters pertaining to the science and practice of orthodontics. This website can be a useful source of information.

British Dental Association

Website: www.bda.org.

The BDA is the professional association for UK general dentists. There is very little about orthodontics in the website but it is informative for other branches of dentistry.

European Orthodontic Society

Website: www.eoseurope.org.

The object of the Society is to advance all aspects of Orthodontics and its relations with the collateral arts and sciences for the public benefit. It seeks the furtherance of orthodontics amongst all branches of the dental profession working in private practice, hospitals and universities throughout Europe.

American Association of Orthodontists

Website: www.aaoinfo.org.

This site is an excellent source of concise information about orthodontics and orthodontists. The AAO has similar aims to the BOS.

World Federation of Orthodontists

Website: www.wfo.org.

The purpose of the WFO is to advance the art and science of orthodontics, and encourage high standards of orthodontics throughout the world.

Ortho Shop

Website: www.orthoshop.co.uk.

Offering the orthodontic patient easy access to orthodontic homecare products to help maintain and improve their oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment and beyond.