Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is with great honour and pleasure that I welcome you to the 19th Indonesian Association ofOrthodontists (IAO) Annual Meeting, held once again at the world-class Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC).

Under this year’s theme, “Transforming Orthodontic Practice Using Modern Clinical Approaches,” the conference aims to bring together orthodontists from across Indonesia and colleagues from around the world. Through the exchange of knowledge, experience, and innovative ideas, we hope to strengthen professional relationships while fostering friendship and camaraderie within our orthodontic community.

I would like to express my deepest appreciation to our distinguished international and national speakers for generously dedicating their time to share their expertise, scientific insights, and valuable clinical experience with us. Their contributions are essential to the success of this conference, and I sincerely hope that every participant will gain meaningful knowledge and inspiration from the programme.

My heartfelt gratitude also goes to all committee members and members of the Indonesian Association of Orthodontists for their commitment, dedication, and continuous support. We are proud to receive the support of nearly 1,000 members and orthodontic residents. It is our sincere hope that this meeting will fulfil the expectations of all participants by providing opportunities to update their orthodontic knowledge, enhance their clinical skills, and ultimately deliver better orthodontic care to their patients.

I would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our partners from the dental industry for their continued support and participation in the trade exhibition. Their collaboration and friendship have contributed significantly to the advancement of our profession, and we look forward to further strengthening this partnership in the years ahead.

Let us make the most of this opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, build lasting friendships, and strengthen the spirit of camaraderie within our profession. I hope you enjoy the meeting and take time to experience the beauty, culture, and warm hospitality of the enchanting island of Bali.

May the 19th IAO Annual Meeting and Orthodontics International Conference be a memorable, inspiring, and rewarding experience for us all.

Sincerely yours,

Dr. Andi Herdiana