The European Orthodontic Society (EOS) is a United Kingdom-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing all aspects of orthodontics across Europe. Registered as a charity under number 1095190, the EOS focuses on improving the standards of orthodontic care, promoting orthodontic knowledge, and fostering collaboration among orthodontic professionals throughout European countries.

History

The European Orthodontic Society was founded on 16 May 1907 by ten charter members. Since its establishment, the Society has held regular annual congresses hosted in various European countries, which serve as platforms for education, collaboration, and the dissemination of orthodontic research.

Objectives and Activities

The main objective of the EOS is to advance orthodontics and its related sciences for the public benefit. The Society aims to promote orthodontics among dental professionals in private practice, hospitals, and academic institutions throughout Europe. Its activities include:

• Organizing annual congresses and specialist meetings.
• Co-hosting the Pan-European orthodontic examination with the European Board of Orthodontists, allowing orthodontists to be independently assessed by a panel of European experts.
• Providing a range of grants and awards to support research and professional development, such as the WJB Houston research awards, the Beni Solow Award, and EOS poster awards.
• Disseminating orthodontic knowledge through membership benefits, including subscriptions to the European Journal of Orthodontics (EJO) and access to educational resources.
• Collaborating closely with the European Federation of Orthodontic Specialists Associations (EFOSA) and being affiliated with the World Federation of Orthodontists.

Governance

The EOS is governed by a Council comprising elected officers and councillors from various European countries. The Council oversees the strategic direction and operations of the Society, ensuring it meets its charitable objectives. Positions within the Council include the President, President Elects for upcoming years, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Past Presidents, and co-opted members representing related orthodontic organizations.

Membership

Membership in the EOS offers numerous benefits, such as discounted event attendance, eligibility for grants and awards, subscription to the European Journal of Orthodontics, and access to a dedicated members’ portal. The Society supports orthodontic professionals at various stages of their careers, including postgraduate education.

Affiliations

The European Orthodontic Society maintains strong links with professional orthodontic bodies across Europe and globally. It is affiliated with the World Federation of Orthodontists and works in partnership with EFOSA, which serves as an umbrella organization for national orthodontic societies in Europe.

The European Orthodontic Society continues to play a central role in elevating orthodontic standards and advancing research and education within the European orthodontic community.

Charity Number: 1095190

[1] https://eoseurope.org [2] https://eoseurope.org/who-we-are/ [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/3995713 [4] https://eoseurope.org/council/ [5] https://eoseurope.org/efosa/