Editor’s Message

Abstract

The Pakistan Orthodontic Journal (POJ) continues to strengthen its academic rigor, global relevance, and professional impact. Over the past year, we have witnessed significant enhancements in the journal’s quality, driven by strategic initiatives including the incorporation of more international reviewers, the inclusion of dental education articles, the appointment of medical educationists as peer reviewers, and a more robust peer-review process. These efforts reflect our commitment to ensuring that the POJ remains a leading platform for orthodontic scholarship, both nationally and internationally.

A highlight of 2025 in the orthodontic community was the 11th International Orthodontic Conference, organized by the Pakistan Association of Orthodontists (PAO) in Islamabad. This landmark event, held under the patronage of Prof. Ambreen Afzal (Vice President CPSP), the leadership of Prof. Saad Asad (President PAO & Principal, College of Dentistry, RIHS), and the guidance of Prof. Amra Minhas Abid (General Secretary PAO), demonstrated the growing stature of Pakistan in regional and global orthodontics. The conference featured pre- and post-conference workshops, e-poster presentations, and lectures by distinguished national and international speakers, attracting orthodontists, postgraduate trainees, and dental professionals from across Pakistan.