Commentary PAO’s 11th International Orthodontic Conference 2025: Advancing Knowledge, Shaping the Future

Abstract

The 11th International Orthodontic Conference of the Pakistan Association of Orthodontists (PAO), held in 2025 at Islamabad, marked a significant milestone in the academic and professional journey of orthodontics in Pakistan. The two-day scientific event brought together a vibrant community of national and international orthodontists, educators, postgraduate trainees, and researchers, reaffirming PAO’s role as a leading platform for scholarly exchange, clinical innovation, and professional development.

Organized under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ambreen Ehsan Afzal, Vice President CPSP, the conference reflected a strong commitment to academic excellence and postgraduate training. The formal inauguration was under taken by the Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Shoaib Shafi (CPSP), In his address, he emphasized PAO’s consistent efforts in fostering a culture of research, collaboration, and global engagement within the specialty.