Welcome 04 Prof. David Suárez Quintanilla <strong>Congress</strong> Presi<strong>de</strong>nt As Presi<strong>de</strong>nt of the <strong>EOS</strong> <strong>Congress</strong> to be held in June <strong>2012</strong>, it is a great honour and pleasure to invite you to attend. The annual <strong>EOS</strong> <strong>Congress</strong> is the most important scientific event in European orthodontics due not only to the quantity and quality of the oral and poster presentations, the pre- and post-congress courses and large tra<strong>de</strong> exhibition, but also for its sheer number of participants. We have selected the <strong>Congress</strong> topics in accordance with the contemporary situation in orthodontics. Without doubt our specialty is in a period of remarkable change with evi<strong>de</strong>nce based treatment, the <strong>de</strong>finitive jump from 2D to 3D cephalometric and occlusal diganosis, new concepts about i<strong>de</strong>al orthodontic forces, use of miniscrews and temporary bone anchorage <strong>de</strong>vice, new surgical ways to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement, introduction of new alloys, changes in bracket and appliance <strong>de</strong>signs, use of CAD-CAM and nanotechnology, genetic engineering, the new relationship of our speciality with medicine and changes in the ethical un<strong>de</strong>rstanding of the doctor-patient relationship are playing a part in mo<strong>de</strong>rn day orthodontics. We are changing our paradigms, away from the previous focus on static <strong>de</strong>ntal occlusion and tooth-bone relationships towards a greater emphasis on dynamic soft tissue adaptation and proportions. We have to always keep in mind that there are many ways to un<strong>de</strong>rtake treatment but the main goal of our treatment is to improve the patient´s life and happiness by enhancing <strong>de</strong>ntal and jaw function and <strong>de</strong>ntofacial aesthetics. Although, now more than 100 years old, the <strong>EOS</strong> is younger and more energetic than ever! Today its annual congress is a meeting point for clinicians, researchers and teachers from all over the world. Our Society’s Euro-centric nature matches that of the city that will host this <strong>Congress</strong>. <strong>Santiago</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Compostela</strong> is the <strong>de</strong>stination of the Camino <strong>de</strong> <strong>Santiago</strong> (Way of St. James), a long route crossing part of Europe which thousands of pilgrims have travelled on foot for centuries. Today, after many years, orthodontists will arrive in <strong>Compostela</strong>, and smell within its magnificent cathedral the incense of its gigantic Botafumeiro. Finally, and importantly, to accompany the scientific programme there will be entertainment and a series of cultural activities. We expect more than 2,500 orthodontists and more than 1,000 scientific presentations and, due to the number of registrants anticipated, we recommend that you book your accommodation as soon as possible. I urge you to attend the <strong>Congress</strong> because I believe it presents a rare opportunity to combine our professional activities with unique cultural and leisure possibilities that together with our city's charm will make the <strong>Congress</strong> and your stay in <strong>Compostela</strong> memorable for many years to come!
8 8 T H <strong>Congress</strong><strong>EOS</strong> <strong>2012</strong> S a n t i a g o d e C o m p o s t e l a Honour Committee Badge of the Royal House accepting the honorary presi<strong>de</strong>ncy of the <strong>88th</strong> <strong>Congress</strong> of the European Orthodontic Society. 05
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