British Orthodontic Society (BOS)

Overview:

Profession(s): Orthodontics
Member Type(s): Dentists
Scope: International
Formed: 1907
Members: 1,800
Registration No.: 03695486/1073464
Address: 12 Bridewell Place, London, EC4V 6AP, UK
Phone: 020 7353 8680
Fax: 020 7353 8682
Email: ann.wright@bos.org.uk
Website: www.bos.org.uk

Description:

UK Professional Society for specialist orthodontists and for dentists with a special interest in orthodontics. Orthodontic laboratories and traders are also members.

Mission/Aims:

The Society is established to promote the study and practice of orthodontics, to maintain and improve professional standards in orthodontics and to encourage research and education in orthodontics. The Society is dedicated to enhancing the health of the public by working towards the highest clinical and ethical standards.

Member Benefits:

Continuing education through:
Journal of Orthodontics
BOSNews
Clinical Effectiveness Bulletin
Advice Sheets to orthodontists
Patient Information leaflets
Patient Newsletter: "Wired"
Website
British Orthodontic Conference and other meetings
Personal advice to members and to the public from officers of the Society
Representation with public
Governmental and non-governmental bodies

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Continuing education in orthodontics for all healthcare professionals

Certificates of Continuing Professional Development

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO)
European Federation of Specialist Orthodontic Associations (EFOSA)
European Federation of Orthodontics (FEO)

Our member Associations, Chapters, Divisions:
National Orthodontic Group for Orthodontic Nurses
Orthodontic Technicians Association (OTA)
British Lingual Orthodontic Society (BLOS)

Additional Information:

Membership is open to all dentists registered with the General Dental Council of the UK and to all orthodontists practicing overseas. Membership is also open to orthodontic trading companies and orthodontic laboratories.