MOPA – Malaysian Orthodontic Practitioners’ Association /

Persatuan Pengamal Ortodontik Malaysia

OBJECTIVES

1. To promote the study and disseminate the knowledge of the cause, control, treatment and prevention of malocclusion of the teeth and any possible resulting dysfunction, such as dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint.
2. To promote exchange of ideas and experiences based on biomechanical approach, between the various fields of dentistry related to orthodontics.
3. To promote the establishment and maintenance of the highest ideals in orthodontic practice, research and development throughout the world for the benefit of all orthodontic patients.
4. To promote the elimination of professional isolationism in orthodontics and thereby create an atmosphere conducive to harmonious relationships between all dental practitioners in orthodontics.
5. To strongly support its members in all aspects of their orthodontic practices.
6. To conduct an audit of cases done by members in order to maintain and uplift the standards of orthodontic in Malaysia.

MISSIONS

In order to achieve the above mentioned goals, our activities will include orthodontic case discussions, scientific conventions, workshops, examinations in all aspects of orthodontics, publications in printed media and websites, Whatsapp group, Facebook.

The association also may grant fellowship of association of fixed orthodontics after assessing the applicants’ expertise in this field.