Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the official website of Orthodontic and Dentofacial orthopedic Association of Nepal (ODOAN). ODOAN is the official body of the orthodontists working all over Nepal. It is one of the oldest specialty association which is proudly affiliated to Asia Pacific Orthodontic Society (APOS) and World Federation of Orthodontists( WFO). ODOAN is highly committed to upgrade the orthodontic treatment and education quality via various activities directed to our valued members. Apart from that we are working hard to make the public aware that orthodontic treatment is highly super specialized doman of dentistry which needs additional 3 years or more training after completion of bachelor of dentistry.
The treatment received by underqualified personnel may lead to various hazards which need to be understood by fellow colleagues and public as well. ODOAN will be collaborating with various national and international association and social organizations to explore the possibilities to expand the horizon of orthodontics. Stay tuned to this website for regular updates. If you are not yet the member of this prestigious association, submit your degrees and license and become ODOAN member for lifetime. Becoming ODOAN member is very quick and easy.It is just a click away. Join ODOAN, Be part of prestigious orthodontic community all over the world. It is the gateway to world of global orthodontic community.
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– Dr. Manish Bajracharya
Dear Esteemed Colleagues, Distinguished Speakers, and Honoured Guests,
It is my great pleasure to invite you to join us in Dharan, Nepal, on 14–15 November 2025 for the 16th International Orthodontic Conference of ODOAN. This conference will bring together orthodontic professionals, researchers, and students from around the world to share knowledge, explore new treatment innovations, and discuss bleeding-edge technological advancements shaping our field.
Over two days, participants will have the opportunity to learn from distinguished speakers, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and build lasting professional connections. The scientific program is designed to inspire both clinical excellence and forward-thinking research. In the meantime, I also invite you to experience the warmth, culture, and hospitality of Dharan – a city that beautifully complements the spirit of academic exchange.
I look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an engaging and memorable gathering of the orthodontic community. Kindly mark your calendars and join us in shaping the future of orthodontics!
Warm regards,
Dr. Prabhat Ranjan Pokharel
Organizing Chairperson
16th International Orthodontic Conference of ODOAN
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Dr. Rajesh Gyawali
On behalf of the organising committee, it is my great pleasure to invite you to the 16th International Orthodontic Conference of ODOAN, to be held in Dharan, Nepal, on 14–15 November 2025. This conference seeks to bring together orthodontists, postgraduate students, and allied professionals to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and explore the latest advancements in orthodontics.
The scientific sessions will feature distinguished speakers from Nepal and abroad, addressing a wide range of contemporary topics in the field. Furthermore, interactive workshops will provide a valuable opportunity to enhance both theoretical understanding and clinical expertise.
Journal of Nepal Orthodontic Society is the official scientific publication of the Nepal Orthodontic Society. It is a peer-reviewed journal, which is published quarterly. The journal allows free access (Open Access) to its contents and permits authors to self-archive final accepted version of the articles on any compliant institutional/subject-based repository. The journal’s full text is available online at https://tinyurl.com/tyd4s2ne
The Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics is an official online publication of Nepal Orthodontic Society. This is a theme based journal, dedicating each issue to a topic of current interest relating to the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics with the objective of disseminating peer reviewed quality scientific material. The journal’s full text is available online at
https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/OJN/index.
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