The APOS has established a Branch of the APOS dedicated specifically to the promotion of orthodontic research and education, known as APFORE [Asia Pacific Foundation of Orthodontic Research and Education]
The Foundation for Orthodontic Research and Education has been formally established in 2018 to promote and encourage research, education and development of the science of orthodontics in the Asia Pacific region.
APFORE executive committee members (2022-2024):
Chair: Dr. Somchai Satravaha
Secretary: Dr. Benny Soegiharto
Liaison Officer: Dr Crisanta Santayana
Counselor 1: Dr. Keiji Moriyama
Counselor 2: Dr. Sphinx Lu
