WFLD General Assembly was held on Saturday 27-June-2020 at 12:00 PM (Brussels time) online with the participation of more than 40 members from all over the world. The assembly discussed the following topics:
1. Welcoming the new members and new country representatives
2. Constitution of the executive committee for the WFLD 5 Divisions
3. Discuss the agenda for the European scientific committee in May 2021 and for the 17th international congress of WFLD in Krakov-poland at June 2022
4. The candidature of Brazil for hosting the 18th international congress of WFLD
5. Presentation of treasurer report
6. A new Executive Board for the period 2020-2022 was elected
The newly elected WFLD Board:
1. President: Prof. Toni Zeinoun
2. President Elect : Prof. Akira Aoki
3. General Secretary: Prof. Aldo Brugnera
4. Treasurer: Prof. Paolo Vescovi
5. Chairman of International relations and Internal legal Affairs (mandate for 6 years: 2018-2024): Prof. Samir Nammour
• Advisors:
• Prof. Umberto Romeo
• Prof. Sajee Sateyutt
• Prof. Kinga GRZECH-LESNIAK
• Director of Divisions:
• European Division: Prof. Carmen Todea
• South America Division: Prof. Jamil Shibli
• Asia & South Pacific Division: Prof. Ambrose Chan
• Middle East and Africa Division: Dr. Roger Bassit
• North America Division: Prof. Andre Reis
WFLD would like to thank all the participants, and looks forward for a fruitful upcoming period through conferences and scientific activities.
May 16th 2020 is the 60th anniversary of the first functional laser developed by Theodore Maiman.
Since the early period of Laser history, a variety of lasers have been produced and specialized laser types in Medical field have been developed. WFLD is celebrating this world changing technology by the appeal to all dental community to adhere to our prestigious society: WFLD.
All members will have the benefit of receiving a special discount on the prices for the subscription to the “Journal of Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine and Laser Surgery”, special rate on the registration for the WFLD certification, courses and the international congresses of the 5 divisions of WFLD in the world.