Why join AREO?
Joining AREO means being part of a community that breathes excellence, passion, and respect for the orthodontic profession. It is a choice to grow, learn, and contribute to the future of orthodontics in Romania.
Community and belonging
AREO is where ideas become reality, where mentors inspire young specialists, and where generations collaborate to build a better future for patients and the medical community.
It is a space for open knowledge sharing, mutual support, and friendships that go beyond professional boundaries. Every AREO member has access to a strong professional network, conferences and workshops led by international experts, up-to-date educational resources, and recognition within the most important global orthodontic organizations – WFO, FEO and BAOS.
AREO is about belonging. It means being part of a community that shares the same values, principles, and desire to do good. It means being part of history and of the future of Romanian orthodontics.
By choosing AREO, you join a movement that promotes excellence, continuous education, and personal and professional development.
Benefits
What you receive as an AREO member
Benefits tailored for doctors, residents, and clinics that want to grow within a strong community.
Access to congresses, workshops, and exclusive courses
A benefit dedicated to AREO members.
Connections with national and international leaders
A benefit dedicated to AREO members.
Professional visibility and collaboration opportunities
A benefit dedicated to AREO members.
Certification and membership in WFO, FEO & BAOS
A benefit dedicated to AREO members.
Access to educational resources and updated guides
A benefit dedicated to AREO members.
History and mission
Association founded
The Romanian Straight-Wire Association (A.R.S.W) is created to promote research and refinement in orthodontics.
Becomes AREO
Rebranded as AREO and strengthened international affiliations with WFO, FEO, and BAOS.
International recognition
WFO, FEO and BAOS members, with educational programs and certifications aligned to European standards.
International Recognition
AREO founders
A community built with passion
AREO was built with passion, dedication, and vision by people who believed in the power of knowledge and the importance of continuous education. They laid the foundation for a community united by respect, professionalism, and the desire to bring smiles to patients’ lives.
AREO board
Leadership with vision
The AREO board is formed of professionals who guide the association with vision and responsibility, contributing to its continuous development and representing Romanian orthodontists nationally and internationally.
Boboc Awards
Honoring Prof. Acad. Dr. Gheorghe Boboc
In honor of Prof. Acad. Dr. Gheorghe Boboc, a leading figure in Romanian orthodontics, AREO grants the Boboc Awards at each congress – recognizing excellence, originality, and the contribution of young specialists in the field. This award symbolizes the desire to continue the academic and professional legacy of Professor Boboc, who laid the foundation of modern orthodontics in Romania and trained generations of dedicated specialists.
Rusu Awards
Honoring Prof. Univ. Dr. Mircea Rusu
In honor of Prof. Univ. Dr. Mircea Rusu, founder of the pedodontics and orthodontics discipline at UMF Iași and a pioneer of pediatric dentistry in Romania, AREO grants the Rusu Awards at each congress – recognizing excellence, originality, and the contribution of young specialists in the field. The award continues the legacy of a professor who built pediatric dental care in Moldova, opened the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic in Iași, and left a remarkable scientific and academic contribution.
