Case Report Demo by Joy Cheng｜【Chris Chang Ortho】CC487

Why Angle Society? (Part 1.)

I am often asked many questions about my techniques and opinions about treatments, but recently I was asked to share my thoughts about the Angle Society.

I am a member of the Angle Midwest Component and it took me five grueling years of preparation before being accepted into this prestigious society. In retrospect, I feel the process of qualifying is the real magic, as one learns so much during the process and I appreciate this process just as much as I do rubbing shoulders with the world’s best Orthodontists at the Angle Society's meetings.

Ever since I became interested in Orthodontics I have been obsessed with Dr. Angle’s life, technologies and ideas, which have proven to be a great way of learning our profession. This started 30 years ago and when asked recently why there should continue to be an Angle Society I came up with a threefold answer.

Firstly, to be a beacon to all the young doctors so that they can also aspire to become members.

Secondly, to act as an anchor, to prevent us from drifting aimlessly through this ocean full of fascination, mystery and challenges.

Thirdly, to function as a port in which members can dock, mingle and return laden with information to their practices.

I sincerely hope that these three aids, beacon, anchor and port can also help facilitate your professional life as we march together on the path to glory.

Chris Chang DDS, PhD, Publisher of JDO.