The purpose of ICCO is to advance progress in the field of orthodontics in order to improve the quality of life of affected patients. The goals of ICCO are to promote and disseminate knowledge in the field of orthodontics and related areas. Another goal is to support orthodontists, dentists, dental technicians and other specialists in their daily work by promoting learning, discussion, exchange and social contacts. ICCO is a platform to support high-quality education in orthodontics and related fields. The association aims to become a leading resource for current and emerging issues in orthodontics for dentists, dental technicians and related professions. The association is politically and denominationally neutral. The official languages are German and English.