The 4th Asian Congress of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology was held from June 14 through June 16, 2002 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, chaired by Professor Li-Min Lin. Previous meetings were held in Japan (Tokyo), Korea (Seoul) and China (Beijing). Prof. Lin together with Secretary General Yat-Hang Yan and many others managed to present a perfectly organized meeting with 166 participants from 8 countries. All the scientific sessions started with 30-minute special lectures dealing with the theme of that session, followed by the common short presentations. In total 33 presentations and 7 special lectures were given. In the poster sessions 52 posters were presented. Professors Anonknart Bhakdinaronk (“professor Ana”), Takashi Kaneda, Kaoru Kobayashi, Xu-Chen Ma, Chang-Seo Park and Ding-Kwo Wu gave the special lectures. Special lectures, presentations and posters were all of a very high scientific and informative level. Although an Asian meeting, the congress language was English, as the languages of the different nations differ too much to use one of the Asian languages.

During the General Assembly the regulations of the ACOMFR were amended and elections on new board members and year and hosting of future meetings were held. It was decided that the future meetings would be held in a two-year cycle. These dates are in-between the two year cycle congresses of the IADMFR. Prof. Anonknart Bhakdinaronk was elected president for the next two years and she will be responsible for the organization of the 5th congress to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, 15-17 December 2004. Two years later in 2006, the 6th congress will be held in India.

No conference is complete without a social programme and this was no exception. In fact the social program is in a way more important than the scientific contents of the congress. During the social events one can meet old friends, make new ones, strengthen contacts and of course do networking. The receptions were just as the congress very well cared for and all enjoyed the extensive and delicious Chinese banquets on two evenings. Singing is an important part of these festivities.

Kaohsiung, in the southern part of Taiwan, is one of the largest cargo centers of the world and is an international harbor city but it is also located in a beautiful part of the country not far from the Kenting National Park. This beautiful park was amongst others a destination in the post congress tour. We were taken by bus to marvelously scenic spots along the coast, the park, and were able to explore temples, and generally enjoy a day relaxing in each other's company. The 5th ACOMFR is a must for all Asians interested in the field of DMFR and a strong recommendation for those not living in this part of the world.