Orthodontic Congress. Dental World 2025

The Ultimate Dental Experience
 

For more than two decades now, the leading players in dentistry have been meeting at Dental World in Budapest to gain knowledge, experience and expertise. Congress participants and international experts from 50+ countries from all over the world, with a special focus on the Central-Eastern European countries, will be able to attend 5 international congresses at Dental World. 

The presence of more than 300 dental manufacturers will guarantee first-hand experience of all the innovations that will be seen in dental practices in the years to come. In addition, live surgeries, demos, workshops and practical training sessions will provide visitors with knowledge that can be applied immediately, while the social event will help participants to get to know not only Budapest but also each other better.

Keystone Speaker for 2025 Orthodontic Congress is Dr. Robert 'Tito' Norris.

Why attend Dental World 2025?
– 24 CME credits + official certificate
– Live surgeries, practical demos, hands-ons
– Huge dental exhibition
– Networking with professionals from 50+ countries
– Budapest – top destination
 

Good to know: Visiting the exhibition and attending live surgeries and demos is free of charge.

Find out the program of other Dental World 2025 congresses:

– Aesthetic Congress

– Endodontic Congress

– Implantology Congress

– Digital Dentistry Congress

– Dental Sleep Medicine Congress.

IMPORTANT: the “All Access” and “VIP” participation options are also available for purchase.

DETAILED PROGRAM

DAY 1

9.05-9.15

Dr. Péter Borbély
Orthodontic Congress – Opening

9.15-10.45

Dr. Robert 'Tito' Norris
The Norris System Overview

Learning objectives:

– Mechanics & Efficiencies
– Bracket positioning
– Earlier wire engagement
– Comprehensive bonding guide
– Seven factors affecting size discrepancies.

The lecture will include diagnostic and treatment planning strategies for all types of complex cases, with the goal of not just achieving occlusion predictably, but also treating with an emphasis on facial support and how to improve facial aesthetics as patients age.

10.45-11.00
Coffee Break

11.00-12.30

Dr. Robert 'Tito' Norris
Airway Friendly Orthodontics

Learning objectives:

– Exploring comprehensive airway
– Reading CBCT images
– Identifying factors indicating nasal and/or pharyngeal airway obstruction
– Prosthodontic approaches and maxillofacial surgical options.

The lecture will include diagnostic and treatment planning strategies for all types of complex cases, with the goal of not just achieving occlusion predictably, but also treating with an emphasis on facial support and how to improve facial aesthetics as patients age.

12.30-14.00
Lunch Break

14.00-15.30

Dr. Ahmed Adel
Molar Protraction – From Conventional to Creative Digital Approach…Ortho Your Way

Extraction of molars with poor prognosis like in MIH cases could occur. Many patients will need to close this large space which will be sticked to two options either restore the space prosthetically of close space with orthodontics. Closing space orthodontically is a big challenge for every orthodontist, since bone loss could already exist, large space is available which will need time to close and hence, increase treatment duration. In this lecture, molar protraction mechanics will be discussed from conventional methods to creative and digital methods that will make life easy regarding molar protraction.

15.30-15.45
Coffee Break

15.45-17.15

Dr. Ayesha Manzoor Khan

Innovative Approaches to Managing Complex Malocclusions with Clear Aligner Therapy

This presentation will explore advanced treatment strategies for a range of challenging malocclusions using clear aligner therapy, with a focus on clinical applications through Spark’s aligner system. Key features such as bite synchronization and Stage Rx will be outlined to show how treatment planning can be optimized.

We will review detailed case studies addressing:

– Class II deep bite correction
– Anterior open bite management
– Approaches to treating crossbites.

Additionally, the session will explain Spark’s distalization and mesialization protocols, illustrating how to effectively control tooth movement in complex scenarios. This lecture is designed to offer both strategic insights and practical guidance for clinicians seeking precise, efficient outcomes with aligner therapy.

DAY 2

9.05-9.15

Dr. Péter Borbély
Orthodontic Congress – Opening

9.15-10.45

Dr. Robert 'Tito' Norris
New Horizons In Interdisciplinary Treatment

Learning objectives:

– Facially-driven treatment planning
– Treatment of gummy smiles
– Pre-orthodontic bonding
– MARPE, TADs, SAS and 3D trans-palatal arches.

The lecture will include diagnostic and treatment planning strategies for all types of complex cases, with the goal of not just achieving occlusion predictably, but also treating with an emphasis on facial support and how to improve facial aesthetics as patients age.

10.45-11.00
Coffee Break

11.00-12.30

Dr. Robert 'Tito' Norris
Substitution and Autotransplantation

Learning objectives:

– Dental implants in the esthetic zone
– Techniques for predictable, successful, and esthetic substitutions and autotransplantations.

The lecture will include diagnostic and treatment planning strategies for all types of complex cases, with the goal of not just achieving occlusion predictably, but also treating with an emphasis on facial support and how to improve facial aesthetics as patients age.

12.30-14.00
Lunch Break

14.00-15.30

Dr. Daniela Garbo
Interdisciplinary Management of Patients With Compromised Periodontium: the Key for Long-term Success

Adult patients increasingly seek orthodontic treatment, as the appearance of their smile is a key factor in self-esteem, social relationships, and overall health at any age. As the demand for improved smiles grows among adult patients, an interdisciplinary approach frequently becomes necessary due to factors like worn dentition, soft tissue issues, and periodontal concerns. In cases of Stage 3 and 4 periodontitis, patients often develop secondary malocclusion as a result of pathological tooth migration. This condition requires a coordinated interdisciplinary intervention to achieve occlusal, functional, and aesthetic outcomes. The orthodontist plays a crucial role in this process, tasked with enhancing occlusion and aesthetics, facilitating the alignment of teeth to optimize prosthetic restorations, or redistributing spaces for implant placement. For successful treatment, it is essential that the orthodontist understands the periodontal conditions required to perform orthodontic procedures without exacerbating the periodontal support already compromised by periodontitis.

Careful planning must include adapting biomechanics to the altered anatomical conditions, properly assessing anchorage and tooth movement needs, selecting the most appropriate appliance, and monitoring periodontal health throughout the treatment. Retention strategies must also be carefully planned, considering subsequent steps in interdisciplinary treatment, which often involve additional restorative procedures, and must be monitored over time. This comprehensive workflow ensures long-term success and the preservation of the patient's natural dentition, as demonstrated by 25 years of clinical experience and studies involving over 50 patients.

15.30-16.00
Coffee Break

16.00-17.15

Dr. Steven Olmos
Open Bite and Jaw Dislocation with Oral Appliance Therapy

This program will review the causes of openbite and jaw dislocation when using oral appliance therapy and how to manage those cases.

Learning objectives:

– Prevalance and Overlapping Symptoms of SDB and TMD
– Causes of Open-Bite and Jaw Dislocation when using oral Appliance Therapy
– How Sleep-related Breathing Disorder Therapies Alter Occulusion
– Why the most recognizable symptom of SDB is Bruxism.

The lecture will include diagnostic and treatment planning strategies for all types of complex cases, with the goal of not just achieving occlusion predictably, but also treating with an emphasis on facial support and how to improve facial aesthetics as patients age.

DAY 3

9.00-9.15

Dr. Péter Borbély
Orthodontic Congress – Opening

09.15-10.30

Dr. Petra Zaverski
Mini-Screws, Palatal Expansion, and Clear Aligner Treatment in Growing Patients
 

This lecture will explore the integration of mini-screws and Invisalign aligner technology in the treatment of growing patients. We will focus on practical approach to palatal expansion using mini-screws and Invisalign expanders, highlighting how mini-screws have become one of my most valuable tools when working with Invisalign. Additionally, we will discuss the benefits of Invisalign First treatments — what makes them a powerful option in early orthodontic care and how to implement them effectively in a clinical practice.

10.30-11.00
Coffee Break

11.00-12.30

Prof. Gang Shen
The Clear S8 Orthopedic Therapy: Fundamental Mechanisms, Therapeutic Procedures and Clinical Efficacy

Severe malocclusions with skeletal element remains a challenge to the current orthodontic Specialty, Severe Class II jaw discrepancy, on the other hand, is mostly due to overgrowth of the maxilla and backward translation of the mandible, manifested by prognathic facial profile and malocclusion with increased overjet and overbite and deep curve of Spee, One of the most important treatment modalities correcting this particular anomaly is to forward reposition the mandible, leading to not only regional adaptive remodeling of TMJ to support the new position of the mandible, but also restoration of Class I intercuspal occlusion.

The specially designed and customized manufactured clear orthopedic appliances, including S8-SGTB and S8-SGHB, are used to relocate the backward positioned mandible, to modify the growth patterns of the orofacial bone structures, and to correct malpositioned teeth concomitantly, therefore to correct Class II jaw discrepancies efficiently and effectively, Aided by advanced digitalization and algorithm technology, clear SB manipulates lower jaw relocation and teeth movement predictably, accurately and precisely.

The clinical procedure and protocol of clear S8 consist of two phases: phase I is to relocate the mandible forward, and to manipulate the malpostioned teeth simultaneously, including crowding relief, frontal teeth retraction and deep curve of Spee flattening. Phase II emphasizes on dentitional detailing, including elaboration on buccal segment intercuspation and anteriors interdigitation.

In Class II malocclusions with mandibular retrusion, both the morphology and the size of the lower jaw are favorably normal, and therefore there is no need to gain extra growth to increase the overall mandibular size, What we need is TMJ regional remodeling to secure the mandibular new location, other than to increase its growth rate and the size, That is, the adaptive response of TMJ to SB therapy, namely, the new bone formation in both the condyle and the glenoid fossa, together with relocation of the disc, is to restore the integrity of TMJ components, making the mandibular forward relocation sustainable.

The adaptive rehabilitation of TMJ remains active for life long, from childhood and adolescence with pubertal growth spurt, to adults without any growth potential, indicating mandibular repositioning therapy by SB in adults is still effective, Furthermore, the radiographic evidence in adults are much more prominent than in adolescents, showing significant new bone apposition on the top of the condyle in response to SB therapy.

In addition to S8-SGTB, S8-SGHB demonstrates promising efficacy in treating malocclusions concurring with TMD, due to its effects in provoking adaptive remodeling of TMJ in response to mandibular repositioning, resulting in symptom relief of TM D, regenerative repair of degraded condyles and partial restoration of displaced disc.

This lecture will also report on a new classification system for malocclusions with facial prognathism and convexity. There are two fundamental categories including facial convexity with maxillary dento-alveolar overgrowth origin and skeletal overgrowth origin. Resulting from these two basic forms and coupled with mandibular backward retrusion, other three categories are further divided, including mandibular retrusion with maxillary dento-alveolar origin, mandibular retrusion with maxillary moderate overgrowth (skeletal subtype I), and mandibular retrusion with maxillary severe overgrowth (skeletal subtype II).

This lecture consists of three sections. Section 1 describes the new classification system for malocclusions with facial prognathism and convexity, Section 2 elaborates on clinical application of S8-SGTB in correcting malocclusions with mandibular backward retrusion, Section 3 reveals the efficacy of S8-SGHB intervention to mandibular retrusion caused by pathological degradation of TMJ, The whole lecture will also present an overview on the latest advances in clinical orthodontics evidenced by a wealth of literature review and beautifully finished cases.

12.30-14.00
Lunch Break

14.00-16.00

Dr. Hamzeh Al Battikhi
Enhancing Orthodontics with Digital Tools: From Braces to In-House Aligners

Digital technology is transforming orthodontics, not just for clear aligners but also for improving the efficiency and precision of braces cases. This lecture focuses on integrating digital workflows—such as intraoral scanning, 3D printing, and software planning—into traditional orthodontics to enhance case finishing and patient outcomes. We will also explore the feasibility of using in-house aligners for managing simple cases, offering a cost-effective and efficient alternative for select patients. By embracing digital tools, orthodontists can streamline treatment processes, improve accuracy, and expand their offerings to meet diverse patient needs.

(The program will be gradually updated.)