Welcome to the 16th International Conference on Advanced Dentistry and Oral Health, taking place from June 12-13, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary!

2025.

Aims:

This 60-minute talk aims to develop an understanding of the steps required to achieve a comprehensive assessment of endodontic cases backed by evidence-based endodontic principles. This will allow consolidation of pre-existing skills and development of new approaches to overcome common endodontic difficulties and management of endodontic cases.

Objectives:

Learners will be able

• To gain an appreciation of the factors involved in the pre-endodontic assessment.

• To develop an understanding on case assessments and how to use this in general practice.

• To gain an appreciation of the Endodontic, prosthodontic and periodontal interplay in determining success and survival of root treated teeth.

• To gain an understanding of the radiographic assessment associated with diagnosing endodontic disease.

• To gain an understanding of special tests in endodontics and determine success & survival in endodontic cases.

Anticipated GDC development outcomes:

Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice.

Dr. Paula Zabalegui is a specialist in Orthodontics with a DDS from Bilbao, Spain, and advanced training from the University of Southern California (USC), where she also earned a Master’s in Craniofacial Biology and received the Thomas M. Graber Award in 2017. She runs her own orthodontic practices in Spain and serves as a professor at the University of Deusto (Bilbao), a visiting professor at USC, and a part-time faculty member at the Borja Zabalegui Endodontic Training Center. Dr. Zabalegui lectures internationally on orthodontic-endodontic relationships and emerging dental technologies, her primary fields of interest. She has published extensively and serves on the board of the Spanish Society of Integrated Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Yaniv Mayer is a specialist in periodontics by the Israeli Ministry of Health and by the European Federation of Periodontology. He serves as the head of clinical research and innovation in Rambam's Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. Dr. Mayer received his degree in dental medicine from The Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem and specialized in periodontics at Rambam's School of Graduate Dentistry. Dr. Mayer holds the position of an assistant professor in the Technion's Faculty of Medicine, and he is the past president of the Israeli Society of Periodontology. Dr. Mayer is involved in clinical research, gives lectures, and teaches at the leading conferences in Israel and abroad. He is an official reviewer for several professional scientific journals dealing with the fields of dental implants and Periodontology and published a number of professional articles which received international awards. Dr. Mayer instructs and teaches residents in the department and students in the Technion's Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Kariem M. Elhelow, BDS, MS, PhD, is a Consultant in Implant and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics at King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He previously served at Alexandria University and Hassab Hospital. Dr. Elhelow earned his BDS and MS from Alexandria University and a PhD from Cairo University. He is certified in IBM AI Applications and is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality® (CPHQ), reflecting his dedication to innovation and quality in dental care.

Dr. Hasanain Mohammed Kadhum Alnajm is a dedicated dental practitioner who earned his degree from the College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, in 2013. Since 2015, he has been practicing at his private clinic within Almina Specialized Dental Clinics in Karbala, Iraq. Dr. Alnajm specializes in cosmetic dentistry, with a particular focus on indirect veneers. He has successfully completed numerous aesthetic cases, meticulously documenting each step to ensure quality and precision in his work.

Objective:

To exhibit some of the effects, changes, and corrections attained with Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) in Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics, And Airway. The documentation as well as the results were gathered from current patients of A. Kawaiah Orthodontics, in the cases where significant skeletal effects took place Surgery-Free And also in cases of the Elderly patients where conventional therapy was not enough (Due to limited skeletal effect)

Methods:

MARPE as an Orthopedic anchorage device shows positive results in treating Class III Malocclusions and promoting guided facial growth. Images obtained from Cone Beam Computed Tomography from; Before treatment, during treatment, and after treatment in Teenagers and Adults. The Volume of the airway is measured from various planes in the Nasal Cavity and pharynx and was set to be measured. Changes in the total volume in CC and minimum area in MM were compared at each plane.

Results:

The cross-sectional areas in the Upper Airway, Nasal Cavity, and upper half of the pharynx showed a substantial increase since the MARPE activation. One patient suffering from severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome reported that his apnea had decreased, to the point, where a CPAP machine wasn't necessary. All the results were observed through 3D Digital imaging analysis, Polysomnography, patient observations, as well as their interviews.

Conclusion:

By changing the vectors of force, the maxilla can be displaced differentially in varying degrees. It is recommended for patients with midfacial deficiency, Inappropriate Bites, and patients with poor breathing (breathing through the mouth) as treatment. The treatment is customized for each unique case and patient.

The therapeutic utility and medicinal properties of cannabis have been subjected to many debates. In the last two decades, a significant rise in cannabis and hemp products has been introduced into the market and its impact on public health is unknown. Concerning dentistry, marijuana smokers exhibit oral complications and pathologies, but therapeutic application based on the delivery route and pharmacological action could provide beneficial clinical outcomes. The current shortcomings in understanding the benefits of cannabis or hemp products are limited due to pharmacological and clinical effects not being predictable. This course will highlight the important facts for clinicians that will give them a discussion on the cannabinoid receptor system, pharmacology, current oral health and systemic impact, medical dilemma, and drug metabolism (D-D interactions). Recent evidence links gingival disease and hypertension proposing several pathways including low-grade systemic inflammation and oxidative stress. The inflammation associated with elevated arterial blood pressure and vascular dysfunction results in many cardiovascular problems. Treatment with CB2R ligand SMM-189 shows promises to improve periodontal health by reducing the inflammatory burden and oxidative stress. We are currently studying CB2R selective ligand effects which provide an optimal target for novel strategies and should be further explored in both in vitro and animal studies in the management of periodontal and systemic health.

Scuba diving is a popular recreational activity. However, it carries inherent risks, including exposure to hyperbaric environments, which can exacerbate medical conditions, such as dental barotrauma, barodontalgia, temporomandibular disorders, and periodontal issues. Understanding the prevalence of orofacial pain among divers is critical for improving diver safety and health. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the occurrence and contributing factors of orofacial pain in various diverse populations to inform targeted preventive strategies.

A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed, Saudi Digital Library, and Google Scholar, and articles that studied orofacial pain among divers were selected. The Joanna Briggs Institute was used to assess the risk of bias. Due to insufficient statistical data, including confidence intervals and standard errors, a synthesis without meta-analysis was conducted to assess the prevalence of various types of orofacial pain across diverse diver populations.

This review included seven studies that examined orofacial pain prevalence and some risk factors (e.g., diving depth, frequency, occupational duration, and oral health condition) among military, occupational, and recreational divers. Barodontalgia had the highest prevalence rate among the four types of orofacial pain studied in this review, ranging from 10.8% to 56.1%, whereas periodontal issues showed the lowest rate, ranging from 2.8 to 6.6%, and were the least frequently studied type of pain. Military divers were most affected by all types of pain.

This study underscores the necessity of tailored preventive strategies for divers, particularly military and leisure divers. These strategies should focus on dental care, ergonomic interventions, oral hygiene education, equipment fitting, and clenching management.

Bone regeneration in dentistry involves the use of cells, biological or artificial biometric scaffolds, and biofactors that promote cell growth and differentiation along complex pathways to repair the tissue. Growth factors have a crucial role in this process since they influence chemotaxis, differentiation, proliferation and synthetic activity of bone cells, thereby regulating physiological remodeling and bone healing. That makes the use of the autologous and recombinant growth factors (GF) a rapidly growing field of regenerative dentistry focusing on manipulating GF and secretory proteins to maximize the healing of bone and soft tissues. Most of the growth factors derived from autologous blood is released upon platelet activation, and their clinical use has been popularized with Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) & its advancements namely A-PRF& i-PRF, Concentrated Growth Factors (CGF), Sticky Bone Concept, etc. It is time to use this ‘BLOOD’ in different ways to achieve regenerative potentials in the field of dentistry.

CASE. Patient in maintenance therapy comes to the clinic due to dental hypersensitivity and aesthetic demands. He has Miller class I root recessions in the upper jaw. Mucogingival surgery uses two different techniques: first quadrant (modified coronal advancement flap with connective tissue graft described by Zucchelli and de Sanctis 2000) and second quadrant (modified tunneled supraperiosteal described by Zabalegui 1999).

In this presentation, we uncover the canvas of dental case acceptance, where empathy meets expertise, transforming challenges into opportunities and smiles into lasting impressions.

Immediate replacement of teeth designated for extraction is an appealing treatment rationale for both the patient and the operator. While implant insertion at the time of tooth extraction is desirable for a number of reasons, extraction socket morphology, soft tissue biotype, presence of infection, health of the bone and soft tissue, and other factors help determine if the site is ideal for immediate implant placement or not However, it has been associated with a greater risk of facial recession and compromised soft-tissue esthetics. Partial extraction therapy (PET) or synonymously socket shield technique (SST) or root membrane technique (RMT) has been proposed to conserve the facial alveolar contour and soft-tissue esthetics. Partial extraction was performed allowing the socket with the facial root membrane in situ to partially heal for 8 weeks before implant placement. Successful integration and restoration were achieved with very minimal hard- and soft-tissue changes, accentuating satisfactory esthetic results as dictated by objective esthetic assessment. PET with early implant placement may be considered a viable treatment option for selected cases.

The presentation will focus on the practical part of the braces system, enabling you to start practicing the braces system, it has slides of photos and practical videos with explanations such as how to fix the braces on, installing and ligating the wire with elastic ligatures and the power chain, sorting the wires types showing the differences between them and the function/roll of each of them, the sequences of the wires sizes, removing the braces and cleaning procedure, necessary instruments for all the procedures and much other useful information.

This paper highlights the role of the Gummy Smile in facial aesthetics and emphasizes the role of dentists and Maxillofacial Surgeons in the correction of the same. The treatment planning with digital technology in dental corrections and Virtual surgical planning for surgical correction are discussed in detail with adequate case reports and a review of the literature.

Vital pulp therapy represents a paradigm shift in endodontic treatment, offering a conservative approach to preserving the vitality of dental pulp while addressing underlying pathology. By examining the efficacy, benefits, and techniques of vital pulp therapy, attendees will gain valuable insights into its clinical applications and potential in minimally invasive Endodontics.

This presentation delves into the principles, techniques, and outcomes associated with vital pulp therapy, providing a comprehensive overview of its place in modern endodontics. We'll explore the latest classification and diverse strategies employed in vital pulp therapy and discuss the latest advancements in materials and biomimetic approaches utilized in vital pulp therapy, highlighting their role in promoting pulp tissue regeneration and maintaining pulpal health.

By synthesizing evidence-based research and clinical observations, this presentation aims to empower practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively implement vital pulp therapy in their practice, thereby optimizing patient outcomes and preserving dental vitality.

This patient presentation discusses the dental management of a 32-year-old female with a history of cleft lip and palate. The patient was presented with functional and esthetic concerns, including malocclusion, missing teeth, and residual scarring. Her medical history included multiple surgical interventions during childhood for cleft repair.

A multidisciplinary approach was adopted, involving orthodontic, prosthodontic, and oral & maxillofacial surgery to address maxillary hypoplasia, compromised periodontal support, and malocclusion. The treatment plan included phased care, such as periodontal therapy, oral surgery, and prosthetic rehabilitation with dental implants to replace missing teeth. Cosmetic enhancements were also planned to improve lip and soft tissue esthetics.

This presentation emphasizes the importance of individualized, interdisciplinary care to achieve optimal function and esthetics for adult cleft lip and palate patients.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the Southwest of England has universally struggled for access to NHS dental primary care. The patient demographic in Swindon has found primary dental services have shifted to private provision, resulting in increased presentations to the emergency walk-in service. The emergency dental service at Great Western Hospital provides an assessment and treatment service through appropriate triage. The aim of this observational study was to compare patient demographics, presentations, and information on their access to NHS dental services in October 2023 compared to October 2024 and if there is any correlation to the changes in primary NHS dental services.

For this study, data was retrospectively collected from the online notes of patients who attended the clinic in October 2023 and 2024, using a standardized data collection form. The data recorded included reason for attendance, patient age, patient gender, if noted whether the patient had their own dentist, treatment provided, and who referred the patient to the department. The findings provide data corresponding to NHS primary care provision change and should be used to raise awareness at a local level in order to initiate change.

As dentistry continues to evolve, digital technologies are transforming education and clinical practice. Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine (LMU CDM) is at the forefront of this shift, integrating digital dentistry into its curriculum and patient care.

This keynote presentation explores the role of digital innovations in shaping the next generation of dental professionals. It will provide an overview of LMU CDM’s use of advanced digital imaging, 3D printing, and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems. These technologies are seamlessly incorporated into both didactic instruction and clinical experiences, ensuring that graduates are proficient in state-of-the-art dental procedures.

The discussion will also address the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing digital tools in dental education. Key considerations include the cost of new technologies, the need for specialized training, workflow integration, and ethical concerns such as data security and patient privacy.

Looking ahead, the presentation will highlight LMU CDM’s future initiatives in digital dentistry, including the integration of artificial intelligence for diagnostics, the use of virtual and augmented reality in education, and research into regenerative dental technologies.

By showcasing LMU CDM’s commitment to digital dentistry, this keynote will illustrate the transformative potential of these innovations in dental education and practice.

Treatment of open bite with a combination of orthognathic surgery. Elimination of facial asymmetry.

In the report we will consider:

1) principles of the occurrence of facial asymmetries.

2) Principles of the formation of open bite.

3) how TMJ dysfunctions affect the formation of asymmetry.

4) protocol for the elimination of open bite orthodontically, orthopedically and surgically.

5) Orthognathic surgery - the final stage of treatment.

TMJ dysfunction is a violation of the coordinated activity of the temporomandibular joint due to changes in occlusion, the interposition of TMJ elements, and muscle function. According to statistics, from 25 to 75% of dental patients have signs of TMJ dysfunction. Diagnosis of this disease is one of the most important but at the same time one of the most difficult tasks for modern dentistry. Today's diagnostic measures include both manual (palpation), hardware (occlusiography, myography,) and digital (scanning), as well as radiation methods (MRI).

Up to 90% of brain cancer survivors experience radiation-induced damage to the blood-brain barrier (BBB), as well as neuronal and bone loss. Research suggests that radiation increases mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS), leading to mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) damage and its release as cell-free DNA. This process activates Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9), triggering an immune response and further ROS production. Given that TLR9 is also implicated in bone metabolism, this study investigates the impact of endothelial-specific TLR9 deletion on BBB permeability, cognitive function, and bone health following cranial irradiation.

To explore this, endothelial-specific TLR9 knockout (eTLR9⁻/⁻) mice were exposed to cranial irradiation (12 Gy, X-ray). After 30 days, memory and learning abilities were assessed using the Novel Object Recognition test, which revealed significant cognitive impairment in wild-type (WT) mice, whereas eTLR9⁻/⁻ mice exhibited improved performance. BBB integrity was evaluated through immunohistochemistry with anti-mouse IgG, showing markedly higher permeability in WT mice compared to eTLR9⁻/⁻ mice. Surprisingly, bone density measurements using µCT scans demonstrated significantly lower bone density in eTLR9⁻/⁻ mice, indicating greater bone loss in the knockout group.

These findings suggest that endothelial TLR9 deletion provides neuroprotection by mitigating BBB disruption and cognitive decline after radiation exposure. However, the deletion also exacerbates bone loss, potentially due to reduced secretion of key bone-regulating factors such as BMP-2 and TGFβ. This highlights a complex interplay between endothelial TLR9 signaling, vascular damage, brain function, and skeletal integrity, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach when targeting TLR9 in radiation.

You will also learn about the timing of the implant placement, socket management, ridge preservation, current recommendations for implant loading and provisionalization, clinical procedure checklist, provisional fabrication, impression techniques, and implant crown selection with recent research and recommendations.

Clinical choice of the most appropriate implant therapy modality should be based on an assessment of the residual alveolar bone height, width, and sinus morphology with a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan, current scientific evidence, surgical skills and experience of the surgeon, and the patient’s preferences.

Following a good surgical protocol and an excellent oral hygiene maintenance program are fundamental elements in achieving a successful and predictable outcome.

The available evidence on short dental implants in early research was not significant compared with the longer dental implants; the surface treatment is improving now than before for this reason.

The use of short implants allows the treatment of patients who are unable to undergo complex surgical techniques for medical, anatomic, or financial reasons. By reducing the need for complex surgeries short implants reduce morbidity, cost, and treatment time. Recently short implants offer a less invasive treatment alternative in resorbed ridge cases.

Antemortem radiographic comparison remains a cornerstone in forensic identification, offering a reliable and cost-effective method for confirming human remains. Despite advancements in DNA technology, including rapid identification methods such as Accelerated Nuclear DNA Equipment (ANDE), the financial and logistical constraints associated with DNA analysis make radiographic comparison a preferred option in many medical examiner and coroner’s offices.

When available, antemortem imaging—whether traditional film, digital radiographs, CBCT, or CT scans—allows for efficient and accurate identification, expediting the return of remains to families. Unlike DNA analysis, which often requires outsourcing to specialized laboratories and incurs significant costs and processing time, radiographic comparison leverages existing medical and dental records to provide timely and accessible results.

As dental professionals, we play a crucial role in forensic identification by ensuring that all radiographs are of high quality, properly documented, and securely archived. Maintaining accurate imaging records not only supports patient care but also contributes to the broader forensic effort of human identification.

Dental fractures represent a major challenge both functionally and aesthetically, significantly impacting patients quality of life. The selection of an appropriate treatment strategy depends on multiple factors, including the extent of the lesion, location, and the specific demand of each case.

This presentation explores the main decision making criteria in the management of dental fractures, analyzing therapeutic options such as a direct and indirect restoration, the use of modern materials, and advanced reconstruction technologies.

A key aspect is the minimal invasive therapeutic approach, where orthodontics plays an important role by allowing the strategic repositioning of fractured teeth to facilitate conservative restoration and avoid more aggressive treatments, such as extractions or extensive reconstructions.

Through an interdisciplinary approach that combines orthodontics with aesthetic restoration techniques, durable and harmonious results can be achieved, preserving the integrity of the dental structure and optimizing the aesthetics of the smile.

With exceptional feedback from both host organisations and participants, the ICDP pilot stands as a trailblazing initiative, proving that investment in early-career development not only strengthens workforce retention but also enhances patient care. By cultivating a new generation of well-rounded, future-ready clinicians, the programme—featured in the British Dental Journal and showcased at national conferences across the UK—stands as a potential model for career development. With a strong focus on authentic career development and recruitment and retention in areas of unmet need, this pilot can model programmes internationally, which can create a sustainable, skilled, and inspired dental workforce for the future.

The review of the current literature supports the reasonable follow-up success of the five cases included in the presentation.

- Identify the best type of appliance to move teeth with pulp pathology and after different trauma cases.

The presented lecture will focus on a protocol for implant restoration in all possible bone volumes from above 10mm to 1mm. We will also review immediate implantation and loading in several options of residual bone volumes. The focus of the lecture will be on the planning manufacturing and use of PSI implants (patient-specific implants) that are 3D printed and used in severe maxillofacial atrophy.

Conclusion: Keeping a clear picture of what AI integration in a given dental practice should be like might be very rewarding in terms of improving diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and patient outcomes.

This review explores the clinical indications, advantages, limitations, and evolving techniques in the application of indirect veneers, providing insights into their role in modern cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

By the end of this lecture, participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to achieve tight interproximal contacts, minimize failures, and enhance the longevity of posterior composite restorations.

This approach is suitable for addressing common clinical situations such as class III, IV, and V restorations, diastema closures, and minor shape corrections. A focus on anatomical contouring and texture replication helps achieve harmony with adjacent teeth. Overall, the simplified approach to direct anterior restorations provides a practical, predictable, and esthetically pleasing solution for both clinicians and patients, reinforcing the importance of precision and artistry in restorative dentistry.

Root canal blockers represent a diverse set of physical and biological obstructions that can significantly challenge the success of endodontic therapy. These include anatomical and iatrogenic barriers such as separated instruments, calcified canals, ledges, and complex tissue remnants like collagen plugs or pulp stones. Additionally, the presence of organic and inorganic debris—commonly referred to as "mud"—can obscure canal pathways and compromise disinfection and obturation. Effective management of these blockers is critical for ensuring canal patency, thorough debridement, and successful sealing. This abstract reviews the etiology, classification, and clinical implications of root canal blockers, as well as current strategies for their identification and removal, including advances in imaging, ultrasonic instrumentation, and chelation techniques. Understanding and overcoming these barriers are essential for improving the prognosis of endodontically treated teeth.

By the end of this session, you will have a clear roadmap to safeguarding implant longevity and ensuring better patient outcomes.