Congress
16-17-18 October, 2025
Budapest, HUNGEXPO Zrt. Albertirsai út 10, 1101 Budapest
Dr. Robert “Tito” Norris is a 1992 graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry. Norris completed a general practice residency at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C., followed by orthodontic specialty training at Howard University, graduating as valedictorian with the highest GPA in the program’s 25-year history.
After serving as a U.S. Air Force orthodontist in Misawa, Japan, Norris returned to San Antonio in 1998 and opened a private orthodontic practice. He holds several patents and trademarks, and is the inventor of the Norris 20/26 Passive Self-Ligating Bracket System.
Norris is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, and is a member of 10 dental organizations and study clubs. He lectures internationally on topics including aesthetics, efficiency, sustainability, customer service, accelerated treatment and aligner treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After graduating in Medicine and Surgery in 1992 from the University of Turin, she obtained her specialisation in Odontostomatology in 1995 and her Postgraduate Diploma in Periodontology in 1997 at the same University. In 1997, he attended the International Short-term postgraduate course in Orthodontics at the University of Aarhus, Denmark, where he specialised in Orthodontics in 2001. In March 2003, he received his Master of Science in Orthodontics from the Danish University. Since 2008, he has been a lecturer at the Master's Degree Course in Periodontology at the University of Turin. Since 2011 lecturer at the ‘Short term postgraduate course in Orthodontics’ at the University of Aarhus (DK). Lecturer at the University Master in Adult Orthodontics at the University of Siena in 2009 and 2013.
In 2010 she was Integrative Lecturer for the course of Orthodontics A and B in the 2nd year of the Degree Course in Dental Hygiene at the University of Eastern Piedmont Amedeo Avogadro in Novara. Member of the editorial board of Ori-SIDO Magazine for 2010. Author of publications and speaker at National and International Congresses on Orthodontics, she has held courses on orthodontic treatments in periodontal patients. She is an active member of SIDO (Italian Society of Orthodontics), member of ASIO (Association of Orthodontic Specialists), WFO (World Federation of Orthodontists), AAO (American Association of Orthodontists), Accademia Italiana di Ortodonzi.
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.
Dr. Steven Olmos has been in private practice for over 35 years with the last 30 years devoted to research and treatment of Craniofacial Pain, TMD, and Sleep Disordered Breathing. He obtained his DDS from USC (University of Southern California) School of Dentistry and has continued his education with over 4,500 hours dedicated to research and treatment in the field of mandibular orthopedic dysfunction and sleep disordered breathing. Dr. Olmos is board certified in both craniofacial pain and dental sleep medicine. He is the founder of TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centres International with over 60 Centres spanning 7 countries dedicated exclusively to the treatment of these disorders. Dr. Olmos has been honored for his contributions to dentistry with Fellowship in the Academy of Dentistry International and the 2008 AACP Haden-Stack Award for his contributions to education in the field of TMD and Craniofacial Pain.
These protocols are an assimilation of his knowledge base which is reflected by his certifications in all philosophies of treatment both medical and dental.
Dr. Olmos is Past President of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, the largest association of dentists with an interest and focus on temporomandibular disorders, craniofacial pain, and dental sleep medicine.
- International Educator and Founder of TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centres International
- Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Pain
- Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine
- FAAOP, FAACP, FICCMO, FADI, FIAO, FACD,FPFA
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.
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.
Professional Summary:
A dedicated and accomplished orthodontist with a passion for providing innovative and effective dental care. Extensive expertise in orthodontics, academic contributions, and leadership roles in professional dental associations. Founder of a thriving private practice committed to excellence in patient care.
Education:
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)
Professional Training:
- Orthodontic Residency Program
- Jordanian Royal Medical Services
Academic Experience:
- Part-Time Lecturer in Orthodontics University of Jordan
Professional Leadership & Memberships:
- Scientific Committee Member Jordan Dental Association
- Elected Member, Administrative Body Jordanian Orthodontic Society (JOS)
Clinical Practice:
- Founder Battikhi Orthodontics and Dental Clinics, providing comprehensive orthodontic and dental care with a focus on patient-centered approaches.
Achievements & Contributions:
- Active participant and speaker at national and international dental conferences
- Contributor to the development of educational resources for dental students and young professionals
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.
Professor Gang Shen is now the Professor & PGs Supervisor of Wuhan University Taikang Dental Research Institution based in Shanghai China, the Executive President of Taikang ByBo Dental Corporation China, the Director of Shanghai Tai Kang Dental Hospital and the R&D Chief Scientist of Shanghai Smartee Denti-Technology Co., Ltd, China.
Prof. Shen obtained his BOS in 1988 and then MDSc (Orth) in 1991 from Shanghai Second Medical University (now Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine). In 2000, Dr Shen was awarded Ph.D from the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry. In 1995, Dr Shen was in Australia for advanced clinic training firstly with Dr Brian Lee in Bendigo and then with Dr Wayne Sampson in Adelaide. He was Chair Professor in Orthodontics Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Stomatology from 2000 to 2004 before he moved to Australia taking up the full time academic position as Associate Professor in Orthodontics in University of Sydney Faculty of Dentistry, He was also appointed as orthodontic staff specialist treating patients in Sydney Dental Hospital and Westmead Hospital. He was given special permission by Australia Dental Board NSW to conduct extramural private practice. In June 2008, Dr Shen returned to Shanghai and resumed his duty as Chair Professor in Orthodontics Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Stomatology. Professor Shen's important posts also included the Vice Dean of School of Stomatology Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dean of Faculty of Dentistry, President of Shanghai Association of Orthodontists and Vice President of Chinese Orthodontic Society.
Dr Shen's research interests include biological and biomolecular response of boine junctions in craniofacial regions to external forces, biological mechanisms of phenotypic shifting of chondrocytes during the transition from cartilage to bone, and the innovative work on development of the newly developed clear orthopedic appliances S8-SGTB. Prof Shen has published extensively in many prestigious dental and orthodontic journals and lectured world-widely in many occasions.
The present titles and duties:
- Professor & PGs Supervisor, Wuhan University Taikang Dental Research Institution based in Shanghai China
- Executive President, TaiKang ByBo Dental Corporation
- Director, Shanghai TaiKang Dental Hospital
- Chairman, The Academy of Orthodontics, Tai Kang ByBo Dental Corporation
- R&D Chief Scientist, Smartee Corporation China
The past titles and duties:
- Vice President, Chinese Orthodontic Society, Chinese Stomatological Association (2002-2018)
- President, Shanghai Orthodontic Society, Shanghai Stomatological Association (2010-2014)
- Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Sydney (2004-2008)
- Vice Dean, School of Stomatology, Shanghai JiaoTong University (2011-2016)
- Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Stomatology, Shanghai JiaoTong University (2013-2016)
- Head, Dept. of Orthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine (2000-2004, 2008-2016)
Dr. Ahmed Adel
16.00-17.15
9.30-10.45
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