Congress
Bucharest
18 - 19 Sep 2025
English

European Orthodontic Congress. "Standard" option

Itamar Friedlander
Francesco Fava
Dan Andrei Iacob
Riccardo Riatti
Arturo Vela-Hernandez
Course details
Lecturers
Venue
ADA CERP

Program

 

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Autumn European Orthodontic Congress in Bucharest!

 

You will enjoy lectures from outstanding speakers and international networking! During the training, you will explore the most relevant topics in modern orthodontics:


– Biomechanics of orthodontic treatment
– Aligner therapy for open bite
– The use of skeletal anchorage: everything you need to know
– Aligners + skeletal anchorage
– Orthodontic treatment of patients with TMD

– Use of cantilevers for the treatment of canine impaction.

 

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Advantages of the “Standard” participation option:

– Participation in the scientific program
– Coffee breaks
– Notes and handouts
– Certificate of participation
– ADA credits available upon request.

 

 

PROGRAM

 

Day 1

 

09:00 - 10:30

Arturo VELA-HERNANDEZ

Treatment of open bites with aligners: biomechanics and common sense

 

– Advantages of treating open bites with aligners as opposed to conventional fixed appliances
– Misconceptions in the planning of open bite treatment with aligners
– Basic biomechanical resources
– The different planning strategies based on scientific evidence
– How to handle auxiliary resources for severe cases.

 

10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break

 

11:00 - 12:30

Dan Andrei IACOB

Orthodontic treatment of patients with TMD

 

– Principles of orthodontic treatment of patients with TMJ dysfunctions
– Splint therapy
– Biomechanics of orthodontic treatment of patients with TMJ dysfunctions.

 

12:30 - 14:00

Lunch

 

14:00 - 15:30

Francesco FAVA

Cantilevers: key to success in canine impaction management

 

– The clinical advantages and the potential of cantilevers
– Why are cantilevers for impacted canines more efficient and effective than elastic tractions
– Bending procedures for cantilevers
– Clinical protocols for cantilevers use
– Clinical cases.

 

 

Day 2

 

09:00 - 10:30

Riccardo RIATTI

Skeletal anchorage in synergy with aligners 

 

– Limits of aligners
– Advantages of skeletal anchorage
– How to choose the cases indicated for a combined aligner-skeletal anchorage treatment
– Using a MARPE (miniscrew assisted rapid palatal expander)
– iMolar in order to first distalize the molars and then treat the patient with aligners.

 

10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break

 

11:00 - 12:30

Itamar FRIEDLANDER

Tooth movements in the 3 dimensions with skeletal anchorage — the key for advanced orthodontics. Part 1

 

– Understanding the great advantages of skeletal anchorage in orthodontics
– Analysis of СBCT and choose the right site for skeletal anchorage
– Miniscrew and miniplates: when to use?

 

12:30 - 14:00

Lunch

 

14:00 - 15:30

Itamar FRIEDLANDER

Tooth movements in the 3 dimensions with skeletal anchorage — the key for advanced orthodontics. Part 2

 

– Understanding the biomechanics behind distalization and intrusion
– The keys for success with MARPE/BAME appliances.

Lecturers 5

Orthodontist specializing in skeletal anchorage, miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE), and interdisciplinary orthodontics. Medical Director and founder of Clínica Friedländer, Barcelona, Spain.

 

Over 20 years of clinical experience with more than 15 years of exclusive orthodontic practice. Specialist in complex three-dimensional tooth movements using temporary anchorage devices (TADs), miniscrews, and miniplates for distalization, intrusion, and skeletal expansion. Expert in combining skeletal anchorage with aligner therapy for treatment of challenging malocclusions including open bite and impacted teeth.

 

International lecturer teaching advanced orthodontic biomechanics and skeletal anchorage protocols at conferences across Europe. Professor of interceptive orthodontics and orthopedics in the Master of Pediatric Dentistry at the International University of Catalonia, Barcelona. Specialist in TMJ disorders and interdisciplinary treatment planning combining orthodontics with orthognathic surgery and prosthetics.

 

DDS from University of Barcelona (2006). Master's degree in Orthodontics from University of Barcelona (2009). Advanced Studies Diploma from University of Barcelona. Certified in Roth-Williams philosophy (FACE postgraduate program) on occlusion and orthodontics. Invisalign certified doctor with hundreds of cases treated. Incognito certified specialist in lingual orthodontics. Member of the Spanish Society of Orthodontics (SEDO).

 

Orthodontist in exclusive private practice in Turin, Italy (since 2001). Graduated summa cum laude in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, University of Turin (2001). Specialized summa cum laude in Orthodontics, University of Turin (2005). Contract Professor of Biomechanics in Orthodontics, School of Specialization in Orthodontics, University of Turin (since 2009). Clinical Director, Master in Complex Orthodontic Case Management, University of Turin. Consultant, University Dental Clinic, University of Turin — managing complex orthodontic cases and acting as clinical tutor for the School of Specialization and university master programs (since 2006).

 

Advanced postgraduate training: International Short-Term Postgraduate Course, Aarhus University, Denmark (2008); Diploma, The Advanced Course in Edgewise Mechanics, Tweed Foundation for Orthodontic Research, Tucson, Arizona, USA (2009); Master in Orthodontic Treatment of the Adult Patient, University of Siena, Italy (2014); Invisalign Advanced Technique Certificate, University of Varese (Insubria), Italy (2015).

 

Clinical expertise in complex interdisciplinary orthodontic treatment, adult orthodontics, cantilever mechanics for impacted canine traction, skeletal anchorage (TADs), and combined orthodontic-restorative and orthodontic-surgical treatment planning. National and international lecturer at congresses and private orthodontic courses (since 2006). Moderator, Ortodonzia Italia online professional community.

 

Orthodontic specialist in private practice. Associate Partner, Clinica Trident, Bucharest, Romania. One of Romania's most recognized orthodontists, known for his expertise in complex adult cases, multidisciplinary orthodontic-prosthetic treatment planning, and the evidence-based management of patients with TMJ dysfunction.

 

Clinical specialization in surgically assisted orthodontics, functional occlusion, interdisciplinary adult treatment, and splint therapy as a staged preparation for orthodontic treatment in dysfunctional patients. Certified in Incognito Lingual Braces (2012), Harmony Lingual System, and Invisalign (2007). Trained in Roth-Williams Functional Occlusion (Full Face Course, 2011–2013). Trained at the Tweed International Foundation, Tucson, Arizona (2010). Chapter author in the Quintessence textbook Comprehensive Esthetic Dentistry (edited by Florin Lăzărescu, 2015) and in Incursiune în Estetica Dentară (SSER, 2013). Author of peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals. National and international speaker on orthodontic-prosthetic interdisciplinary treatment and TMD management.

 

DDS, "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași (2003). Specialist in Orthodontics, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest (2006). Member, AREO (Romanian Association of Orthodontics and Orthopedics).

 

Orthodontist in full-time private practice dedicated exclusively to orthodontics in Reggio Emilia and Sassuolo (Emilia-Romagna, Italy), with clinical focus on aligner therapy, skeletal anchorage with miniscrews and MARPE devices, and the combination of both technologies for complex sagittal and vertical correction in adult patients.

 

Research and clinical teaching focus on the synergy between aligners and skeletal anchorage — specifically the indications, biomechanical rationale, and clinical protocols for combining clear aligner systems (Invisalign, Smart Aligner) with TADs, MARPE, and iMolar distalizers for cases exceeding the standalone limits of aligner therapy. Presenter at the 55th SIDO National Congress on the evolution of adult orthodontic treatment with aligners and skeletal anchorage.

 

Visiting Professor of Orthodontics — School of Dentistry, University of Trieste (since 2007). Member of the Italian Society of Orthodontics (SIDO) and the Italian Academy of Orthodontics (AIDOr).

 

Venue

Grand Hotel Bucharest


4 Nicolae Balcescu Boulevard, Bucharest 010051, Romania

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Recommended for: Orthodontists, General dentists.

Total CE credits: 9

Total lecture time: 9 h

 

Course created: 01/06/2025. OHI-S receives no commercial support for this program.

 

The articles:

1. Effective torque correction for buccally erupted ectopic canines - Roberto Ciarlantini, Krenare Agani, Adith Venugopal, Jay Raiman, Birte Melsen - 2024
2. Semi-permanent replacement of missing maxillary lateral incisors with orthodontic mini-implants: A biological approach - Luigi Laino, Roberto Ciarlantini, Birte Melsen - 2018
3. Miniscrew-retained pontics in growing patients: a biological approach - Roberto Ciarlantini, Birte Melsen - 2012.

 

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