Orthodontic Seminars & Hands-On Courses

Orthodontic biomechanics, force systems, and finishing technique are disciplines that deepen significantly with hands-on practice and direct expert feedback. This page lists upcoming in-person orthodontic seminars, congresses, and hands-on workshops on OHI-S — for general dentists expanding their orthodontic practice and for specialists who want to sharpen clinical precision in a live, case-driven environment.

Why In-Person Orthodontic Training Matters

Video and online learning are effective for building knowledge — but some clinical skills require physical engagement to internalize. Wire adaptation, force-system design, bracket mechanics, and TAD concepts become far more concrete when practiced on models with expert guidance in real time.

In-person orthodontic seminars and workshops offer three things that online formats cannot fully replicate:

• Immediate feedback — instructors correct wire bending, bracket positioning, or force vector logic as you work, not after the fact
• Case-based discussion — live analysis of complex malocclusions with an expert in the room builds clinical reasoning faster than passive review
• Peer learning — colleagues from different backgrounds and systems bring perspectives that sharpen your own decision-making

OHI-S runs 149+ congresses and seminars every year, with ~200+ participants on average per event.

What You'll Practice

In-person orthodontic events on OHI-S cover the clinical areas where hands-on experience has the greatest impact on outcomes:

• Biomechanics for fixed therapy and complex malocclusions — force systems, anchorage planning, wire sequencing, and managing difficult tooth movements
• TADs and skeletal anchorage — placement principles, force loading design, and troubleshooting in clinical context
• Aligner biomechanics — understanding predictability limits, staging logic, and hybrid mechanics for cases where aligners alone are insufficient
• Wire bending, torque control, and finishing protocols — hands-on technique refinement to close the gap between planned and achieved results
• Complex mechanics — impacted canines, molar uprighting, segmented arch applications, and cantilever design
• MARPE and expansion workflows — where relevant to the event curriculum

CE credits may be available for specific events where indicated; details are shown on the individual event page.

Seminar, Congress, or Hands-On Workshop: What to Expect

OHI-S in-person orthodontic events run in three formats, each suited to a different learning goal:

• Seminars and congresses — lecture-led sessions focused on clinical reasoning, case analysis, and protocol logic. Best for building a structured understanding of biomechanics, treatment planning, and decision frameworks.
• Hands-on workshops — practical sessions where participants work on models or clinical simulation under direct faculty guidance. Best for mechanics, bracket technique, wire bending, TAD workflow, or finishing refinement.
• Combined formats — many multi-day events open with seminar content and conclude with a hands-on day, allowing you to build conceptual grounding before applying it manually.

Browse event descriptions to confirm the format, duration, and clinical focus before registering.

Learn Directly from Leading Orthodontic Clinicians

OHI-S in-person orthodontic events are taught by internationally recognized specialists active in clinical practice. Faculty presenting at upcoming events include Patricia Vergara, Giorgio Fiorelli, Salvatore Lotardo, and Elsa Arango — covering complex malocclusion management, predictable biomechanics, aligner biomechanics, and skeletal anchorage and TAD workflows.

Trusted by 220,000+ dentists worldwide, OHI-S connects participants from 40+ countries in live, expert-led learning environments.

Choosing the Right Orthodontic Event

With multiple events available across formats and locations, a few criteria help narrow the choice:

• Your clinical priority — are you addressing aligner predictability, anchorage limitations, finishing consistency, or complex case planning? Match the event topic to the gap
• Your skill level — some workshops assume foundational biomechanics knowledge; check prerequisites if listed
• Format preference — seminar for conceptual depth; hands-on workshop for technique and mechanics
• Location and schedule — events are held across Europe, the Middle East, and the US; filter by date and location
• General dentist vs. specialist focus — some events are designed with general dentists in mind; check audience notes on the event page
• CE eligibility — if credits matter for your licensing cycle, check the event page for confirmed CE hours

Prefer to Learn Online First?

If you'd like to build foundational knowledge before attending a live event — or prefer to continue learning between seminars — OHI-S offers structured online orthodontic courses and free clinical content available anytime:

• Explore Online Orthodontics Courses → — self-paced, expert-led, available on any device
• Discover Free Orthodontics Learning → — clinical videos and introductory sessions at no cost
• Explore All Orthodontics Learning → — full overview of every format available on OHI-S