About the conference


The Saudi Orthodontic Society is pleased to announce its 18th Annual Conference, which will also feature the 15th Orthodontic Implants Conference and the 4th Clear Aligner Conference. Scheduled for December 12 to 14, this event presents a unique opportunity to convene elite experts and specialists in orthodontics from around the globe. Workshops will take place from December 11 to 15.

At this distinguished conference, leading speakers will present the latest research, developments, and technologies in orthodontics, with a special emphasis on orthodontic implants and clear aligners. The conference is an excellent platform for exchanging ideas, experiences, and discussing emerging challenges and opportunities within this rapidly evolving field.

We invite all professionals with an interest in orthodontics to participate in this significant event, engaging in workshops, lectures, and discussions aimed at enhancing knowledge and developing professional skills. We look forward to welcoming you in December to what promises to be an unforgettable experience.

30+ Speakers

6+ Workshops

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Chairman message

Dear Colleagues and Esteemed Guests,

We are thrilled to welcome you to the 18th Annual Conference of the Saudi Orthodontic Society, along with the 15th Conference on Orthodontic Implants and the 4th Clear Aligner Conference, taking place from December 12 to 14 in the beautiful capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. This event unites leading experts in orthodontics to explore innovative research and advancements, focusing on orthodontic implants and clear aligners.

In addition to the main conference, a series of workshops and training courses will be held from December 11 to 15, offering an exceptional hands-on learning experience. We encourage you to register early to benefit from discounted fees and secure your place in these exclusive workshops.

We are also excited to offer participants and their companions various trips and recreational activities, with details to be announced soon. The conference will be held at the newly renovated Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel on Olaya Street, with additional accommodation options nearby.

The Board of Directors and the organizing committees are working tirelessly to ensure this year’s conference will be an outstanding and memorable experience.

We eagerly await your participation and can’t wait to see you in Riyadh at this exciting event!

Scientific Program

Agenda

December 12, 2024 08:00

Cleft Lip and Palate, Mini screws, and Bone Regeneration

Dr. Samar Al Hayek

December 12, 2024 08:30

Revitalizing Patients’ Smiles with Predictable Treatment

Dr. Giuliano Maino

December 12, 2024 09:30

Coffee Break

December 12, 2024 10:00

CBCT Diagnosis of the Alveolar Process for Orthodontic Treatment Planning

Dr. Dania Tamimi

December 12, 2024 10:30

A Systematic and Predictable Approach to Treatment

Dr. David Sarver

December 12, 2024 11:30

Opening Ceremony

December 12, 2024 12:00

Prayer Time and Lunch

December 12, 2024 13:00

The Art of Crafting Smiles: Implementing 'Outside-In' Thinking for Macro, Mini, and Micro Esthetics

Dr. Wassim Bouzid

December 12, 2024 13:30

How Integrating Mini-implants Can Enhance Facial Esthetics

Dr. Joseph Bouserhal

December 12, 2024 14:00

The Anatomy an Orthodontist Should Know When Using any Kind of Skeletal Anchorages

Dr. Elsa Arango

December 12, 2024 14:30

Coffee Break

December 12, 2024 14:45

Mandibular Forward Repositioning Therapy Correcting Severe Class II Jaw Discrepancy Caused by Mandibular Postural Retrusion

Dr. Gang Shen

December 12, 2024 15:15

Strategy of Skeletal Anchorage Applied in Daily Orthodontic Practice

Dr. Johnny Liaw

December 13, 2024 08:00

Can we Achieve Mid-Palatal Suture Separation in Adults Without Formation of a Diastema?

Dr. Claudia Pinter

December 13, 2024 08:30

Management of Maxillary Transverse Discrepancy from Childhood to Adulthood

Dr. Daniela Lupini

December 13, 2024 09:00

From Simple to Complex: Unraveling the Potential of MARPE with Versatile Appliance Models

Dr. Julio Gurgel

December 13, 2024 09:30

Coffee Break

December 13, 2024 10:00

Treatment of Maxillary Transverse Deficiencies with MARPE Appliances

Dr. Peter Ngan

December 13, 2024 11:00

MARPE Soft Tissue Effects

Dr. Aldin Kapetanovic

December 13, 2024 11:30

Prayer Time and Lunch

December 13, 2024 13:00

Solving Difficult Orthodontic Problems Using Skeletal Anchorages

Dr. Junji Sugawara

December 13, 2024 13:30

Fresh Perspectives in Orthodontic Case Management for Enhanced Aesthetic Outcomes

Dr. Amina Saied

December 13, 2024 14:00

Navigating Biomechanical Complexities in Molar Protraction-Turning the Impossible into the Feasible

Dr. Tzu-Ying Wu

December 13, 2024 14:30

Coffee Break

December 13, 2024 14:45

Biomechanical Management of Brodie Bite with Mini Implants

Dr. Patricia Vergara

December 13, 2024 15:15

Integrating Digital Orthodontics into Craniofacial Practice: Workflow and Practical Strategies

Dr. Lateefa Alkharafi

December 13, 2024 08:00

Perfect Pitch! Ultimate Control of the Occlusal Plane

Dr. Kelvin Chang

December 13, 2024 08:30

Effective Incisor Intrusion Collaborated with Orthodontic Mini-Implant and Lingual Appliance

Dr. Joong-Ki Lim

December 13, 2024 09:00

Control of Anterior Root Position with TADs

Dr. Jang Yeol Lee

December 13, 2024 09:30

Coffee Break

December 13, 2024 10:00

How to Convert Periodontally ‘Hope-Less’ to ‘Hopeful’ Tooth: Tooth Movement Revisited

Dr. Kee-Joon Lee

December 13, 2024 11:00

Orthopedic Treatment of Skeletal Class II: A Balanced Use of Innovations and Evidence

Dr. Luca Contardo

December 13, 2024 11:30

Prayer Time and Lunch

December 13, 2024 13:00

Digital Technologies and TADs: From the State of the Art to A Jump into the Future

Dr. Fabio Canova

December 13, 2024 13:30

Looking Back on 10 Years of 3D Metal Printed Appliances

Dr. Simon Graf

December 13, 2024 14:00

TAD Based 3D Printed Appliance and Use of Miniplates for Optimum Clinical Outcome

Dr. Ajit Kala

December 13, 2024 14:30

Coffee Break

December 13, 2024 14:45

Increasing the Efficiency of Invisible Treatment with Bone Borne and 3D Printed Appliances

Dr. Noureldin Tarraf

December 13, 2024 15:15

Open Bite Treatment Using Clear Aligners

Dr. Ali Habib

December 14, 2024 08:00

Class III Treatment: Surgery or Compensation?

Dr. Benedict Wilmes

December 14, 2024 09:00

Class IIIS- In A Class of Their Own!

Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid

December 14, 2024 09:30

Coffee Break

December 14, 2024 10:00

TADs Application for Facial Profile, Smile & Occlusion in Class III Adult Patients: Paradigm Shift

Dr. Eric Liou

December 14, 2024 10:30

Could we Advance Maxilla in Mature Patients Non-Surgically? Non-Surgical Class III Orthopedic Correction with MSE and FM: Growing Vs Nongrowing Patients

Dr. Won Moon

December 14, 2024 11:30

Synergizing Aligners and TADs: A New Frontier in Hybrid Mechanics

Dr. Abbas Zaher

December 14, 2024 12:00

SOS Board of Directors Meeting

December 14, 2024 12:00

Prayer Time and Lunch

December 14, 2024 13:00

Expanded Horizon of Temporary Anchorage Devices: Biomechanics, Aligners and Managing Complex Problems

Dr. Ravindra Nanda

December 14, 2024 14:00

Clinical Pearls in Vertical Dimension Management: Harnessing TADs for Optimal Outcomes

Dr. Zouhair Abidine

December 14, 2024 14:30

Coffee Break

December 14, 2024 14:45

The Use of Surgical Plates and Braces Versus Aligners Alone in Open Bite Cases

Dr. Ali Darendeliler

December 14, 2024 15:15

Tackling Gummy Smiles: Aligners Vs Braces

Dr. Mohamad Al-Husini

December 14, 2024 08:00

Aligners, Biomechanics, 3D Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Juan Carlos

December 14, 2024 09:00

Ortho Bone Screws for the Treatment of Complex Orthodontic Cases

Dr. Omar Chawshli

December 14, 2024 09:30

Coffee Break

December 14, 2024 10:00

Rejuvenation Customized Orthodontics for The Middle-Aged Adults

Dr. Chooryung Chung

December 14, 2024 10:30

Optimizing Treatment Strategies for Skeltal Class II Malocclusions with Sagittal and Vertical Issues: Microimplants in Focus

Dr. Ramón Mompell

December 14, 2024 11:30

Are Orthodontic Retention Guidelines Overdue?

Dr. Dalya Al-Moghrabi

December 14, 2024 12:00

SOS Board of Directors Meeting

December 14, 2024 12:00

Prayer Time and Lunch

December 14, 2024 13:00

Changing Little Smiles: A Paradigm Shift to Early Interceptive Treatment in the Transverse Dimension

Dr. Sandra Tai

December 14, 2024 14:00

Do TADs Work Better When Combined to Fixed Braces or to Aligners

Dr. Skander Ellouze

December 14, 2024 14:30

Coffee Break

December 14, 2024 14:45

Microscrew Facilitated Transposition and Impacted Teeth

Dr. Khaled Aboulazm

December 14, 2024 15:15

Next Generation of Shape Memory Aligner Orthodontics

Dr. Kenji Ojima

December 11, 2024 09:00

Challenging Malocclusion Treated with TADs and MARPE course

Dr. Johnny Liaw

Dr. Wassim Bouzid

Dr. Patricia Vergara

Dr. Tzu-Ying Wu

Dr. Elsa Arango

December 12, 2024 17:00

Macro-Mini-Microesthetic Concepts in Contemporary Orthodontics

Dr. David Sarver

December 13, 2024 16:00

Get the Next Level with Aligners

Dr. Skander Ellouze

December 14, 2024 16:00

Management of Growing Patients with Clear Aligners A to Z

Dr. Sandra Tai

December 15, 2024 09:00

Next Generation of Shape Memory Aligner Orthodontics

Dr. Ravindra Nanda

Dr. Kenji Ojima

December 15, 2024 13:00

Cutting-Edge Advances When Using Digital MSE for Predictable Rapid Palatal Expansion

Dr. Won Moon

Dr. Ramón Mompell

Speakers

Dr. Johnny Liaw

Dr. Wassim Bouzid

Dr. Patricia Vergara

Dr. Tzu-Ying Wu

Dr. Elsa Arango

Dr. David Sarver

Dr. Skander Ellouze

Dr. Sandra Tai

Dr. Ravindra Nanda

Dr. Kenji Ojima

Dr. Won Moon

Dr. Ramón Mompell

Dr. Ali Darendeliler

Dr. Benedict Wilmes

Dr. Chooryung Chung

Dr. Claudia Pinter

Dr. Daniela Lupini

Dr. Eric Liou

Dr. Fabio Canova

Dr. Jang Yeol Lee

Dr. Joong-Ki Lim

Dr. Juan Carlos

Dr. Junji Sugawara

Dr. Kee-Joon Lee

Dr. Kelvin Chang

Dr. Mohamad Al-Husini

Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid

Dr. Samar Al Hayek

Dr. Simon Graf

Dr. Dania Tamimi

Dr. Gang Shen

Dr. Ajit Kala

Dr. Abbas Zaher

Dr. Khaled Aboulazm

Dr. Joseph Bouserhal

Dr. Aldin Kapetanovic

Dr. Amina Saied

Dr. Omar Chawshli

Dr. Julio Gurgel

Dr. Luca Contardo

Dr. Peter Ngan

Dr. Giuliano Maino

Dr. Noureldin Tarraf

Dr. Ali Habib

Dr. Zouhair Abidine

Dr. Dalya Al-Moghrabi

Dr. Lateefa Alkharafi

Tourism program

The Saudi Orthodontic Society is thrilled to announce an exciting tourism program as part of our upcoming conference! This program will feature a diverse array of activities and guided visits to some of the most iconic attractions across Saudi Arabia, offering attendees the chance to immerse themselves in the rich culture, fascinating history, and breathtaking natural beauty of this incredible country.

Stay tuned for more details on this captivating program! We’re excited to provide you with this unique opportunity to enhance your conference experience and explore the wonders of Saudi Arabia. We can’t wait to welcome you and ensure your stay is both pleasant and enriching!

Location

Mandarin Orintal Al Faisaliyyah Riyadh Hotel

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