Ορθοδοντική Εταιρεία της Ελλάδος - Greek Orthodontic Society

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀

To wrap up our scientific retrospective of the 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺, let’s look at our final set of outstanding presentations. These lectures focused heavily on growth modification, 3D diagnostics, and interdisciplinary aesthetics:

• 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗷𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗜𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 by 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘇𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶 & 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶 : Assessing the direct relationship between initial overjet and sagittal correction to identify clear thresholds where two-phase treatment becomes highly effective.
• 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 by 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗼 𝗗❜𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮 : Optimizing three-dimensional space plane biomechanics simplifies digital workflows and vastly increases final treatment predictability with aligners.
• 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 by 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗸𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲̇ : Reviewing the biological principles of growth modification alongside realistic outcomes and limitations of orthopedic and functional appliances.
• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 by 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗱𝘆𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗼𝘀 : Showing how interdisciplinary care establishes correct space distribution and gingival contours to create ideal conditions for prosthodontic rehabilitation.
• 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 by 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗸𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲̇ : A comprehensive overview of clinical and cephalometric evaluation, growth control strategies, and surgical-orthodontic options for managing vertical maxillary excess.



A heartfelt thank you to all the attendees, speakers, and organizers who made this year's symposium an unforgettable celebration of orthodontic science and progress!

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Managing complex skeletal anomalies and eruption issues requires both precision and a patient-centered philosophy. Our speakers at the 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 delivered true masterclasses on these challenging clinical situations. Here are the highlights:

• 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗧𝗛 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗔𝗗𝘀 by 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘇𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶 & 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶 : Highlighting the efficacy of a Herbst appliance with skeletal anchorage to successfully advance the mandible and manage Class II malocclusions without conventional camouflage drawbacks.
• 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 by 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮 : Diving into clinical solutions for managing severe skeletal, dental, and functional asymmetries across various age groups.
• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗵 by 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮 : Demonstrating that complex canine impactions can be solved with excellent periodontal, aesthetic, and occlusal results without resorting to elective extractions.
• 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗔 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀. by 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗞𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 : Emphasizing that early detection and close monitoring are key to guiding the eruption of impacted molars via less invasive procedures.

Kudos to our speakers for highlighting the importance of preservation and early intervention!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲

The knowledge exchange at the 19th International Orthodontic Symposium kept reaching new heights! From advanced anchorage strategies to interdisciplinary mastery, our speakers provided invaluable practical pearls for daily practice. Let's look back at these remarkable sessions:

• 𝗧𝗔𝗗’𝘀 – 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 by 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿.
• 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗜. by 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘃𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀.
• 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 by 𝗞𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝘆: Exploring how the interdisciplinary interface with restorative dentistry manages complex cases using 3D technology and digital smile design to optimize treatments.
• 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 by 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀: Integrating clear aligners with restorative workflows creates a holistic approach that maximizes predictability and supports the longevity of crowns, bridges, veneers, or implants.

Bridging the gap between specialties is key to achieving optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes for our patients!

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀

Day 2 recap of the 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺! Digital workflows and advanced biomechanics took center stage as our experts unpacked complex clinical challenges, proving that innovation and predictability go hand in hand. Here is a recap of our next set of brDay 2 recap of the 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺! Digital workflows and advanced biomechanics took center stage as our experts unpacked complex clinical challenges, proving that innovation and predictability go hand in hand. Here is a recap of our next set of br presentations:

• 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 by 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘀: Dental asymmetries present a significant challenge in orthodontics, requiring highly individualized planning. This session reviews critical considerations including attachment design, staging strategies, and the use of auxiliaries to ensure successful, predictable treatment outcomes.
• 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗜. by 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘃𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀: A detailed look at outlining treatment for severe malocclusions to achieve aesthetic results and avoid 'typical' teeth movements observed when skeletal discrepancies are camouflaged, particularly when orthognathic surgery is rejected.
• 𝟯𝗗 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 – 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀? by 𝗞𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝘆: Reviewing the evolution from conventional straight wire mechanics to temporary implant-supported skeletal anchorage, and how 3D technology streamlines both implant placement and appliance fabrication.
• 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 by 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘀: Anterior open bite remains one of the most challenging malocclusions due to its multifactorial etiology and high relapse potential. Exploring the biological and mechanical principles of open bite correction, focusing on case selection, virtual setups, force systems, and clinical protocols.

An incredible thank you to our speakers for sharing their extensive clinical experiences and practical protocols!

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗺𝘀 & 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀

That’s a wrap on an incredible 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆! We are still buzzing from the groundbreaking insights shared by our distinguished speakers. Let’s take a look back at some of the outstanding scientific highlights that are shaping the future of clinical practice:

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 by 𝗜𝗿𝗼 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗱𝗶 : Shifting toward a face-driven approach ensures facial aesthetics and overall harmony take center stage. Digital treatment planning elevates diagnosis through advanced visualization and enables fully customized setups.
• 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 by 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿 : While moving teeth is central, our diagnostic eye must look beyond the intraoral to evaluate external appearance, including profile, lip closure, and asymmetries.
• 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 by 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇 : This patient-centered paradigm integrates refined osteotomy techniques and advanced digital planning to minimize surgical trauma, pain, and recovery time.
• 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀? by 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇 : Exploring how clear aligners offer a modern paradigm shift, enabling seamless coordination with virtual surgical planning to facilitate surgery-first or surgery-early workflows.

Thank you to our brilliant presenters for inspiring us to push the boundaries of modern orthodontics!

On Friday, 15 May, the pre-symposium seminar titled “Technology – Doctor – Patient Alignment: The New Ortho System” took place, highlighting the future of modern orthodontics through innovation, collaboration, and clear aligner technology.

We were honored to host an outstanding lineup of speakers:

🎤 Iro Eleftheriadi
🎤 Chris Laspos
🎤 Gina Theodoridis

From advanced diagnostics and digital imaging to complex multidisciplinary treatments and enhanced patient experience, the seminar showcased the latest innovations transforming orthodontic care from a reactive to a preventive approach.

It was an inspiring exchange of knowledge, clinical expertise, and fresh perspectives, all contributing to the evolution of patient-centered orthodontic care. ✨🦷

15 Μαΐου – Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Ορθοδοντικής Υγείας

Η ορθοδοντική δεν αφορά μόνο ένα όμορφο χαμόγελο.
Αφορά τη σωστή λειτουργία του στόματος, τη στοματική υγεία, την αυτοπεποίθηση και την ποιότητα ζωής σε κάθε ηλικία.

Με αφορμή την Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Ορθοδοντικής Υγείας, υπενθυμίζουμε τη σημασία της έγκαιρης διάγνωσης και της σωστής ορθοδοντικής φροντίδας από εξειδικευμένους ορθοδοντικούς.

Ένα υγιές χαμόγελο μπορεί να αλλάξει περισσότερα απ’ όσα φαίνονται.

#Ορθοδοντική #Χαμόγελο #ΣτοματικήΥγεία

The Ορθοδοντική Εταιρεία της Ελλάδος - Greek Orthodontic Society was proudly represented at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗔𝗢 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼, Florida, by its 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 Eleftherios Kaklamanos, and 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹, 𝗗𝗿. Miltos Makrygiannakis .

During the Ambassadors Meeting, they had the pleasure of meeting with the 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗔𝗢 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗗𝗿. Steven Marc Siegel, and the 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗻.

The meeting highlighted the close and productive collaboration between the Greek Orthodontic Society and the American Association of Orthodontists. Examples of this successful cooperation were presented as best practices that may serve as a model for other orthodontic societies worldwide.

This important international gathering offered an excellent opportunity to strengthen professional ties, exchange ideas, and further promote collaboration within the global orthodontic community.

𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟❗ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬❗

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬, is the absolute last day to take advantage of our 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆.
Before midnight strikes, make sure you:

✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Secure your ticket at the special discounted rate before prices go up.
✅ 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁: Enter your research for a chance to win the Best Scientific or Best Clinical Poster Awards (𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 €𝟰𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀)!
Don't leave it until it's too late. Book your spot right now and join us in Athens this May 15-17, 2026!

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 & 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://grortho.gr/conference

The 19th International Symposium of the Greek Orthodontic Society 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, made possible by the generous support of our esteemed sponsors, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧-𝗧𝘇𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗸𝗮𝘀 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 and Vitsaropoulos 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

In our continuous effort to promote academic research and clinical excellence, we will be recognizing outstanding contributions among the submitted abstracts in the following categories:

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱
• Prize: Orthodontic instruments and tools valued at €400.
• Generously sponsored by: UNIDENT-Tzivelekas Konstantinos

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱
• Prize: Orthodontic instruments and tools valued at €400.
• Generously sponsored by: Vitsaropoulos Complete Dental Solutions

We sincerely thank all the researchers, clinicians, and postgraduate residents who submitted their hard work. We also extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors for their active and ongoing support of dental education and research.

We invite all attendees to visit the Poster Exhibition area during the Symposium to explore these innovative presentations, support your colleagues, and find out who the winners will be!

⏳ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 & 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://grortho.gr/conference