2026 Lectures
Dr. Ilya Lipkin
March 20, 2026
8:30am - 4:00pm
Bahia Corinthians Yacht Club
Title: Latest developements in the field of skeletal expansion and using it to treat challenging orthodontic and multi-disciplinary cases.
Dr. Won Moon first introduced his MSE appliance around 2010. In the past few years, the latest developments in 3D printing and planning have made non-surgical yet true skeletal expansion in non-growing patients of any age a predictable treatment modality. This lecture will describe the latest developments in the field of skeletal expansion and the advanced applications of the technique in treatment of challenging orthodontic and interdisciplinary cases.
1. Attendees will learn how skeletal expansion can be achieved in non-growing patients.
2. The attendees will learn about the latest techniques and technology that could positively impact their treatment outcomes
3. The attendees will learn the impact of skeletal expansion on airway and sleep and discover how improving patient quality of life can boost treatment (and ultimately practice) success.
Dr. Joorok Park
Sponsored by: First Class Aligners
Sales Rep: John Nabors
Feb 6, 2026
8:30am - 4:00pm
Bahia Corinthians Yacht Club
Title: Optimizing Anteroposterior Orthodontic Mechanics with Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)
Lecture Description:
Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have transformed orthodontic biomechanics by allowing clinicians to achieve precise, predictable tooth movement with minimal reliance on patient compliance. This lecture will review practical and efficient ways to incorporate microimplants into everyday clinical practice to enhance anteroposterior (AP) control in both Class II and Class III treatment. Through clinical examples and simplified biomechanical principles, attendees will learn how TADs can be used to reinforce anchorage, expand treatment possibilities, and improve treatment efficiency. Applications will include maximum anchorage extraction space closure, maxillary and mandibular molar distalization, molar intrusion, and the use of MARPE combined with facemask therapy for maxillary protraction.
Learning Objectives:
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Attendees will learn simple and predictable biomechanical strategies for using TADs to improve anchorage control in Class II and Class III cases.
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Attendees will understand how TADs can be applied for maximum anchorage during extraction space closure, molar distalization, and vertical control.
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Attendees will learn how to integrate TADs with MARPE and facemask therapy to enhance maxillary protraction and expand treatment options in challenging cases.
Shannon Patterson
July 17, 2026
8:30am - 4:00pm
Bahia Corinthians Yacht Club
Title: Data Over Instinct: The Metrics and Trends Driving Orthodontic Practice Performance:
The orthodontic marketplace is shifting and the practices winning in this environment are the ones operating from data, not instinct. This session delivers a comprehensive look at the current business state of orthodontics: where the market is heading, the benchmarks your
practice should be measured against, and which metrics separate growing practices from stagnant ones. From ownership structure to patient behavior to the economics of practice performance, this session cuts through the noise and grounds you in what the data actually shows.
Topics covered:
Practice Modality Changes
Current Industry Trends, Insights & Benchmarks
Key Metrics That Drive Growth
Consumer Sentiment & Spending Behavior Patterns
Growth Opportunities
Presenter:
Shannon Patterson, Partner, CPR, CMSR, Kolbe Certified Consultant
Bentson Copple Patterson & Associates
Dr. Sean Holliday
October 30, 2026
8:30am - 4:00pm
Bahia Corinthians Yacht Club
Title: Complex Aligner Mechanics and Systems for Success!