The 2026 Annual Session, Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3 in Orlando will feature a robust mix of lectures. Enjoy the latest scientific research and technology-based solutions, intriguing clinical techniques, business strategies to enhance your practice success, and inspiring personal and professional growth content.

Presentations by our 2026 named award speakers will be on May 3 at the Orange County Convention Center:

  • John Valentine Mershon Memorial Lecture: Dr. Roberto Hernández-Orsini
    “Outcome Assessments and Long-term Stability of Orthodontic Cases Treated with Adjunct Periodontal Procedures: 15 Years Experience”
  • Jacob A. Salzmann Award Lecture: Dr. MariaCostanza Meazzini
    “Non-Surgical Midface Advancement in Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies: A Protocol Depending on Timing, Indications and Severity”
  • Edward H. Angle Award Lecture: Dr. Greg Huang
    “Bone Recovery after Iatrogenic Dehiscences and Fenestration”
  • Lifetime Achievement Award Lecture*: Dr. Rolf Behrents
    “Progress and Problems in Clinical Orthodontics” 
    * In conjunction with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Orthodontic Research

Earn up to 14.25 CE credits from May 1 – 3, or a total of up to 21 CE credits with participation in Pre-Conference Programming on April 30.

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Annual Session Lecture Highlights: Learn from the Best
As always, the 2026 Annual Session topical lecture series will offer unparalleled learning opportunities for orthodontists seeking to expand their knowledge across the spectrum of advancements impacting orthodontic practice today.

Enjoy Mainstage lectures featuring Dr. Lucia Cevidanes with Dr. Jonas Bianchi, Dr. Nikhillesh Vaiid with Dr. Samar Adel, Ms. Shannon Patterson with Mr. Chris Bentson, Ms. Andrea Cook, and Drs. Sunil Kapila, Jae Park, Flavia Artese, Ute Schneider-Moser, Flavio Uribe, Juan Martin Palomo, and Neal Kravitz.

Explore the rapidly evolving scientific foundations of orthodontic treatment with 34 Scientific Advances lectures spanning nine series. This attendee path delves into discoveries and breakthroughs that are expanding our understanding of orthodontic treatment, and the latest research-based evidence applicable to clinical processes.

In the Orthognathic Surgery series, hear Dr. Leslie Will’s lecture on optimizing multiple-piece procedure outcomes and Dr. Selene Barone on artificial intelligence and virtual planning for orthognathics. Dr. Takashi Ono’s lecture on sleep apnea/airway collaboration with other specialists and Dr. Timothy Tremont, addressing orthodontic protocols for sleep apnea patients, will be among the expert speakers in the Sleep Apnea & Airway Management series.

The Expansion series will include Dr. Ki Beom Kim’s lecture on the biomechanics of arch expansions using clear aligners, Dr. Sercan Akyalcin speaking on the science behind expansion, and more cutting-edge content.

A “Potpourri” series will address white spot lesions, deep bite management, and more. As the meeting continues, explore more in the Scientific Advances path, featuring 3D Printing Research, Impacted Teeth, TMD Diagnosis & Treatment, Root Resorption, Craniofacial Care, and Retention series.

Explore Clinical Innovations, Refine Patient Care, and Expand Capabilities
Check out the implementation and refinement of new and existing orthodontic Clinical Techniques in 41 lectures in 10 series for doctors (and lectures designed for orthodontic teams).

Lectures in the Aligner Options & Limitations series include Drs. Matt and Brent Larson sharing data-driven tips for clear aligner treatment, and Dr. Sandra Tai’s lecture on treating impacted canines with clear aligners. In the Diagnosis & Treatment Planning series, Dr. Patrick Foley will present on the releva relevance of cephalometric evaluation in orthodontics today, and Drs. Carlos Flores-Mir and Carol Weinstein will examine the management of Brodie bites.

A full day of CE examining Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) will intrigue many attendees as Dr. Juan Carlos Pérez Varela speaks on TAD-supported expansion and protraction, Dr. Hyo-Sang Park addresses clear aligner treatment time with microimplants, and more.

Lectures in the half-day series on Early Treatment will include Dr. Letizia Perillo on early treatment of borderline crowding and Dr. Manuel Lagravère on early maxillary expansion and changes to expect. The Clinical Techniques path will also include series addressing Clinical Pearls, Interdisciplinary Treatment, Point/Counterpoint, Potpourri (Biomechanics), Class II & Class III Treatment, and Facial Esthetics.

Additional lecture highlights from the Business Success, Innovation & Tech Talk and Personal & Professional Growth attendee paths are included in the Practice Management Bulletin feature linked below (see footer page 16).

View the Practice Management Bulletin Annual Session Feature