German Society of Orthodontics (DGKFO) 96th Annual Conference

German Society of Orthodontics (DGKFO) 96th Annual Conference is organized by German Society of Orthodontics eV / Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie e.V. (DGKFO), MCI Deutschland GmbH and will be held from Sep 25 - 28, 2024 at Freiburg Exhibition Centre, Freiburg Im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.

Description:
For the 96th Annual Scientific Conference, the conference president has aptly chosen the main theme "Advances in orthodontics through synergy and diversity", thereby placing a special focus on the diverse therapeutic and technological possibilities of orthodontics in the context of dental, orofacial rehabilitation and general health maintenance.

The first main topic focuses on current developments in technology and treatment, with a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the digital workflow in orthodontics. The second main topic is under the motto "Healthy and fit through orthodontics" and places orthodontic measures in the context of general health.

The free lectures and poster contributions will provide an opportunity to experience the diversity of orthodontic research activities on clinical issues and in the basic scientific area, and the parallel symposium will once again enrich our annual conference as a platform for our young talent.

This year, two full-day courses are also being offered as pre-conferences. A pre-conference focusing on "Current interdisciplinary treatment concepts in orthodontics and periodontology" will be held jointly by our colleagues Dr. Göllner and Professors Katsaros and Sculean. The second full-day, English-language pre-conference on the technology-oriented topic of "Shape Memory and aligner mechanics" will be organized by Prof. Dr. Ravindra Nanda from Farmington / USA.

The day for the practice team complements the program and this year is devoted to the question of "How and why does orthodontics work", which Prof. Dr. Dr. Ralf Radlanski from Berlin will answer these questions.

At the trade exhibition accompanying the conference, all visitors will also have the opportunity to find out about the latest innovations and developments in the dental industry and to get to know them in a compact form on site.

Main theme I: Current developments in technology and treatment

• Prevention and prophylaxis
• Orthodontics from analogue to digital, from conventional to skeletal
• Sustainability and stability

Main theme II: Healthy and fit through orthodontics

• Role of orthodontics in the context of nutrition
• Chewing function and oral health
• Management and therapy of impacted and displaced teeth

Additionally: Free topics
Parallel events

• Parallel symposium for young scientists
• Pre-congress course
• Day for the practice team