#  Mastering Modern Orthodontics: Diagnosis, Biomechanics, and Contemporary Practice  

 



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 **August 24 - August 26, 2026** 

 09:00AM - 04:00PM EDT 

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## Program overview

Join us for **Mastering Modern Orthodontics: Diagnosis, Biomechanics, and Contemporary Practice**, an immersive two-and-a-half-day program designed to elevate diagnostic precision, refine biomechanical control, and enhance treatment planning for both routine and complex orthodontic cases.

Built around an “end-in-mind” philosophy, this course demonstrates how clearly defined treatment objectives can be translated into efficient, targeted, and predictable tooth movement across a wide range of malocclusions.

Grounded in a comprehensive diagnostic framework, participants will explore contemporary biomechanics, advanced anchorage strategies, and the latest technologies shaping modern orthodontic care. Through a blend of focused lectures, case-based discussions, and practical decision-making models, clinicians will gain the tools needed to confidently manage interdisciplinary cases, asymmetries, early intervention, and Class II and Class III treatments in both growing patients and adults.

**Participants will leave with clinically applicable strategies to improve treatment efficiency, predictability, and long-term stability in everyday practice.**



 

SortDatesTuitionScheduleProgram formatCredentialAug. 24–26, 2026

**$2,600 early bird (available through May 24)**  
$3,000 standard rate (from May 25)  
**Registration deadline:** July 24

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In-person, 2.5 days 

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### Who should enroll? 

 

This program is designed for:

- Orthodontists seeking to refine clinical decision-making and biomechanics
- General dentists providing orthodontic treatment
- International clinicians seeking a structured orthodontic review
- Early-career orthodontists looking to strengthen foundational principles
- Experienced clinicians interested in contemporary orthodontic advances



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##  Learning outcomes 

Participants learn how to:

- Apply an "end-in-mind" diagnostic workflow to define treatment objectives and develop evidence-informed treatment plans for complex malocclusions.
- Implement advanced biomechanics, including expansion techniques and temporary anchorage devices (TADs), to enhance treatment control.
- Manage Class II and Class III cases in growing patients and adults with predictable outcomes.
- Integrate AI-assisted planning and customized appliances to optimize treatment efficiency and stability.
- Improve overall clinical outcomes, predictability, and treatment efficiency.



 

####  Program curriculum 

 





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### Instructor

Sercan Akyalcin, DDS, MS, PhD

### Topics covered

- Beginning orthodontic treatment with the “end-in-mind” approach
- Role of expansion and TADs in orthodontic malocclusions
- Management of skeletal and dental class II and class III malocclusions
- Use of artificial intelligence and customized appliances in orthodontics

### Session overview

Modern orthodontic practice begins with planning the desired outcome prior to initiating treatment. This session introduces the “end-in-mind” approach, guiding clinicians through structured diagnosis and clearly defined treatment objectives.

Participants will explore expansion strategies and skeletal anchorage using TADs for the management of complex malocclusions. The session will also introduce artificial intelligence and customized appliances to enhance treatment planning, improve efficiency, and support individualized outcomes.

Structured approaches to Class II and Class III malocclusions, including bite opening and closing mechanics and vertical control, will also be discussed.

 

 



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### Instructor

Don Nelson

### Topics covered

- Early treatment and growth modification
- Intervention in skeletal malocclusions
- Treating complex ortho-perio cases
- Managing TMD in orthodontic treatment

### Session overview

Early orthodontic intervention can guide growth, reduce treatment complexity, and improve long-term stability. This session explores clinical decision-making for early treatment and growth modification strategies.

Participants will examine interdisciplinary approaches to complex ortho-perio and TMD cases, with an emphasis on coordinated treatment planning to enhance functional outcomes and long-term patient health.

 

 



###    Day 3 (half day)  expand\_more  

### Instructor

Andre Weissheimer, DDS, MSc, PhD

### Topics covered

- Minimally visible orthodontics
- Clinical applications of TADs
- Treatment of complex cases with artificial intelligence

### Session overview

This session focuses on next-generation orthodontic care, integrating minimally visible treatment options with precise biomechanical control.

Participants will learn practical applications of TADs to improve anchorage and facilitate complex tooth movements. The session will also explore how AI-assisted treatment planning enhances customization, predictability, and clinical efficiency in complex cases.

 

 



 

 

 

 

##  Meet the faculty 

 



  [### Sercan Akyalcin

 ](/people/sercan-akyalcin)Head of Orthodontics

Member of the Faculty of Developmental Biology

 

 

 

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   [### Donald B Nelson

 ](/people/donald-b-nelson)Assistant Professor of Developmental Biology

 

 

 

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   [### Andre Weissheimer

 ](/people/andre-weissheimer)Clinic Director of Orthodontics

Assistant Professor of Developmental Biology

 

 

 

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##  Enroll today! 

**Register by May 24 for early bird pricing** ($2,600). Limited spots available.

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