INNOVATIVE EARLY ORTHODONTICS

INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL CONGRESS

November 27-28, 2026 | Turin | Italy

THE REFERENCE EVENT IN MODERN ORTHODONTICS FOR THE GROWING PATIENT IS BACK

Two days of in-depth analysis and innovation on a comprehensive clinical model, which makes the new international paradigm of 360° early orthodontics understandable, immediately applicable and repeatable.

Not a traditional congress, but a multi-voice course, even more effective, concrete and broad-minded.

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November 27th and 28th 2026

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Don't miss the introductory offers (collectable up to 600€ at a discount on the regular rate) that end on 14 June 2026:

Super Early Bird – Bring a Friend – Under 30 – Students – Main Sponsor Discount Codes

Are you bringing a friend? You both receive a €100 discount, and by getting the sponsor code, you can also participate in Growing Smiles at €690 instead of €1,290, or 490€ if you are Under 30, or a 150€ if you are a trainee or a recent graduate in 2026 (all prices exclude VAT).

* Discount valid for both only if the invited friend has never participated in Growing Smiles and both of you register by 14 June. Also valid for students.

Ask our Main Partner (from Platinum to Diamond Elite) your personal cumulative discount code of € 100. Not valid for students.

You have many friends who to introduce Growing Smiles to? Write to us for a dedicated package: info@growingsmiles.it

The Growing Smiles Experience

Where evolution becomes clinical vision

Orthodontics with aligners is rapidly redefining early treatment, making it predictable and truly patient-centred.

Growing Smiles is the benchmark event for innovative early orthodontics., in which clear aligners constitute the linchpin of a much broader orthodontic approach.

After the success of the first edition, it returns with its educational format: A multi-voice course on a single specific topic, the treatment of the growing patient. Their educational path leads those present clearly and effectively, along a coherent logical thread, from diagnosis to maintenance of the result. Designed to offer clinicians high-level content, direct comparison with leading international experts e immediately applicable guidelines in daily practice.

A modern and vibrant learning environment in which knowledge grows, vision broadens and clinical future takes shape.

Dr. Matteo Reverdito & Dr. Eliana Alemanno

Scientific Coordinators – Growing Smiles

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Event Focus

The new paradigm of early orthodontics

Early orthodontics has evolved into a comprehensive, predictable, patient-centered, and child-friendly model, where most of the goals can be achieved during the pre-pubertal phase.

Modern aligner therapy now offers advanced and reliable pediatric protocols, with dedicated innovative features, such as functional mandibular advancement, orthopedic maxillary protraction, skeletal expansion of the palate and instruments that promote correct tongue posture.

However, Early orthodontics cannot be based solely on aligners.
Stable and long-lasting results require understanding the main neurofunctions that guide growth — breathing, phonation, chewing and swallowing — and their early diagnosis, to accompany the child towards a real and lasting well-being.

The secret to the success of any treatment is multifactorial. and it also depends on the orthodontist's ability to master psychology e technologyA well-researched relational approach supports child and family motivation, making the clinical part possible, while digital orthodontics, intraoral scanning, laser therapy, and artificial intelligence enhance precision, comfort, and therapeutic effectiveness.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD!

THE SPEAKERS:

Walter Mandelli

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John Olivi

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María H. Vilarrasa

🇪🇸

Manuel Roman

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Mercedes Revenaz

🇮🇹

Gilman Yücel

🇹🇷

Andrea Freudenberg

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Camilla Molinari

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Esmeralda Herrero

🇪🇸

Luca Levrini

🇮🇹

Luigia Ricci

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Chiara Pavoni

🇮🇹

Pedro C. Monteiro

Portugal

Chiara Moro

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Philippe Amat

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Simona Bussu

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Pierre Leclercq

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Karim Rosero Martinez

Italy Colombia

Eliana Alemanno

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Matteo Reverdito

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Scientific Committee

Prof. Luca Levrini – Professor Paola Cozza – Prof. Andrea Deregibus – Prof. Giovanni Olivi – Prof. Walter Mandelli

Scientific directors

Dr. Matteo Reverdito – Dr. Eliana Alemanno

THE PROGRAM:

The event stands out for its high educational valuethe scientific programme is conceived as a Structured educational path, which accompanies the participant in further exploring the treatment of growing patients.

An integrated approach which combines interceptive orthodontics, clear aligners, functional orthopedics and neurofunctional management, guided by scientific evidence and a wealth of real-world clinical experience.

They will be presented the latest news in the field of clear aligners for growing patients, the specific features, biomechanics and clinical protocols to achieve predictability and stability over time.

In 2024, ample space was given to breathing, in this new edition we will delve deeper into it tongue management, with a specific focus on the frenulumDiagnosis, timing, surgical treatment and supportive speech therapy.

Schedule

Friday 08:00 – 18:30

– Opening show of the Urban Theory09:00

– Gala Dinner and Party: ♪ from 8:30 PM

Saturday 08:00 – 18:30

– Campari Happy Hour e Closing partyFrom 5:30 PM

Sunday

– Visit all the beauties of Turin organised by Francorosso x Growing Smiles

NB: To fully enjoy the event, we recommend arriving on Thursday evening and departing on Sunday. For organisational support: LINK

Preliminary scientific programme:

01- Matteo Reverdito and Eliana Alemanno – Italy 🇮🇹
The Growing Smiles philosophy: the new role of early orthodontics
02- Gualtiero Mandelli – Italy 🇮🇹
Growing Orthodontics: challenges and opportunities
03- Esmeralda Herrero – Spain 🇪🇸
The impact of unintegrated primitive reflexes on occlusion, function and posture: clinical implications
04- Mercedes Revenaz – Italy 🇮🇹
Integration of myofunctional strategies in aligner therapy planning: clinical protocols for growing patients
05- Gilman Yücel – Turkey 🇹🇷
Paradigm shift in orthodontics: redefining treatment success in growing patients
06- Luca Levrini – Italy 🇮🇹
Patient compliance protocols for treatment success
07- Chiara Moro and Pierre Leclercq – Italy 🇮🇹 – France 🇫🇷
AI and remote monitoring to excel in growing patients: from orthodontic control, to human connection, to myofunctional therapy.
08- Maria Vilarrasa – Spain 🇪🇸
Managing the occlusal plane during growth: Guiding sagittal development through vertical control
09- Chiara Pavoni and Francesca Gazzani – Italy 🇮🇹
Mastering the real challenge of early aligner treatment: the deep bite
10- Giovanni Olivi – Italy 🇮🇹
Lingual frenulum releases (TOTs): guidelines for diagnosis and surgical management in neonates, children, and adolescents
11- Luigia Ricci – Italy 🇮🇹 (Speech Therapist)
Myofunctional guidelines for integrating lingual function in interceptive orthodontics and the management of tight frenula
12- Simona Bussu – Italy 🇮🇹
How aligner therapy can support correct tongue and lip function during growth
13- Philippe Amat – France 🇫🇷
Function in early orthodontics: from evidence to clinical decision-making
14- Andrea Freudenberg – Germany 🇩🇪
Combining aligners with therapy and myofunctional devices: protocols and technological aids for functional rebalancing and long-term automatism
15 - Camilla Molinari – Italy 🇮🇹
Mandibular advancement guided by diagnosis based on a comprehensive dentofacial classification: protocols for bite registration and aligner design
16- Manuel Román Jiménez – Spain 🇪🇸
Advanced biomechanics for simultaneous distalisation of the upper arch and mandibular advancement
17- Pedro Costa Monteiro – Portugal 🇵🇹
Beyond aligners: integrating auxiliary techniques for complex growing patients

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Growings Smile 2026 This event is organized in collaboration with Francorosso, a name synonymous with reliability and excellence. Before, during, and after the conference, we offer personalized logistical support, events, and shared experiences to make it a memorable experience.

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Opening Event Show

FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2026

9:00 AM

THE LOCATION:
OGR – Turin

A spectacular stage for a training event that will change the way you experience Early Orthodontics.

4,000 sqm of iconic space dedicated to visionary professionals,
designed to help you build a vast network of contacts with expert colleagues and the industry’s most innovative companies

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OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS:

DIAMOND ELITE PARTNERS

Angel Aligner has proudly led the clear-aligner field in innovation for 20-plus years. Among its cutting-edge products are the award-winning angelButtonTM, the angelHookTM, the A6 mandibular advancement system, the angel KiD system, and the Intelligent Root System. Its clinical innovation is loved by leading orthodontic customers around the world, driving continued strong global growth.

DIAMOND PARTNERS

It selects, imports, and distributes high-quality new technologies in the Dental sector, exclusively from certified companies, providing specific training on their use, enabling doctors to provide their patients with unparalleled care and protection.

DentalMonitoring develops digital solutions based on artificial intelligence for the remote monitoring of orthodontic treatments, helping professionals observe clinical progress between appointments, improve therapeutic control, and optimise the patient experience throughout their care journey.