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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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.

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

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, stable and lasting results require an understanding of 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.

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THE SPEAKERS:

Walter Mandelli

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John Olivi

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María H. Vilarrasa

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Manuel Roman

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Mercedes Revenaz

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Gilman Yücel

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Andrea Freudenberg

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Camilla Molinari

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Esmeralda Herrero

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Luca Levrini

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Luigia Ricci

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Chiara Pavoni

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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 Martinez Rosero

Italy Colombia

Francesca Gazzani

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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:

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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.

In the field of clear aligners will be presented the latest news for growing patients, the specific features, their 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

– After the awards ceremony, an aperitif! 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. Hai a disposizione un free support in the organisation 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

Insights from our Partners:

During breaks interesting things will happen on both days Workshops and In-depth Sessions of our Main Partners: you will find them within their stands and on the two side stages of the Plenary Hall.

Glory Luciae Michelae CottininiSubcortical stimulation in the rehabilitation of atypical swallowing, breathing and chewing: the rationale behind FroggyMouth, clinical use and applications.
Dr Karim Rosero MartinezModelling the Growing Smile: An Early Neuromuscular Approach for Long-Term Efficiency and Stability in Dento-Maxillo-Facial Treatments

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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,
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OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS:

DIAMOND ELITE PARTNER

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.