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Dual paths
One purpose

 

Dr. Matias Anghileri

Dr. André El Zoghbi


March 13 – 15, 2026 – Valencia

Aligners and brackets: Allies for patient health

The aim of this course is to introduce orthodontists to a comprehensive understanding of aligners and brackets, with the practical skills to address malocclusions and enhance patient health.

This course delves into both systems through case studies, hands-on workshops, and examining the latest advancements in orthodontic technology. Through a patient-centered learning approach, participants will emerge with a clinical understanding of case analysis to determine the optimal treatment for excellent aesthetics and functional results.

  • Two world-renowned speakers share their experience with both systems integrated
  • Webinar covering the basics of aligners and self-ligation

DURATION

3 days in-person + 1 introductory webinar

Who should attend

Designed for orthodontists with prior experience of these systems who wish to bridge the gap between beginner and advanced.

Course level

Suitable for all levels

Course fee

2000 EUR excl. VAT incl.  one introductory webinar on March 2nd, 2026

Speakers

  

Dr. Matias Anghileri*

Dr. Anghileri is a specialist in orthodontics and functional orthopaedics. He graduated from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina and is a World Federation of Orthodontists member. A former Professor of Orthodontics at the Universidad de Morón, Argentina, he is also a sought – after speaker – having become the first Argentinian Speaker at the USA Forum (2016 – 2018) and the first Latin-American Speaker at the 2017 European Damon Forum in Monaco. Dr. Anghileri is a Damon System Certified Educator, having spoken at courses in Russia, Spain, Italy, Canada, France, Poland, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, Sweden and Latin America.

Dr. André El Zoghbi*

Dr. El Zoghbi earned his dental degree from the Lebanese University of Beirut and his Master’s degree in Orthodontics and Orthopaedics from the Paris VII University of France. After his specialty studies, he completed a two-year research program on biomaterials in Orthodontics at the French National Health Research Institute (INSERM), followed by a four-year Associate Assistant Lecturer in Orthodontics at the Paris VII University, giving lectures for postgraduate students along with providing Orthodontic Clinical training at the Hotel Dieu de Paris hospital in Paris.

He is established in his private practice at Choisy le Roi in the suburbs of Paris and has treated more than 1000 patients with Clear Aligners. Since January 2020 he is a key expert and Speaker for Spark Clear Aligners and responsible for Spark certifications in France.

*Dr. Matias Anghileri and Dr. André El Zoghbi are paid consultants for Ormco. The opinions expressed are those of the doctor(s). Clinicians should use their own judgment in treating patients. Individual patient results may vary.

Course information

  

Venue

Hotel Barceló Valencia
Av. de França, 11, Camins al Grau -, València, 46023, Spain

Course fee

Course fee 2000 EUR excl. VAT
The course fee includes coffee breaks, beverages, and lunch

Introductory Webinar

March 2nd, 2026 19:30 CET

Agenda

  

Day 1

Friday, 13 March, 2026, 09:30 – 17:30


Morning

Understanding the Basics – From A to Z pros and cons of both systems. 

  • Comparative benefits of aligners and brackets

Micro movements:

  • Torque, Tip, Rotations, Ins & Outs, Extrusion/Intrusion, Distalization/Mesialization

 

Afternoon

Advanced strategies for case management – Transversal & crowding.

  • Transversal development. Clinical implications in cross bites corrections
  • How to create space: Achieving the necessary space with both options to correct extremely crowded cases: Torque, Posterior Verticalization, IPR, Extractions 
  • Case studies and practical examples 
    • Reviewing real-life cases to understand the practical implications of using aligners and brackets.
    • Interactive session with Q&A.

Day 2

Saturday, 14 March, 2026, 09:30 – 17:30


Morning

Advanced strategies for case management – Sagittal 

  • When and how to use one system or the other, and when to combine aligners and brackets to obtain optimal results
  • Case selection criteria
  • Identifying cases suitable for aligners, brackets, or a hybrid approach.
  • Group discussion on case selection and planning. Macro movement in the three planes
  • Analyzing every pathology from the right diagnosis and treatment plan, choosing between brackets or aligners
  • Class II – in teens and adults 

 

Afternoon

  • Class III – teens and adults
  • How to deal with asymmetrical cases:
    • In all the sagittal pathologies we will analyze the possibility of using TADs: Placement in the most common sites step by step: Inter-radicular, infrazygomatic crest, mandibular shelf: alternatives, different techniques, and common mistakes

Day 3

Sunday, 15 March, 2026, 09:30 – 17:30


Morning

Advanced strategies for case management – Vertical 

When and how to use one system or the other, and when to combine aligners and brackets to obtain optimal results:

  • Open bite
  • Extrusion of incisors
  • Intrusion of molars
  • With or without TADs

 

Afternoon

  • Deep bite
  • Intrusion of incisors
  • Extrusion of pre-molars and molars
    • In all the pathologies we will be sharing exercises to improve the results using any of the appliances
  • Wrap-up and Q&A
    • Activity: Feedback session and certification ceremony for participants

Our team is looking forward to meeting you! Join the Dual paths One purpose – course and register today.