Growing Smiles Biennial Congress 2026 (Turin, 27-28 November 2026)

Growing Smiles 2026 – Innovative Early Orthodontics is an international biennial congress dedicated to modern early orthodontics and the treatment of growing patients. The event will take place on 27–28 November 2026 in Turin and is positioned as a leading educational meeting focused on interceptive orthodontics, pediatric aligner therapy, growth guidance, and multidisciplinary patient management.

Rather than a traditional congress, Growing Smiles is designed as a multi-speaker educational course, where international experts build a comprehensive clinical framework for treating children and adolescents. The scientific program combines evidence-based orthodontics, clear aligner therapy, functional orthopedics, myofunctional concepts, digital workflows, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

The congress is coordinated by Matteo Reverdito and Eliana Alemanno and will feature an international faculty including experts from Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Portugal, and Turkey.

Topics highlighted for the 2026 edition include:

- Early orthodontic treatment with clear aligners
- Functional mandibular advancement
- Orthopedic maxillary protraction
- Skeletal palatal expansion
- Tongue posture and frenulum management
- Breathing, swallowing, chewing, and phonation
- Pediatric patient psychology and motivation
- Digital orthodontics, intraoral scanning, laser therapy, and AI-assisted workflows

1. Learn the New Paradigm of Early Orthodontics

The congress focuses on a comprehensive, child-centered approach where many orthodontic goals can be achieved during the pre-pubertal phase through a combination of aligners, functional therapies, and growth management.

2. Gain Practical Clinical Protocols

Attendees will receive step-by-step clinical guidance, treatment planning strategies, biomechanics, and protocols designed for immediate implementation in daily practice.

3. Explore Advanced Pediatric Aligner Therapy

The program covers the latest developments in clear aligner treatment for children, including dedicated pediatric features and protocols aimed at improving predictability and long-term stability.

4. Benefit from a Multidisciplinary Perspective

The scientific curriculum integrates orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, speech therapy, neurofunctional management, airway considerations, and digital dentistry into a unified treatment philosophy.

5. earn from International Experts

The speaker lineup includes leading clinicians and educators from across Europe, providing diverse perspectives and extensive clinical experience in growing-patient treatment.

6. The event is designed to facilitate interaction among orthodontists, pediatric dentists, speech therapists, and industry innovators interested in the future of early orthodontic care.

Turin is one of Italy’s most elegant and culturally rich cities. Formerly the first capital of unified Italy, it combines royal architecture, grand boulevards, historic cafés, and a growing reputation as a center for innovation, technology, and design.

Visitors can explore landmarks such as the Mole Antonelliana, the Royal Palace of Turin, and the beautiful arcaded streets of the city center. Turin is also famous for its chocolate tradition, Piedmontese cuisine, and proximity to the Alps. The city offers excellent transport connections through Turin Airport and high-speed rail links to major Italian destinations such as Milan, Florence, and Rome.

For attendees, Turin provides an ideal setting to combine high-level professional education with culture, gastronomy, and networking opportunities.