Dear Dentist,
Following the incredible success of our last symposium in Ibiza, we’re thrilled to invite you to the next chapter — The Transformative Power of Digital Dentistry: An Aesthetic Revolution, taking place June 5–6, 2026, in Lisbon / Cascais, Portugal.
Over two inspiring days at the stunning Hotel Cascais Miragem, you’ll experience a program designed to challenge, connect, and energise, from world-class lectures and interactive workshops to unforgettable networking with peers from across the globe.
This is your opportunity to see how technology and artistry are converging to shape the next era of digital dentistry. From AI-driven workflows to advanced aesthetic solutions that elevate every aspect of patient care.
We hope you can join us.
Tara Cullen
Chief Executive Officer
Modern Dental Pacific
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, 5 JUNE 2026
08:00 - 09:00: Registration & Welcome Coffee
Attendees check in, receive event materials, and enjoy coffee and a light breakfast.
09:00 – 09:20: Welcome
Welcome & event overview with Mr. Torsten Schwafert (CEO Modern Dental Europe)
09:20 – 10:00: Morning Session Lecture 1
Trust by Design: How Technology, Transparency, and Ethics Are Redefining Modern Aesthetic Dentistry
with Dr. Miguel Stanley
10:00 – 10:40: Morning Session Lecture 2
Facial Driven Design in Full Mouth Aesthetic Rehabilitation : when Ortho x Restore with Dr. PokPong Amornvit
10:40 – 11:00: Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:40: Morning Session Lecture 3
Cementation Excellence in Aesthetic Restorations: Evidence-Based Protocols for Veneers and All-Ceramic Materials with Prof Marcio Vivan Cardoso
11:40 – 12:20: Morning Session Lecture 4
Using the Power of AI for the Perfect Shade Match
with Marat Aldawjan
12:20 – 13:00: Morning Session Lecture 5
Re-inventing Aesthetics in All-on-X: The Power of a Complete 3D Digital Workflow with Prof. Rinke
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00: Workshops & Breakouts
Session 1 of your preference
15:00 – 15:30: Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30: Workshops & Breakouts
Session 2 of your preference
19:30 – Late: Sea View Networking Event
FRIDAY EVENING, 5TH JUNE
SEA VIEW NETWORKING EVENT
As part of the symposium, we invite you to the Sea View Networking Event on Friday, 5 June, starting at 19:30 on the terrace of Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa. Enjoy an evening of networking while taking in a spectacular sunset over the ocean, with food and beverages included. This event is included in your package.
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, 6 JUNE 2026
08:00 - 08:45: Registration & Welcome Coffee
Attendees check in, receive event materials, and enjoy coffee and a light breakfast.
08:45 – 09:00: Welcome
Welcome & Update MDL innovation with Dr. Ronald Chan
09:00 – 09:40: Morning Session Lecture 1
Rebuilding Smiles in 3D and 4D: Digital Precision Meets Aesthetic Vision with Dr. Jasper Thoolen
09:40 – 10:20: Morning Session Lecture 2
How to Choose the Right Aligner Treatment for GPs: Are Dentists the Better Orthodontists for Combined Treatments? with Dr. Helle Hatt
10:20 – 11:00: Morning Session Lecture 3
Digital Veneers: Optimizing Aesthetics and Function using Integrative Smile Design with Dr. Paulo Kano
11:00 – 11:30: Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:20: Morning Session Lecture 4
Is Immediacy the Future of Aesthetic Implantology? Redefining the When, Why, and How with Dr. Gary Finelle
12:20 – 13:00: Morning Session Lecture 5
Chairside 3D Printing: A New Era in Restorative and Implant Dentistry with Prof. Ziad Salameh
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00: Workshops & Breakouts
Session 3 of your preference
15:00 – 15:30: Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30: Workshops & Breakouts
Session 4 of your preference
Includes:
Includes:
- 2 Days of Symposium
- Airport Transfer
- Sea View Networking event
- 2 Days of Symposium
- Airport Transfer
- Sea View Networking event
WORKSHOPS
During the symposium, you can create your ideal schedule by selecting 4 inspiring workshops from a total of 11 workshops below. A few weeks before the event, you’ll receive an invitation to submit your choices.
Forma® Injection Moulding Technique (FIT) Veneers for Aesthetic Anterior Cases: Hands-on
Speakers: Roeland De Paepe, Patrick Oosterwijk, CDT & Dr. David Reaney
This interactive session guides participants through the innovative Forma® Injection Moulding Technique (F.I.T.) for aesthetic anterior veneers. Attendees will experience step-by-step how to, inject and finish highly aesthetic restorations directly from digital templates. The F.I.T. Technique enables predictable results with no- or minimal invasive preparation and time efficiency using direct injectable composites. Hands-on practice ensures immediate clinical applicability.
Forma® Injection Moulding Technique (FIT) Veneers for Aesthetic Anterior Cases: Hands-on
Speakers: Roeland De Paepe, Patrick Oosterwijk, CDT & Dr. David Reaney
Overdentures Made Easy: The Digital Pathway – Edentulous Scanning
Speakers: Prof. Lo Russo & Cosmin Valjaean, CDT
Overdentures Made Easy: The Digital Pathway – Edentulous Scanning
Speakers: Prof. Lo Russo & Cosmin Valjaean, CDT
Discover how edentulous scanning revolutionizes the fabrication of overdentures and implant-retained prostheses. This workshop covers the complete digital workflow for edentulous patients, from data capture to design and production. Participants will learn tips to overcome common challenges in tissue and bar or locators scanning and bite registration. The session highlights efficiency, reproducibility, and patient satisfaction in the fully digital pathway.
All-on-X: Intra-Oral Photogrammetry (IPG); Step-by-Step Protocol Unravelled
Speakers: Prof. Barbier & Dr. Medha Gupta
This session provides a detailed walkthrough of intra-oral photogrammetry for full-arch implant cases. Attendees will gain insight into how IPG enhances accuracy, reduces chair time, and improves patient comfort compared to conventional impressions. The speakers will demonstrate practical protocols from scanning over immediate loading options, stackable guides and final AOX restoration. Clinical cases will illustrate how digital workflows increase predictability in All-on-X treatments.
All-on-X: Intra-Oral Photogrammetry (IPG); Step-by-Step Protocol Unravelled
Speakers: Prof. Barbier & Dr. Medha Gupta
Deep Dive in the Evolution of Aesthetic Restorative Materials
Speaker: Lutz Ketelaar, Head of Product Management (Ivoclar)
This lecture traces the evolution of restorative materials and their impact on modern aesthetic dentistry. Attendees will explore the properties, strengths, and indications of ceramics, hybrid composites, lithium disilicate and new-generation zirconia. Emphasis is placed on clinical selection criteria for long-term success and optical performance. The session connects material science with daily restorative decision-making.
Deep Dive in the Evolution of Aesthetic Restorative Materials
Speaker: Lutz Ketelaar, Head of Product Management (Ivoclar)
Advanced Preparation and Flapless Techniques for Anterior Aesthetic Restorations
Speaker: Dr. Paulo Kano
Advanced Preparation and Flapless Techniques for Anterior Aesthetic Restorations
Speaker: Dr. Paulo Kano
The process of dental preparation has been revolutionized by digital workflows and CAD/CAM technology.
While many clinicians still face challenges adapting traditional preparation methods to machine-milled veneers and crowns, Dr. Kano developed dental preparations techniques based on guides which are planned according to the smile design, enhancing precision, fit, and workflow efficiency. A subtle difference between hand-crafted and digitally designed restorations that can change the whole outcome.
He will also present his renowned Flapless Surgery Technique, a minimally invasive surgery approach for crown lengthening procedures enabling immediate visualization of the final aesthetic results. The lecture demonstrates how to integrate digital diagnostics, CAD/CAM design, and guidance into a unified, predictable aesthetic workflow.
Integrative Smile Design, 3D Face Scanning, Digital Occlusion, Jaw movement tracking: how and where to use it in your daily practice?
Speakers: Dr. Gérard Duminil & Roeland De Paepe, CDT
Discover how to merge cutting-edge digital technologies to elevate both function and aesthetics in your restorative workflow.
This interactive workshop demonstrates the synergy between Integrative Smile Design (ISD), 3D facial scanning, and digital occlusal analysis to achieve restorations that look, feel, and perform naturally.
Participants will explore how to combine facial and intraoral scans to design harmonious smiles with precision and confidence. The session highlights the diagnostic and design advantages of 3D facial integration, 4D jaw tracking, and digital occlusion mapping, showcasing how these tools create the foundation for the digital patient avatar.
Through practical examples, attendees will learn how ISD enhances communication between dentists, technicians, and patients — simplifying treatment explanations, improving collaboration, and reducing chair time — while transforming case presentation into a powerful tool for patient engagement and treatment acceptance.
Integrative Smile Design, 3D Face Scanning, Digital Occlusion, Jaw movement tracking: how and where to use it in your daily practice?
Speakers: Dr. Gérard Duminil & Roeland De Paepe, CDT
TrioClear® Essentials for Dentists and Assistants: Hands-on
Speaker: Mauad Massali
This practical workshop introduces the TrioClear® Aligner System for dentists and assistants, focusing on effective collaboration and workflow efficiency. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with aligner case setup, planning on the platform and follow-up protocols. Ideal for those who are new to clear aligner systems. Hands-on IPR and placing attachments are also part of this session.
Align & Restore: Combining TrioClear® With Digital Restorative Planning
Speakers: Dr. Mark Friend & Ruud Sips, MSc
Learn how orthodontic aligner therapy and restorative dentistry merge into a single, seamless digital workflow. This session showcases how TrioClear® Aligners can prepare and position teeth ideally for aesthetic restorative outcomes under the Integrative Smile Design concept. Participants will explore digital treatment planning and communication protocols. Real-life cases highlight how combining alignment and restoration enhances predictability and patient satisfaction.
Align & Restore: Combining TrioClear® With Digital Restorative Planning
Speakers: Dr. Mark Friend & Ruud Sips, MSc
TRIOS 6 Deep Dive Session: Scan Strategies
Speakers: 3SHAPE Team & MDE IOS Specialists
This focused session dives into the capabilities of the TRIOS 6 intraoral scanner and it’s cutting edge AI assistive diagnostic software. Attendees will discover how to enhance precision and speed through optimized scanning paths per indication, try-out the IO Connect scanbodies set for scanning multiple implant cases and discover the AOX workflow. The workshop covers integration with design software and digital treatment planning. Live demonstrations will help clinicians maximize their scanner’s potential in clinical workflows.
Medit i900M Deep Dive Session: Scan Strategies
Speakers: Medit Team & MDE IOS Specialists
Learn how to unlock the full power of the Medit i900C and I900M scanner for different indications and implant applications. Experts will demonstrate advanced scanning protocols and software tools that streamline accuracy for AOX cases using horizontal scanbodies from the SmartX (Scanladder and Smart Flags) solution. The session also emphasizes real-time ortho Treatment plan visualization, AI-assisted margin detection and data transfer efficiency. Attendees will gain practical know-how for achieving consistent, high-quality digital impressions.
Medit i900M Deep Dive Session: Scan Strategies
Speakers: Medit Team & MDE IOS Specialists
Eletra Deep Dive: Scan Strategies
Speakers: Panda Team & MDE IOS Specialists
Eletra Deep Dive: Scan Strategies
Speakers: Panda Team & MDE IOS Specialists
This workshop offers an in-depth look into the Eletra scanning ecosystem and its use in digital restorative workflows. Participants will explore the scanner’s capabilities, precision parameters, and practical tips and tricks for different indications. Demonstrations will show how Eletra’s intuitive interface supports fast and accurate data capture. Clinicians and assistants will learn how to integrate Eletra scanning seamlessly into daily practice.
BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION
Attendees are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. Please book directly with the hotel.
Hotel Cascais Miragem
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this 5-star hotel is the venue for the Symposium and offers luxurious rooms, a tranquil spa, and easy access to Cascais’ seaside promenade.
InterContinental Cascais-Estoril by IHG
A modern oceanfront hotel located just a 7-minute walk from the event venue, featuring elegant rooms, a spa, and sweeping views of the Atlantic.
Estoril Vintage Hotel
A boutique 5-star hotel combining classic architecture with modern design, conveniently located just a 6-minute walk from the symposium venue.
SPEAKERS LECTURES
Digital Innovations in Implant & Aesthetic Dentistry
Interdisciplinary and Complex Rehabilitations
The Role of AI in
Dentistry
Patient-Centered Aesthetics & Smile Design
SPEAKER
Dr. Miguel Stanley
Dr. Miguel Stanley is the founder of the White Clinic in Lisbon, a TEDx speaker, and one of the “32 Most Influential People in Dentistry.”
With 250+ lectures worldwide and leadership roles in global dental organizations, he continues to shape the future of dentistry.
SPEAKER
Prof. Dr. Sven Rinke
Professor Dr. med. dent. Sven Rinke, M.Sc., is a German specialist in prosthodontics and implantology.
An associate professor at Göttingen University, practicing in a private practice and 100+ international publications in reputed dental journals.
SPEAKER
Dr. PokPong Amornvit
Dr. Pokpong Amornvit is a Thai dentist, educator, and researcher specializing in digital dentistry, implantology, and prosthetics.
Founder of PPFACEDESIGN and developer of PPFACEBOW, he lectures internationally and advances facial-driven digital workflows for esthetic and functional treatments.
SPEAKER
Dr. Paulo Kano
Dr. Paulo Kano, Brazilian dentist and technician, is a master in implantology, founder of the Paulo Kano Institute, and author of Challenging Nature.
He created the SKYN, SKIN, AST, and Cllones methods and served as president of the Brazilian Society of Digital Dentistry (SBODigital).
SPEAKER
Dr. Jasper Thoolen
Dr. Jasper Thoolen, practices at Lassus Tandartsen focusing on restorative dentistry, digital workflows, orthodontics, and implantology.
An international speaker, trainer, author, and key opinion leader, he co-founded Karma.Dentistry, an online education platform for advancing modern dental knowledge and practice.
SPEAKER
Dr. Helle Hatt DDS
Dr. Helle Hatt DDS is a clinical expert in clear aligners, founder of AlignerService.
Formerly clinical advisor for Invisalign in Scandinavia and ClearCorrect across Europe, she has trained over 2,000+ dentists globally in aligner treatment planning and workflows. In Nov. 2024 she released her book Mastering Aligner Orthodontics.
SPEAKER
Marat Awdaljan, MDT
For years, dentistry has faced the challenge of accurate shade matching.
With data-driven engineering and AI, Matisse software offers a breakthrough solution, empowering dentists and technicians to achieve precision, efficiency, and consistency.
SPEAKER
Dr. Gary Finelle
Dr. Gary Finelle, DDS (Paris 2009), specialized in Oral Implantology at Harvard (2011–2013).
Expert in surgical and prosthetic implantology, digital tools, and aesthetics. Since 2013, he combines private practice, research, teaching, 30+ publications, and international lecturing.
SPEAKER
Dr. Ronald Chan
President Modern Dental Group and dentist
Dr. Ronald Chan is the chairman of the Modern Dental Board and Executive Director as well as practicing dentist. He is a well known speaker regarding implantology, prosthetics and combined align & restore treatments.
SPEAKERS BREAK-OUT SESSIONS & WORKSHOP
>> Advanced Implant & Prosthetic Solutions
>> Digital Scanning & Workflow Integration
>> Align & Restore Solutions & Smile Design
>> Aesthetic Materials & Cementation Protocols
SPEAKER
Prof. Dr. Lieven Barbier
Prof. Dr. Lieven Barbier is a restorative dentist and KU Leuven professor specializing in prosthetic dentistry. He lectures on osseointegration, co-leads the Prosthetic Dentistry training at AZ St-Jan Bruges, practices privately in Bruges, and serves on several dental boards, including Digital Dentistry Belgium and PUC West Flanders.
SPEAKER
Prof. Dr. Lucio Lo Russo
Prof. Dr. Lo Russo advanced denture protocols through edentulous intraoral scanning over five years.
His research validates this method. Experts agree digital dentures ensure reduced chair time, fewer visits, and consistently superior restoration quality, precise design, and optimal fit.
SPEAKER
Prof. Dr. Ziad Salameh
Dr. Ziad Salameh, Professor and Research Center Director at Lebanese University and Visiting Professor at Siena University, holds advanced degrees in prosthodontics and biomaterials.
An expert in CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and ceramics, he is a prolific author and international lecturer.
SPEAKER
Prof. Dr. Marcio Vivan Cardoso
Prof. Dr. Marcio Vivan Cardoso earned his Master’s and PhD in Restorative Dentistry at the University of São Paulo.
He teaches and researches biomaterials at KU Leuven, publishes internationally, and coordinates the Clinical Skills Training Center. Former CEDIADR secretary.
SPEAKER
Dr. Gérard Duminil
Gérard Duminil, Doctor of Dental Surgery, is a recognized specialist in occlusion, implantology, and fixed prosthetics.
He is an author of numerous scientific publications and active member of the French Association of Implantology and the National College of Occlusion.
SPEAKER
Dr. Gérard Loufrani
Experienced dental surgeon and consultant with over 40 years in dentistry, specializing in adhesive and aesthetic techniques.
President of the Reims Adhesive Dentistry Academy, trainer in continuing education, long-term consultant for Labocast, and contemporary art gallery manager in France.
SPEAKER
Dr. Mark Friend
Dr. Mark Friend, a Dundee-trained dentist with 20 years of service in the Royal Air Force and British Army, now focuses on restorative and alignment care.
He joined Modern Dental Europe in 2024, supporting TrioClear™ and developing UK laboratory education.
SPEAKER
Dr. Medha Gupta, MDS
Dr. Medha Gupta, MDS in Prosthodontics and MedComms expert, brings 6+ years of clinical experience in implant prosthetics, crowns, veneers, and aesthetics.
Transitioning to HealthTech communications, she now serves as Product Manager (Implantology) at Modern Dental Europe since 2025.
SPEAKER
Roeland De Paepe, CDT
Roeland began his dental career in 1993 at KULeuven’s dental lab.
After serving as Technical and Training Manager for GC Europe (2000–2006) and running his own lab, he rejoined GC in 2018. Since 2020, he leads Product Management at Modern Dental Europe.
SPEAKER
Dr. David Reaney
Dr. David Reaney, BDS (Edin), DGDP (UK), MClinDent (Prosthodontics – London), leads his Moy-based practice since 1988.
With over 35 years in prosthodontics and implant dentistry, he serves as Clinical Director, expert witness, and dental educator across the UK and Ireland.
SPEAKER
Ruud Sips, MSc
Raised near his father’s dental lab, Ruud Sips studied dentistry at ACTA and earned post-doc degrees in implantology and orthodontics.
As Clinical Director at a university and the largest Dutch healthcare chain, he merges clinical expertise with leadership to ensure innovative, high-quality care.
SPEAKER
Patrick Oosterwijk, CDT
Patrick began his dental career in 1985 as a technician, later running his own multisite lab until 2012.
Joining Elysee Dental as Director of Scientific Relations & Training, he became Managing Director in 2022 and will lead Permadental Germany from April 2025.
SPEAKER
Cosmin Vajaean, CDT
Cosmin Vajaean is Head of the Digital Dentures Department at Elysee Dental, Leuven. He leads international teams within the Modern Dental Group, specializing in CAD-CAM workflows (3Shape, Exocad) and digital technologies such as ModJaw and Rayface.
A workshop presenter and lecturer, he advances innovation in digital and removable prosthetics.
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Belém District
Jerónimos Monastery & Tower of Belém
Belém enchants with history, Jerónimos Monastery, iconic riverside tower, and Pastéis de Belém, birthplace of Portugal’s beloved custard tarts.
Alfama & São Jorge Castle
History, music, views
Alfama charms with winding alleys, tiled houses, soulful Fado, and stunning hilltop Castelo de São Jorge overlooking Lisbon’s Tagus River.
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Rua Augusta
Main pedestrian and shopping street
Rua Augusta delights with shopping, cafés, street performers, and its grand arch leading from Praça do Comércio to lively Rossio Square.
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