The three-day program features clinical sessions and hands-on workshops focused on aligner treatment and digital workflows.
Following the announcement of its main stage lineup, Dentsply Sirona has detailed the orthodontic education program for its upcoming DS World event in Las Vegas. The three-day track offers clinician-led sessions designed to help attendees improve treatment predictability, optimize digital workflows, and grow their practices.
Aligner Treatment and Case Management
Several sessions throughout the event focus on the fundamentals and advanced techniques of clear aligner therapy. Dr Cory Costanzo will lead a session on aligner essentials, covering occlusion, tooth movement, and treatment planning to help reduce refinements. For more complex scenarios, Costanzo will also present a separate session on troubleshooting off-track cases, offering strategies for using auxiliaries, elastics, and treatment modifications.
Hands-On Clinical Workshops
The educational track includes several interactive workshops intended to provide repeatable clinical workflows. Dr Sara Mahmood will guide participants through an interproximal reduction and attachments workshop, utilizing SureSmile and DS Core software.
To address common clinical hurdles, Dr Joe Chichetti will lead a refinement mastery workshop focused on diagnosing stalled treatments, capturing accurate records, and improving communication with laboratories. Additionally, as dental care becomes more interdisciplinary, Dr Dimple Desai will host a hands-on workshop addressing the synergy between orthodontic and restorative care, covering digital photography and collaborative treatment planning.
Practice Growth and Team Delegation
Beyond clinical techniques, the program addresses practice management and operational efficiency. Dr Leana Lundt will discuss delegation and workflow efficiency in a session inspired by Formula 1 pit crews, aimed at increasing case acceptance and enhancing the patient experience.
For growing practices looking to scale their operations, Dr Jeffrey Rhode will present on elevating clear aligner workflows, focusing on optimization, patient communication, and managing common clinical challenges without sacrificing quality.
Event Details and Attendance
DS World 2026 will take place September 24-26, 2026, at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas, bringing together dental professionals for three days of clinical education, hands-on workshops and networking. While this track highlights orthodontic education, the broader event is designed for general practitioners, specialists, dental technicians and practice teams. It will cover clinical specialties including implantology, endodontics, restorative dentistry and digital workflows, alongside laboratory innovation.
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