News from the European Aligner Society in an EASy to digest format

Issue 5, Spring 2022

Issue 5 of the EAS Quarterly Newsletter comes to you pre-EAS Summer Meeting in Porto, Portugal which takes place from 1-2 July 2022.
The Corona virus appears to be receding and although infection rates are high at this time, throughout Europe, the illness and deaths are not anywhere near earlier levels. Symptoms appear, in the main, more like colds/flu.
While EAS would like to see as many colleagues as possible face-to-face, we understand that travel from overseas may be problematic, especially on the return journey. For this reason, EAS is offering a streaming feed of the first day’s plenary sessions to those outside the EU travel area (outside of EU countries, the UK and those countries neighbouring the EU).
As in our previous newsletter we asked for your opinions about the pros and cons of attending face-to-face meetings (please see the end of this newsletter for ways to offer your feedback). This is particularly important as EAS is currently planning its 4^th Congress in Torino in May 2023 and we would welcome your thoughts on attending face-to-face vs attending virtually.

EAS Summer Meeting Porto

Aligners and 3D Planning from Virtual to Real.
The European Aligner Society has announced the programme for its Summer Meeting which is being held in Porto, Portugal, which runs from 1-2 July 2022.

After a challenging couple of years, the Summer Meeting has been conceived to bring together dental professionals with a special interest and shared passion for aligner orthodontics. However, it will also be live streamed for non-residents of the EU and UK, so broadening its reach beyond Europe to feed the appetite of aligner exponents world-wide.

EXPERT VIEW

Here is a “Pearl” from one of the Aligner “greats”.
Facial AESTHETICS and Orthodontic Treatment.

Orthodontic approach to facial aesthetics has changed over time, generating a paradigm shift regarding the importance of soft tissue over hard tissue management. Cephalometrics aid the orthodontist in the understanding of aetiology of malocclusions and gives us some insight on developing a treatment plan, nevertheless, many times the facial profile of the patient points us in another direction.

UPDATE FROM AN EAS SPONSOR

Spark™ clear aligners new release 12.
Gives doctors more control, flexibility and efficiency in case setup and treatment planning.

Enhanced patient root visualization, notable clinical improvements.

EAS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

It’s truly great when one of our non-European “OVERSEAS” members gives EAS such a glowing report!

Barry Winnick from the USA writes:
“As a member of the European Aligner Society since 2016, I enthusiastically recommend this scientific organization to any clinician desiring leading-edge aligner education. Despite some confusion about the name with many in my country, this is truly an international “every continent” organization with worldwide contributions from leading researchers, clinicians, academic institutions, and manufacturers. The founders of the organization had great vision both for the future of aligner orthodontic therapy and education. 

The live meetings are meticulously planned, and since the first meeting in 2016, all have been recorded in high definition for membership viewing, one of the many benefits of being a member. Reinforcing my point about meticulous planning, the upcoming meeting in Portugal will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend. With the pandemic, zoom lectures were provided and again recorded for later viewing. Additionally, the quarterly Journal of Aligner Orthodontics (JAO) is included in the modest annual membership dues. With all these benefits, I am confident any clinician interested in aligner orthodontic education will find unparalleled value and a treasure trove of educational opportunities joining EAS.”