Join us for an extraordinary experience at the 10th AIO Sardegna International Congress held from June 12-14, 2025 at the stunning five star Forte Village, a world-class location, for a world-class event where top international educators and clinicians share the latest in interdisciplinary patient treatment, setting new standards in today’s changing world of dentistry.
It all begins on Friday, June 13 with a dynamic educational journey into the “Green Path” series of lectures focusing on Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry, held by the visionary minds of Style Italiano who’s groundbreaking insights and innovations continue to redefine excellence in restorative and esthetic dentistry.
9:00 a.m. – The Lectio Magistralis kicks off with Angelo Putignano, co-founder of Style Italiano, a graduate in Dentistry from the Polytechnic University of the Marche and a professor of Restorative Dentistry, alongside Walter Devoto, co-founding partner of Style Italiano and visiting professor at the Graduate Course in Esthetic Reconstructive Dentistry at the Université de la Méditerranée in Marseille, France sharing their “12 Years of Experience in Advancing Dentistry Worldwide.”
10:00-10:30 – Louis Hardan, the Lebanese President of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD) since 2020, will deliver a lecture on the role of photography in dentistry. He will highlight how it has become an essential tool for diagnostics, treatment planning, legal documentation, and education, while also emphasizing the importance of ethical and responsible use in marketing on social media.
10:30-11:00 – Lisa Fernandes Gonçalves from Portugal will present her lecture, “Anterior Esthetic Rehabilitation: Benefits and Limitations of the Digital Workflow,” exploring the advantages and challenges of integrating digital technology into esthetic rehabilitation. She holds a Master’s degree in Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Esthetics and serves as a professor of Esthetic Rehabilitation in the Master’s Program of Oral Rehabilitation at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain.
11:00-11:30 – Before the break, Valentin Vervack from the Department of Reconstructive Dentistry at the University of Ghent in Belgium will introduce the audience to the use of digital protocols based on Optishade colorimetric imaging. This innovative approach provides a consistent method for color matching, eliminating the guesswork involved in selecting the correct composite shades.
12:15-12:45 – Following the break, Vincenzo Tosco, didactic and clinical professor in Ancona, will explore the use of new bioactive materials as a replacement for dentin in clinical procedures such as direct and indirect pulp capping, pulpotomy, and perforation repair.
12:45-1:30 p.m. – Zlata Stepanova, director of the Loldent Dental Clinic and professor at Rostov State Medical University in Russia, will discuss key aspects of achieving successful anterior esthetic rehabilitations. Her lecture will provide essential guidelines for creating long-lasting, natural-looking smiles.
Italian Style Hands-On Session – Friday, June 13, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
As part of the Green Path in Restorative & Conservative Dentistry, this session will offer attendees up to 20 ADA CERP / AGD PACE CE credits together with an amazing expert-led hands-on experience.
Session Overview:
Participants will be divided into five rotating groups across five learning stations for in-depth discussions on instruments, materials, and techniques.
Each station includes a 30-minute live demo by a leading expert.
Limited to 100 participants (20 per group)
Hands-On Learning Areas:
- Lisa Fernandes Goncalves (Porto,Portugal Barcelona, Spain) – Monocolor Restorations
- Valentin Vervack (University of Ghent, Belgium) – Using Optishade for Ceramic, Disilicate, Zirconia, Composite & Dark Tooth Matching
- Vincenzo Tosco (Polytechnic University of the Marche, Italy) member of the Italian Society of Conservative Dentistry (SIDOC) – Reducing Sensitivity in Deep Cavity Restorations
- Louis Hardan (Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon) – Mobile Dental Photography: Achieving High-Quality Results with a Smartphone & Smile Lite MDP
- Zlata Stepanova – Crafting Veneers to Meet Patient Needs & Aesthetic Goals
This interactive session provides an unparalleled opportunity to refine techniques and gain hands-on experience.
Two powerful Plenary Sessions will also highlight the Green Path!
The first plenary session, on Friday afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., features among others, Marco Veneziani, Fabio Federici Canova, Daniele Garbo, and Gualtiero Mandelli, exploring the synergy between orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, and esthetics, providing a comprehensive with forward-thinking approach to patient treatment.
The second plenary session will be held on Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., welcoming among others, Lorenzo Vanini and Camillo D’Arcangelo, two masters in the dentistry
The afternoon session, open to all participants, will conclude the congress with the AIO Academy Session, and with the Congress Closure held by Carlo Guastamacchia, esteemed visionary and author of over 400 publications, alongside the renowned Antonio Pelliccia, economist, opinion leader, and expert in marketing and management.
Come, join us and be a part of this perfect blend of professional growth, pleasure and relaxation in one of Europes most breathtaking destinations. With stunning landscapes, exceptional cuisine, and warm Italian hospitality, this is more than just a congress—it’s an unforgettable experience!
You can register for the AIO Sardegna International Congress at: https://congressaio.it/en/registration/or send your abstract at aiosardegna@aio.it before the end of March.
Room booking at the congress venue : https://www.reservationaiosardegna.com/
