On Thursday, June 12, and Friday, June 13, the 10th AIO Sardegna International Congress, held at the Forte Village Resort, will feature five in-depth hands-on sessions led by leading experts. Thursday will focus on Oral Surgery and Endodontics while Friday will be dedicated to Italian Style, Implant Prosthetics, and Periodontal Regeneration.
Oral Surgery Masterclass – Thursday, 9 AM to 1 PM
Join Raquel Zita Gomes (Portugal), guest author of Power of Doctor (2020), for a hands-on masterclass on maxillary sinus lift and filling.
Session Overview:
1.5-hour theoretical introduction covering techniques (including the open lateral window), indications, contraindications, drug therapy, and complications.
30-minute discussion on key concepts.
2-hour hands-on training using plastic models to practice closed and open window techniques for sinus lifting and filling.
Sponsored by OsteoBiol by Tecnoss.
Endodontic Hands-On Session – Thursday, 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Led by Filippo Cardinali, Immediate Past President of the Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE) and Nicola Maria Grande, peer reviewer and Immediate Past President of the Italian Academy of Endodontics (AIE), this hands-on session will delve into cutting edge advancements in endodontics.
Session Overview:
Nicola Maria Grande will present “The Use of the Latest Generation of Bioceramic Materials,” comparing modern materials and demonstrating their application in various clinical scenarios. Filippo Cardinali will focus on root canal filling, highlighting the role of premixed bioceramic cements in achieving long-term endodontic success.
Hands-on practice in canal shaping and filling will allow participants to apply the latest techniques firsthand.
Sponsored by Meta Biomet.
Italian Style Hands-On Session – Friday, June 13, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Part of the Green Path in Restorative & Conservative Dentistry, this session offers attendees 20 ADA CERP / AGD PACE CE credits and a unique hands-on experience with expert-led demonstrations.
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 80 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 with cutting-edge materials and tools.
Periodontal Regeneration Hands-On Session – Friday, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Maria Gabriella Grusovin (Italian-Swiss periodontist, former professor at the Universities of Manchester, England and Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Italy, and member of the Italian Academy of Osseointegration (IAO) will masterfully conduct the hands-on session, “Periodontal Regeneration in the Era of Implantology,”.
Session Overview:
Learn advanced periodontal regeneration techniques under expert guidance.
Explore minimally invasive approaches and mucogingival surgery for optimal outcomes.
Gain practical experience in cutting-edge periodontal procedures.
Sponsored by OsteoBiol by Tecnoss.
Implant Prosthesis Hands-On Session – Friday, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Led by Davide Farronato (Associate Professor at the University of Insubria, Italy, Dean of the School of Dental Hygiene, and ITEB Research Director), this session will explore “The Emergence Profile in Implant Prosthesis.”
Session Overview:
Managing facial remodeling in the esthetic zone.
Understanding the complex interactions between tissues and implants.
Hands-on practice in successfully applying these principles while integrating them into the final restoration.
This course provides a practical approach to achieving optimal esthetic and functional outcomes in implant prosthetics.
Register for the AIO Sardegna International Congress at: https://congressaio.it/en/registration/ or send your abstract to aiosardegna@aio.it
Concurrently held with the AIO Sardegna International Congress will be the 2025 Doctors’ World Gala (DWG), a momentous occasion honoring Top Doctors from around the world in the fields of Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry, Chiropractic and Medical Philosophy.
During this historic event achievement awards will be presented to 200 of the elected Top Doctors from 2024 and 2025 that will be added to the other 800 Top Doctors from over 120 countries already bestowed with this honor.
To register for the Doctors’ World Gala event please write to aiosardegna@aio.it
Come join us and bring your family and friends to experience this amazing event of work and pleasure, where a land of breathtaking beauty, exceptional cuisine and sincere hospitality awaits you!
