The DGAO Congress for Aligner Orthodontics

Dear colleagues,

It is a pleasure to welcome you today to the 9th Scientific Congress for Aligner Orthodontics to invite the person who is at November 13th and 14th, 2026
It will take place at the Gürzenich in Cologne. Under the motto “Aligners in all dimensions” This year's congress is dedicated not only to the state of the art in aligner orthodontics, but above all to the developments that will shape our field in the coming years. Intelligent treatment concepts, new biomechanical approaches, and the increasing integration of AI and modern planning systems are fundamentally changing our field – and at the same time opening up entirely new therapeutic possibilities.

Our conference president, Dr. Julia Haubrich, together with the entire DGAO board, has put together a top-class scientific program and renowned speakers from all over the world You are invited to Cologne. Look forward to international expertise, lively discussions, and above all, numerous insights that can be directly applied to tomorrow's clinical practice. All lectures at the main congress will be offered with live, simultaneous translation into German and English on site.

This year, a special focus is placed on the connection between scientific innovation and practical implementation: For the first time, the - exclusively German-language - Pre-congress on November 12th The seminar will also focus on the billing of modern treatment concepts. Throughout the morning, the focus will be on practical strategies and immediately applicable solutions for the economically successful implementation of innovative therapy concepts. The afternoon will be interactive, with Matthias Peper and colleagues from the DGAO board using concrete cases to demonstrate synergies between AI and human excellence in digital aligner planning.

The congress will once again be accompanied by an extensive industrial exhibitionLeading companies in the industry will be presenting the latest technologies, materials and digital solutions that make the future of aligner orthodontics a reality today.

The congress weekend will be rounded off by the get-together following the pre-congress in Harry's New York Bar (Dorint Hotel) as well as the traditional DGAO Night on November 13th at Flora Cologne – ideal opportunities for personal exchange, new contacts and inspiring conversations.

The detailed Program of the preliminary and main congress as well as the opportunity to Registration Find it directly Linked here.

We are convinced that this congress will be far more than just a professional meeting of international aligner practitioners. It will offer an opportunity to reflect on treatment methods, learn about innovative advancements in technology and materials, and jointly explore future possibilities.

to focus on the future developments, challenges and opportunities in our field.

We, the entire DGAO board, are very much looking forward to meeting you in Cologne in November and to...

to look to the future of aligner orthodontics together with you.

Your

Prof Dr. Dr. Dr. hc Ralf J. Radlanski

DGAO President

With 28 speakers, 250 participants and 18 exhibitors, the 1st Scientific Congress for Aligner Orthodontics of the DGAO eV started in November 2010 in Cologne's InterContinental, today the Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt. A success across the board.

Since then, four more face-to-face events have followed with steadily increasing numbers of participants and exhibitors, which resulted in a move to Cologne's Gürzenich. Most recently, due to the pandemic, the 1st Virtual Congress was held, at which the DGAO welcomed 700 international participants. A unique, interactive 3D exhibition platform crowned this first digital event.

This year, the DGAO eV is organizing a hybrid congress in Cologne's Gürzenich, at which numerous renowned speakers will once again present their scientific contributions to the international audience. An extensive industrial exhibition and the gala evening at SkyKöln complete the program.