The DGAO Congress for Aligner Orthodontics

Dear colleagues,

It is a very special honor and pleasure for me, as the newly elected President of the German Society for Aligner Orthodontics, to be able to welcome you all to our International Congress 2024, which takes place every two years in Cologne. This is the opportunity to bring together the world's leading experts from practice and research who are committed to the further development of aligner orthodontics as speakers for an exchange. We have all seen how aligner technology has developed further in our practices - of course the DGAO has accompanied and promoted this.

Our congress is the platform to present and discuss these innovative techniques. We are making a significant contribution to improving the quality of life of our many patients worldwide through our treatments. We never stand still, we continually develop ourselves and our treatment techniques.

We look forward to inspiring lectures, analysis of case studies and also the presentation of new, groundbreaking technologies. This congress not only expands our knowledge, but also contributes to strengthening our collegial community and networking for everyone involved.

I would also like to thank our organizers, sponsors and of course all participants, because without their support this fantastic congress would not be possible. I am pleased to welcome you to the DGAO Congress 2024, preferably in person, but also online, because we will hold this congress as a “hybrid” event.

Your Ralf J. Radlanski
President of the DGAO

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.