17 January 2026
Rome (Italy)
«ALTERNATIVE» ORTHODONTICS
All the pathways to achieve the therapeutic goal
A shared immersive day designed to expand skills, broaden the clinical perspective, and renew everyday practice through a multidisciplinary approach
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Date: 17 January 2026
- Location: Rome
- Duration: 1 day (h 10.00 – 16.00)
- Language: Italian
- Participants: health professionals
- Available places: 10 (reservation required)
COURSE CONTENTS
Modern orthodontics is increasingly understood as a multidisciplinary field, in continuous dialogue with gnathology, periodontology, dento-alveolar surgery, posturology, and facial aesthetics. Each treatment plan arises from the integration of knowledge from multiple areas of dental medicine and aims to restore the patient’s functional and aesthetic balance as a whole.
Within this integrated framework, it is becoming increasingly evident that the same therapeutic objective can be achieved through different pathways: methods, operational philosophies, and clinical strategies which, although diverse, converge toward a common result when guided by accurate diagnosis and grounded in a solid understanding of biological and biomechanical principles.
This course, led by Prof. Gabriella Galluccio, is designed to explore these clinical possibilities by offering participants a structured overview of the various treatment routes and the tools needed to make informed and individualized decisions.
Participants will have the opportunity to examine “alternative” approaches to traditional orthodontic practice through real clinical cases and personalized therapeutic strategies. The training day, combining theory and practice, includes methodological framing, case analysis, and hands-on discussion of clinical applications. The goal is to provide participants with tools for critical evaluation of their clinical choices and with methods readily applicable to daily practice.
This professional development day is dedicated to dental practitioners and specialists who wish to update their skills and expand their perspective on contemporary orthodontics.
A unique opportunity to engage with the experience and clinical vision of a leading figure in the Italian and international orthodontic landscape.
Target Audience:
- Dentists and physicians, orthodontists, and postgraduate trainees in odontostomatological disciplines
- Health professionals working within multidisciplinary clinical contexts (gnathologists, periodontists, oral surgeons, physiatrists, posturologists)
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the foundations of multidisciplinarity in orthodontics and its clinical implications
- Analyze the different therapeutic strategies available to achieve the same clinical goal
- Acquire critical evaluation tools to select the most appropriate treatment plan
- Strengthen the ability to integrate orthodontic expertise with other specialist domains
- Apply evidence-based and personalized clinical protocols in daily practice
Teacher
Prof. GABRIELLA GALLUCCIO
Associate Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences at Sapienza University of Rome, where she also serves as Chair of the Master’s Degree Program in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics. She is the Deputy Director of the Postgraduate School in Orthodontics and Head of the High-Specialty Service in Pre-Surgical Orthodontics at Policlinico Umberto I University Hospital.
Her teaching and research activities focus on orthodontics and clinical gnathology, with specific interest in craniofacial asymmetries, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and integrated therapeutic strategies—including the application of acupuncture and auriculotherapy in cranio-mandibular dysfunctions and in the management of pain in orthodontic patients.
With over thirty years of clinical and academic experience, she specializes in fixed and functional orthodontics, TMD, and orofacial pain, with long-standing research on the interactions between postural systems, the stomatognathic apparatus, and integrated therapeutic approaches.
She is the author of more than 100 scientific publications in international journals and has contributed to key academic textbooks in dentistry and orthodontics. She is a member of several national and international scientific societies, including SIDO (Italian Society of Orthodontics), AAO (American Association of Orthodontists), and WFO (World Federation of Orthodontists).
COSTS
EARLY BIRD – € 160 (until 20/12/2025)
REGULAR – € 200
POSTGRADUATE TRAINEES SPECIAL PRICE – € 100
FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM OR WRITE TO info@bobih.org
Brief selected bibliography:
1.Galluccio G. (2021). Is the use of clear aligners a real critical change in oral health prevention and treatment? Clinica Terapeutica, 172(2), 113-115.
An article that examines in depth whether the introduction of clear aligners truly represents a paradigm shift in terms of prevention, clinical management, and patient adherence. The analysis explores their advantages, biological limitations, implications for oral health, and impact on everyday clinical practice.
2. Galluccio G., De Stefano A. A., Horodynski M., Impellizzeri A., Guarnieri R., Barbato E., Di Carlo S., De Angelis F. (2023). Efficacy and Accuracy of Maxillary Arch Expansion with Clear Aligner Treatment. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(5), 4634.
A clinical study assessing the actual ability of aligners to produce predictable and controlled maxillary expansion. Through pre–post treatment measurements, the authors analyze discrepancies between planned and achieved movements, providing practical guidance for clinical planning.
3. Serritella E., Impellizzeri A., Liguori A., Galluccio G. (2021). Auriculotherapy used to manage orthodontic pain: a randomized controlled pilot study. Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 26(6), e2119381.
A randomized pilot trial investigating the effectiveness of auriculotherapy in controlling pain associated with orthodontic activations. The study highlights a potential reduction in discomfort and suggests possible integrations between complementary techniques and conventional orthodontic practice.
4. Galluccio G., Impellizzeri A., De Stefano A. A., Serritella E., Guercio Monaco E. (2020). Multiple Dental Inclusion in Monozygotic Twins with Congenital Visual Impairment. Case Reports in Dentistry, 2020, 8856206. DOI: 10.1155/2020/8856206.
A clinical case involving monozygotic twins with multiple dental impactions and congenital visual impairment. The article discusses genetic correlations, craniofacial development, and treatment implications, offering insights into phenotypic variability within twin contexts.
5. Podda R., Imondi F., De Stefano A., Horodynski M., Vernucci R. A., Galluccio G. (2025). Clinical Outcomes of Skeletal Anchorage Versus Conventional Anchorage in the Class III Orthopaedic Treatment in Growing Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 38(2), 133-141.
A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the clinical effectiveness of skeletal anchorage versus conventional anchorage in the orthopedic correction of Class III malocclusions during growth. The work synthesizes evidence on stability, predictability, and therapeutic timing, providing guidance based on aggregated data.
6. Faber J., et al. (2024). The role of orthodontists in the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Progress in Orthodontics, 25(1), 15.
An article examining the orthodontist’s contribution within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, highlighting their role in diagnostic decision-making, the integrated management of malocclusions, and coordination with other medical and dental specialties.
7. Sangle P., et al. (2023). Effective techniques and emerging alternatives in orthodontic tooth movement: A comprehensive review. Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 9, 100218.
A comprehensive review of the main techniques for dental movement, ranging from traditional methodologies to emerging solutions. The article explores biomechanical mechanisms, technological innovations, and strategies aimed at optimizing treatment speed, patient comfort, and long-term stability.
8. Viglianisi A., et al. (2025). Biomechanical and Biological Multidisciplinary Strategies in Contemporary Orthodontics. Bioengineering, 12(1), 49.
A work that analyzes the biomechanical and biological strategies applied in contemporary orthodontics, placing them within a multidisciplinary framework. The discussion integrates diagnostic aspects, principles of craniofacial growth, and combined therapeutic approaches, highlighting the value of interaction among disciplines.
9. Cozza P., Baccetti T., Franchi L. (2021). Integrated Approaches in Modern Orthodontics. Springer Nature.
A reference volume offering a comprehensive vision of integrated orthodontics, including diagnostic protocols, combined therapeutic approaches, and interdisciplinary models. The text explores how biomechanics, growth, aesthetics, and function interconnect in everyday clinical decision-making.
10. Pinho T., et al. (2020). Interdisciplinary Orthodontic Treatment: Current Perspectives. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, 54(9), 539-550.
A review exploring the clinical perspectives of interdisciplinary orthodontics, analyzing the coordination between the orthodontist and other specialists in the management of complex cases. The article provides an updated overview of indications, operative sequences, aesthetic–functional management, and their impact on therapeutic planning.