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meetings European Aligner Society European Aligner Society making strides: From Vienna to Venice Two years ago, the European Aligner Society (EAS) started on its path as a scientific society whose aims are to provide information and edu- cation on aligner therapy, a treatment modality in which there has been an incremental growth in interest over the last decade among both cli- nicians and patients. The first congress in Vienna in Austria, under former President Dr Graham Gardner, was a great success in terms of the scientific programme, visitor attendance and exhibitor presence. It rep- resented our time point zero from where we started working on a common project with pas- sion and enthusiasm. One of the goals set by the EAS board for the second EAS congress is to continue to build on our success in Vienna by maintaining the quality of the lectures, compiling a scientific programme with the highest standards in orthodontic treat- ment and beginning to work on research awards. The congress, to be hosted by our new pres- ident, Dr Francesco Garino, will take place in the breath-taking surrounds of Venice in Italy from 16 to 19 February 2018. The event is planned to provide the most complete scientific and clinical education to orthodontists providing aligner therapy not only in Europe but throughout the world. Our commitment is to provide compre- hensive information on aligner therapy and to provide clinicians with the tools to ofer the best treatment choices available. With this aim, the scientific programme fea- tures many of the specialty’s most distinguished lecturers. The two-day programme consists of pre-congress courses and workshops in a variety of fields related to aligner orthodontics. In the ple- nary session, keynote speakers from both the aca- demic and the clinical fields will be giving presen- tations on several aligner systems. Topics will cover biomechanics, auxiliaries, hybrid treatments, teen treatments, temporary anchorage devices and digital smile design. Drs Luis Carrière, Benedict Wilmes, Junji Sugawara, John Morton and Christian Coachman, among others, have already confirmed their participation as lecturers. The special Breakfast with the Expert will be held on Sunday morning to give every participant the opportunity to have a peer-to-peer discus- sion with the best-known experts in the field of aligner orthodontics. A post-congress course on digital smile design to be held by Coachman will be the real novelty of this congress. The entire day on 19 February will be dedicated to this revo- lutionary approach to aligner orthodontics. EAS recognises that the orthodontic aligner industry and allied companies are crucial in help- ing to identify EAS as a reference and the provider of gold standard meetings for aligner orthodon- tics so that excellence, best practice and research can be enjoyed and shared not only by EAS mem- bers but also by all event attendees. The society works closely with companies that operate in the field of aligner therapy, from manufacture to digital integration and eficiency in aligner treat- ment. EAS is therefore in a strong position to bridge the gap between clinicians and the latest products being developed by these companies. This symbiotic relationship results in up-to-date knowledge creating a better patient experience and improved treatment outcomes. With the enchanting city of Venezia, this con- gress will provide an outstanding combination of educational, social and recreational opportunities. EAS looks forward to welcoming you to Venice! DTI is the official partner of the EAS Dr Francesco Garino, EAS President 2018/2019 Dr Graham Gardner, EAS President 2016/2017 Dr Tommaso Castroflorio, scientific chairperson of the second EAS congress 44 ortho 2/2017