Practical Approach to Preventive & Interceptive Orthodontics (November 2026)
5th – 7TH NOVember 2026
Step into a transformative 3-day journey designed to completely elevate your approach to preventive and interceptive orthodontics. This immersive program is crafted to move beyond theory — equipping you with a clear, structured diagnostic mindset and the confidence to make precise clinical decisions from day one. You’ll master the FOCA diagnostic method, refine your facial analysis skills, and gain clarity on when and how to intervene with one-phase or two phase treatment. From selecting the right expansion protocol to hands-on workshops with expanders, Day 1 ensures you walk away with practical tools to confidently manage transverse discrepancies in both upper and lower arches.
Day 2 takes your clinical capabilities further, diving deep into the management of sagittal and vertical problems that challenge everyday practice. You’ll explore cutting-edge protocols for treating skeletal Class II and Class III cases — including mini-implant approaches — alongside effective strategies for open bite and deep bite correction. This isn’t just observation — you’ll actively build functional appliances, learn construction bite techniques, and gain the kind of hands-on experience that directly translates into better patient outcomes. Every concept is grounded in real-world application, ensuring you can implement what you learn immediately.
By Day 3, the focus shifts to true clinical mastery — bringing everything together in a dynamic, case-driven environment. You’ll tackle impacted teeth, understand 4×2 mechanics, and perform hands-on cantilever techniques for canine traction with precision. The course culminates in a guided case planning session where you’ll analyze and develop treatment strategies for real cases, sharpening your clinical reasoning alongside expert guidance. This is more than a course — it’s a complete clinical upgrade, designed for dentists who are ready to think smarter, treat earlier, and deliver exceptional orthodontic outcomes with confidence.
Course Coordinator

Dr. Rayane Pinto
Dr. Rayane Pinto is a highly accomplished orthodontist, educator, and international speaker with a strong academic and clinical background in orthodontics and craniofacial sciences. She holds a degree in Dentistry from the University of São Paulo (USP, Bauru, Brazil), a Master’s degree in Craniofacial Anomalies Rehabilitation from HRAC/USP (Centrinho), and a PhD in Orthodontics from São Paulo State University (UNESP, Araraquara). She is also a certified specialist in Orthodontics (CPO Uningá).
Dr. Pinto currently serves as a Professor and Coordinator of Orthodontics specialization programs in Brazil, particularly in Sorocaba, and also coordinates orthodontic courses internationally, including in Ecuador. In addition to her academic roles, she is the founder of Odontología sin Fronteras, an international orthodontic education platform that has trained thousands of dentists across more than 60 countries.
As an educator and mentor, she has taught over 4,500–10,000 students through her online and in person programs, with her digital content reaching over 100,000 monthly views. Her teaching spans across Brazil and numerous countries in Latin America and beyond, including Chile, Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, and others, reflecting her strong global presence in orthodontic education.
Dr. Pinto is also an active researcher, contributing to scientific literature in orthodontics, craniofacial development, and related fields, with multiple publications and collaborations linked to leading Brazilian institutions such as USP and UNESP. Her professional mission is centered on education, innovation, and impact—leveraging both clinical practice and digital platforms to improve orthodontic outcomes worldwide.
She is particularly passionate about preventive and interceptive orthodontics and aims to transform one million smiles globally through accessible, high-quality education and treatment approaches.
Course Curriculum
DAY 1 — HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND MANAGE TRANSVERSE PROBLEMS
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM : FOCA Diagnostic Method (Facial, Occlusal, Cephalometric Analysis and Anamnesis) applied to patients in Interceptive Orthodontics. Workshop of Facial Analysis.
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM : Coffee Break
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM ; One-Phase vs Two-Phase Treatment and Best Opportunity to Treat
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM : Management of transverse discrepancies in the upper arch: How to select between slow and rapid maxillary expansion. Part I
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM : Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 3:40 PM : Management of transverse discrepancies in the upper arch: Part II. Management of transverse discrepancies in the lower arch: appliance selection and clinical protocols.
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM : Afternoon Tea
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM : Workshop of Expanders
DAY 2 — HOW TO TREAT SAGITTAL AND VERTICAL PROBLEMS
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM : Treatment of Skeletal Class III at ideal and late stages (Mini implant protocol)
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM : Coffee Break
11:20 AM – 1:00 PM : Treatment of Skeletal Class II in the actual perspective
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM : Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 3:40 PM : Treatment of Open and Deep bite in Interceptive Orthodontics
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM : Afternoon Tea
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM : Workshop appliances. Hands-on of construction bite for Class II functional appliances
DAY 3 — APPLYING CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM : Management of impacted teeth in Interceptive Orthodontics
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM : Coffee Break
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM : 4×2 mechanics in Interceptive Orthodontics
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM : Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM : Hands-on: Cantilever mechanics for canine traction and 4×2 technique with Omega Loop
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM : Afternoon Tea
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM : Case planning session: Participants will receive a template in advance
– Three selected cases will be discussed and planned during the course.
– Course conclusion and certificate ceremony.
Course Fee
Practical Approach to Preventive & Interceptive Orthodontics (November 2026)
Tier 1 – Super Early Bird
RM 4,800.00
(Limited seats until fully booked or until 30th June 2026)
Deposit of RM 2,000 (Immediate Payment)
1st payment of RM 1,400 by 15th July 2026
2nd payment of RM 1,400 by 15th August 2026
OR
One-off Payment : RM4,800 (Immediate Payment)
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The following refund terms shall apply:
- More than 30 days prior to course commencement: A refund will be issued in the form of store credit only.
- Less than 30 days prior to course commencement: No refunds will be provided and any amount paid shall be forfeited.
- All fees paid are non-transferable to other courses or participants.
- Any refunds or store credits approved will be processed to the original payment method used at the time of registration, where applicable.
- The management reserves the right to amend or make changes to the course due to unforeseen circumstances.
