Scottish Orthodontic Conference 2026

An opportunity to focus on areas of fundamental importance for the delivery of contemporary orthodontics.

23 October, 2025 / infocus
Will Peakin

Laura Short and Andrew McGregor invite you to join them for the annual Scottish Orthodontic Conference on Friday 30 January 2026 at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow or online.

This in-person and online event will provide delegates with updates on current practice and contemporary topics – with a mix of engaging speakers, clinical pearls and panel sessions.

The conference will be of interest to those based in both primary and secondary care and is intended to engage the whole orthodontic team and those with an interest in orthodontics.

The conference is aimed at:

Orthodontists
Orthodontic trainees
Orthodontic therapists
Orthodontic nurses
Dentists with an interest in orthodontics

Learning Outcomes

Improve clinical photography
Recognise clinical indications for composite restorations when finishing cases
Updated knowledge on craniofacial abnormalities and their treatment
Improve clinical efficiency with aligner treatment
Understand how the British Orthodontic Society is helping the specialty

Poster Competition

Entries for the Scottish Orthodontic Conference poster competition are currently being accepted. The top submissions will be invited to present their entry as part of the conference with the winner announced at the end. All other accepted abstracts will feature as part of a digital showcase. Full submission guidelines can be found in the downloadable documents on the RCPSG webpage.

For full details of the conference and to book your place, visit https://rcpsg.ac.uk/education/scottish-orthodontic-conference

Scottish Orthodontic Conference Programme

Friday 30 January 2026

08.30 – 09.00	Registration, tea and coffee
09.00 – 09.05	Welcome and introduction Dr Andrew McGregor and Dr Laura Short Conference Directors
Session 1 Chair: Tbc
09.05 – 09.55	British Orthodontic Society Dr Robbie Lawson, President British Orthodontic Society
09.55 – 10.25	Speaker to be confirmed
10.25 – 10.30	Panel Question and Answer session
10.30 – 11.00	Refreshment break and poster viewing
Session 2 Chair: Tbc
11.00 – 11.30	Composites in Orthodontic Care Dr Anja Visser
11.30 – 12.00	Aligners Dr Josh Reilly
12.00 – 12.40	Oral Poster Presentations Top 3-4 posters
12.40 – 12.50	Panel Question and Answer session
12.50 – 13.50	Lunch and poster viewing
Session 3 Chair: Tbc
13.50 – 14.35	Craniofacial Orthodontics Dr Susanna Dominguez-Gonzalez
14.35 – 15.20	TMJ update Mr Moorthy Halsnad
15.20 – 15.40	Panel Question and Answer session
15.40 – 16.10	Refreshment break and poster viewing
Session 4 Chair: Tbc
16.10 – 16.40	Intra Oral Photography Dr Graham Lister
16.40 – 17.00	Speaker to be confirmed
17.00 – 17.10	Panel Question and Answer session
17.10	Thank you and poster presentations