



Ana Malaquias Valente
President of the Organizing Committee
of the XXXI SPO Congress
Welcome message
Dear colleagues.
The Portuguese Society of Orthodontics (SPO) is pleased to invite you to join the XXXI Congress, which will be held between October 23 and 25 this year at the Casa da Cultura in Ílhavo.
The municipality of Ílhavo is located in central Portugal, crossed by the channels of the Ria de Aveiro, connecting it to the Atlantic Ocean and stretching along an extensive coastline of golden sandy beaches – the iconic beaches of Barra and Costa Nova, with their picturesque setting and colorful haystacks.
The theme proposed for the XXXI Congress is “Orthodontics from 8 to 80”.
The organization aims to provide an enriching experience, addressing the latest advances in orthodontics and their application in different age groups, for which we have renowned national and international professionals. This event will be an excellent opportunity to share knowledge, explore new techniques and strengthen ties between professionals in the field.
We are counting on the presence of all our colleagues to make this congress a milestone in the history of the SPO. Your participation will be essential for promoting quality care for our patients and for enhancing the role of orthodontists in healthcare.
Participate and be part of this moment of great importance.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get up to date and join the largest orthodontic scientific community in Portugal.
We’re counting on your presence!
Sincerely,
Pre-Congress Course
23 October 2025

Sandra Tai
Unlock The Future of Orthodontics: Mastering Breakthrough Innovations for Teens

Program
The program will be available soon.
October 23 - Thursday
PRE-CONGRESS COURSE
08:30h
Opening of the Secretariat
09:00 | 18:30h
COURSE
09:00 | 13:00h
The power of early interceptive treatment with Angel Aligners Kid1
Steffen Decker
10:30 | 11:00h
Coffee-break
13:00 | 14:30h
Lunch
14:30 | 18:30h
Unlocking the future of orthodontics: mastering breakthroung innovations for teens
Sandra Tai
16:00 | 16:30h
Coffee-break
18:30h
SPO GENERAL MEETING
October 24 - Friday
CONGRESS
08:00h
Opening of the Secretariat
09:00 | 09:45h
When efficiency meets predictability
Speaker: Enzo Pasciuti
09:45 | 10:30h
Growing patients and aligners
– How far can we go?
Speaker: Pedro Costa Monteiro
10:30 | 11:00h
Coffee-break
11:00 | 11:30h
Multidisciplinary treatments for children
Speaker: Gemma López Ruiz
11:30 | 12:15h
Back to the future: The power of clinical diagnosis…
In the age of digital
Speaker: Helena Afonso Agostinho
12:15 | 12:45h
OPENING SESSION
12:45 | 14:00h
Lunch
14:00 | 14:45h
BAME, CBCT & aligners! The orthodontic trio!
Speaker: Pedro Dominguez
14:45 | 15:45h
Flipping brackets in orthodontics: Hidden secrets
Speaker: Bilal Koleilat
15:45 | 16:30h
How to jointly treat patients with TMJpathologies with conventional orthodontics or aligners
Speaker: Andrea Bono
16:30 | 17:15h
Coffee-break
17:15 | 18:00h
New limits for orthodontics with self-ligating systems
Speaker: Ágata Carvalho
18:00 | 18:30h
Approach to the patient with external root resorption (EARR)
Speaker: Cristina Faria Teixeira
18:30 | 19:00h
Presentation of Oral Communications
19:00h
End of the second day of the Congress
October 25th - Saturday
CONGRESS
08:00h
Opening of the Secretariat
09:00 | 09:45h
Orofacial harmonization applied to orthodontics
– How to enhance the smile of orthodontic patients
Speaker: Sofia Lopes
09:45 | 10:30h
Biomechanics with aligners in the management of mandibular deviations
Speaker: Alex Bayona
10:30 | 11:00h
Coffee-break
11:00 | 11:30h
Exploring different therapies in the mixed dentitionapproach :
A comprehensive view
Speaker: Elena Cerviño
11:30 | 12:00h
The art of moving teeth. Invisible orthodontics in periodontal patients
Speaker: Constanza Cuadrado
12:00 | 12:30h
Myofunctional devices: Treating the cause and not just the effects. Clinical cases
Speaker: Soraia Oliveira
12:30 | 14:00h
Lunch
14:00 | 14:45h
Management of canines included with an aligner system. From prevention to retention
Speaker: Martín Pedernera
14:45 | 15:15h
Bimaxillary skeletal expansion – How, when, why
Speaker: Francisco Azevedo Coutinho
15:15 | 15:45h
Revolution in orthognathic surgery: Minimally invasive with maximum results
Speaker: Carlos Faria
15:45 | 16:30h
Coffee-break
16:30 | 17:15h
Aligners and mini-implants in missing upper incisors:
Biomechanics and provisional rehabilitation in the growth phase
Speaker: Teresa Pinho
17:15 | 17:30h
CLOSING CEREMONY
Presentation of prizes to the winners of the Oral Communications and Posters
Presentation of prizes for the raffles
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Registration for the SPO Congress
Guarantee your presence at the XXXI SPO Congress now.
Access the online registration area below.
Take advantage of the benefits for SPO Members! Find out more HERE.
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Values XXXI SPO Congress
SPO members
Students and recent graduates *
APHTOF/ SPODF members
Non-members
Early-bird until
31-08-2025
After
31-08-2025
Early-bird until
31-08-2025
After
31-08-2025
Early-bird until
31-08-2025
After
31-08-2025
Pre-Congress
80€
125€
130€
150€
130€
160€
Congress
60€
80€
160€
190€
200€
210€
Pre-Congress + Congress
95€
135€
230€
270€
280€
310€
*Registration as an SPO member implies the absence of overdue dues and the sending of proof.
*Registration as a student requires proof of enrolment valid for the year 2024/25.
* New graduates in the last 2 years (2025/2024/2023)
SPO Congress Dinner
The Congress Dinner will be held on October 24 at 8:30pm.
Sal Poente Restaurant
Canal de São Roque, nº 82/83, 3800-256 Aveiro
Don’t miss the opportunity to dine in this unique space, in the old Salt Warehouses – the city’s historical heritage.
Salpoente is a tribute to the people and raw materials of the Ria de Aveiro region, recreated in a cuisine of excellence. A poetry of flavors and feelings, through modern and contemporary surroundings that pay homage to art, tradition and the creation of moments that last through time.

Organizing Committee
Ana Malaquias Valente (Chair)
Carlos Coelho (Vice-Chair)
Aline Gonçalves
Ana Lopes Vieira
Ana Gaio
Carla Barata
Cristina Faria Teixeira
Jorge João
Primavera Sousa Santos
Selma Pascoal
Scientific Committee
Ana Rita Carvalho
Eugénio Martins
Francisco Salvado
Jorge João
Josep Ustrell Torrent
Paulo Fernandes Retto
Sónia Alves
Teresa Pinho
Vanda Urzal
Suggested stays
Are you starting to plan your attendance at the XXXI SPO Congress? Below are some suggestions of hotels for your stay.







The Montebelo Vista Alegre Ílhavo Hotel is a symbol of the history, art and culture of the Central region of Portugal, combined with the universal value of the heritage and history of one of Portugal’s most prestigious brands: Vista Alegre.
Part of Montebelo Hotels & Resorts, with a presence in Portugal and Mozambique, this 5-star hotel is located on the banks of the Ria de Aveiro, just 6.8 km from the beaches of Costa Nova and the center of Aveiro and 50 minutes from the city of Porto.
- Lugar da Vista Alegre 3830-292 Ílhavo - Portugal
- montebelovistaalegreilhavo@montebelohotels.com
- (+351) 234 241 630





- Av. Mário Sacramento, 113 3830-052 Ílhavo Portugal
- (+351) 234 329 860
- geral@hotelilhavoplaza.com
Right in the heart of the city of Ílhavo, in Aveiro, you’ll find the Hotel Ílhavo Plaza & Spa, a place that combines the charm and sophistication of a 4-star hotel with the warmth of a family atmosphere. Equipped with a modern atmosphere, it combines comfort with excellent service, providing unparalleled well-being.
Submission of scientific papers
The Scientific Committee of the Portuguese Orthodontic Society invites authors to submit poster abstracts for possible inclusion in its scientific program.
Please consult the rules for submitting scientific papers and fill in the form below.
Deadline for abstract submission – August 31st
CONTACT US
Ílhavo House of Culture
Av. 25 de Abril
3830-044 Ílhavo
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