
15th Biennial National Orthodontic Congress
Advancing Orthodontic Excellence
March 10-11, 2026 @ 8:00 AM onwards
Objectives
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Bring together orthodontic practitioners, allied professionals, and international experts for a two-day scientific exchange.
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Provide continuing professional development (CPD) through lectures, symposia, posterboard, and exhibits.
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Provide opportunities for fellowship and networking among delegates and members.
Hotel Amenities and Booking
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Β Experience the 15th Biennial Orthodontic Congress at
AC Hotel by Marriott Manila!This yearβs Congress will take place at the elegant AC Hotel by Marriott Manila. Experience contemporary sophistication and elevated hospitality at AC Hotel by Marriott Manila, the first AC Hotel in the Philippines. Set within the all-glass GLAS Tower in Ortigas Center, the hotel offers abundant natural light, sweeping city and golf course views, and easy access to corporate hubs and leisure spots like Ortigas Park and The Podium.
Why Youβll Love the Venue
Β Prime Location β Conveniently situated near key business districts, dining spots, and transportation hubs for easy access throughout your stay.
Modern, Elegant Spaces β Sleek contemporary design with comfortable meeting rooms and sophisticated event facilities.
Comfortable Guest Experience β Well-appointed rooms, quality bedding, and thoughtful amenities to help you rest and recharge.
Excellent Dining & Services β On-site restaurant, lounge, and professional staff dedicated to seamless hospitality.
Easy Access
Close to Transport Hubs β Convenient access to the airport, public transport, and ride-hailing services.
Β Strategically Located β Easily reachable via major highways and main city roads.
Near Key Landmarks β Walking or short driving distance to business districts, shopping areas, and dining options.
Stay in Style
Special room packages will be available for Congress participants at a minimal cost ofΒ PhP7, 840 net/room/night. Book early to secure your spot and enjoy the convenience of staying right where the action is!
Program
DAY 1 - March 10, 2026
| 8:00 β 9:00 AM | Opening Ceremonies Keynote Address: βThe Future of Orthodontics in the Philippinesβ Dr. Dennis Lim (Chairman, Philippine Board of Orthodontists) |
| 9:00 β 10:00 AM | Lecture 1 β Dr. Sabrina Huang Redefining Class II Treatment: Orthodontics Meets Orthognathic Tooth Movement |
| 10:00 β 10:30 AM | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 β 11:30 AM | Lecture 2 β Dr. Sabrina Huang (Taiwan) Aligner Strategies for Managing Challenging Malocclusions |
| 11:30 β 12:30 PM | Lecture 3 β Dr. Sabrina Huang Thinking Beyond the Box: Transforming the Smile |
| Open Forum | |
| 12:30 β 1:15 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:15 β 2:00 PM | Symposium 1: AI in Orthodontics β Shaping Treatment with Invisalign and Brava Dr. Sabrina Huang + Dr. Narandr Chevangkul |
| 2:00 β 3:00 PM | Lecture 4 β Dr. Narandr Chevangkul Integrating Biomechanics into Treatment Planning for the Brava Independent Mover System |
| Open Forum | |
| 3:00 β 3:20 PM | Coffee Break |
| 3:20 β 4:20 PM | Lecture 5 β Dr. Narandr Chevangkul Breaking Barriers: Managing Complex Cases with the Brava Independent Mover System |
| 4:20 β 5:00 PM | Cocktail Reception |
DAY 2 - March 11, 2026
| 8:00 β 9:00 AM | Lecture 6 β Dr. Eric Liou Face-Driven Orthodontics: Management of Chin Projection/Height in Low- to High-Angle Class III Adult Patients |
| 9:00 β 10:00 AM | Lecture 7 β Dr. Eric Liou The Role of Condyle Displacement/Repositioning in Surgical or Non-Surgical Orthodontics for Mandibular Asymmetry |
| Open Forum | |
| 10:00 β 10:30 AM | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 β 11:30 AM | Symposium 2: Interactive Panel Discussion on Open Bite Treatment Philosophies & Approaches Dr. Eric Liou + Dr. Hyo-Sang Park *15-minute lecture by each speaker followed by a 30-minute panel discussion and audience engagement |
| 11:30 β 12:30 PM | Lecture 8 β Dr. Hyo-Sang Park Treatment Planning for Complicated Class I and Class III Cases in Young and Adult Patients β Clear Aligner and Micro-Implant Combined Treatments |
| 12:30 β 1:15 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:15 β 2:15 PM | Lecture 9 β Dr. Hyo-Sang Park Clinical Use and Biomechanics of Micro-Implants and Experimental Advancements to Improve Micro-Implant-Based Treatments |
| 2:15 β 3:00 PM | Closing Session |
| 3:00 β 5:00 PM | Limited Attendance Microimplant Hands-On Course - Dr. Hyo-Sang Park Trade Exhibition + Networking Cocktails |
Our Speakers
Speaker
Dr. Sabrina Chiung-Hua Huang
DDS
Sabrina Chiung-Hua Huang D.D.S
Certified orthodontist in Taiwan
Clinical consultant, Department of Orthodontics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Big Apple Dental Clinic in Tainan, Taiwan
Taipei Smile Dental Clinic in Taipei, Taiwan
President of Taiwan Association of Aesthetic Dentistry
Invisalign APAC Advisory Board member
Dr. Huang is a certified orthodontist in Taiwan. Dr. Huang practices in Tainan, Taiwan and has lectured internationally. She is a certified Invisalign speaker and shares many tips essential for maximizing the potential of the system. In private practice she has become known for interdisciplinary treatment and undertaking difficult and unusual cases from which she has learned some very advanced ideas and applied them successfully, achieving great finished cases. Many of those will be included in her lectures.
Speaker
Dr. Narandr Chevangkul
DDS
DDS (First Class Honor)
Mahidol University, Thailand
MSD in Orthodontics, Temple University, Philadelphia, USA
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics since 1990
Charter Member, American Lingual Orthodontic Association, 1987
Member, American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), 1990βpresent
Member, College of Diplomates, ABO
Speaker
Dr. Eric J.W. Liou
DDS
DDS, MS | Taiwan
Vice Superintendent, DentWay International Dental Hospital
Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Craniofacial Medicine, Chang Gung University
Dr. Eric J.W. Liou is an internationally renowned orthodontist, educator, and innovator recognized for pioneering advances in craniofacial orthodontics, surgical-orthodontic integration, and skeletal anchorage systems. He earned his DDS from Taipei Medical University and his MS in Surgery from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he also completed a craniofacial orthodontic fellowship.
Speaker
Dr. Hyo-Sang Park
DDS, MSD, PHD
1994 β 2003:
Full-time Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics and Dentistry,
Medical College, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
2001 β 2002:
Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics,
University of Oklahoma, USA
2015 β 2018:
Vice-Director, Kyungpook National University Dental Hospital, Korea
2003 β Present:
Professor and Chair, Dept. of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry,
Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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Dr. Hyo-Sang Parkβs research background is on immunohistochemical studies for neurotransmitters following tooth movement and growth studies using rats as an experimental animal. He pioneered works and extensive research on the development of microimplants since 1998. He has been using microimplants since 1998. He has been using microimplants for twenty four (24) years, owned ten (10) patents and wrote more than 100 international articles, six textbooks, and eight chapters dealing with Orthodontic Microimplants. His articles were cited in many Orthodontic journals over 9,000 times. He found Dentos Limited with collaboration with colleagues.
He has spoken to world-renowned orthodontic meetings more than 75 times as a keynote speaker and provided 2 or 3 days of microimplants training courses internationally more than 270 times. He is serving as a reviewer for AJODO, Angle Orthod, EJO, Orthodontics, and Craniofacial Research, J of Orthodontics, KJO, and other journal researches concerning clinical use of microimplants, its biomechanics, and animal experiments to improve microimplants.
Payment Options
| Early Bird | Regular Rate | Installment Package* | |
| APO Members & Students | PHP 11,000 (until January 15, 2026) |
PHP 12,500 (until February 14, 2026) |
Total Fee: PHP 12,500
Nov 15: PHP 4,500
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| Non-APO Members | PHP 12,000 (until January 15, 2026) |
PHP 13,500 (until February 14, 2026) |
Total Fee: PHP 13,500
Nov 15: PHP 4,500
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| Foreign Delegates | USD 300 (until January 15, 2026) |
USD 400 (until February 14, 2026) |
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* For Installment Check Payments
Check Labeling
Full name, cellphone number, and email must be written at the back of the check.
For inquiries: 8727-0001 loc. 2245 (Salve)
Check Mailing
Post-dated checks should be mailed to:
APO Treasurer
Dr. Lani Bergonio
Room 245 MAB2
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
Wilson St., Greenhills
San Juan City
Pay To: Association of Philippine Orthodontists
Metrobank Peso Account: 343-7-34351474-0
Metrobank Dollar Account: 343-2-34300439-1
Our Sponsors and Partners
π Refund or Substitution
- Full Refund (Minus Administrative Fee)
- Cancellations made up to 60 days before the Congress (January 10, 2026)
- A 10% administrative fee will be deducted to cover transaction and processing costs.
- Partial Refund
- Cancellations made 30β59 days before the Congress (January 11 β February 9, 2026) are eligible for a 50% refund.
- No Refund
- Cancellations made less than 30 days before the Congress (February 10, 2026 onwards) will not be eligible for a refund due to final commitments with the venue, suppliers, and program costs.
- Substitution Option
- A registered delegate who is unable to attend may transfer their registration to another participant by notifying the Secretariat in writing at least two (2) weeks before the event.
- No additional fee will be charged for substitutions.
- Force Majeure Clause
- In the event the Congress is canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the organizersβ control (e.g., natural disasters, public health emergencies, government restrictions), registration fees will either be:
- Fully refunded, or
- Applied as credit toward a rescheduled event.
- Processing of Refunds
- Approved refunds will be processed within 30 days after written request and will be returned via the original mode of payment.