Dr. Vittorio Cacciafesta
Dr.Cacciafesta Vittorio
- Degree in Dentistry from the University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- 1995/1996 Research fellow at the Department of Orthodontics, Humboldt University, Berlin
- Completed specialist training in orthodontics at the Royal Dental College, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- currently assistant professor in the orthodontic departments of the Universities of Pavia and Insubria, Varese/Italy
- visiting professor at the University of Aarhus/Denmark and Temple University Philadelphia/USA
- has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles
- co-editor of the publications ‘Orthodontics’ and ‘Ortodonzia Clinica’ and editorial board member of ‘Progress in Orthodontics’
- scientific collaborator of the journals ‘American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics’, ‘Angle Orthodontist’, ‘European Journal of Orthodontics’, ‘Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research’ and ‘Ortognatodonzia Italiana’
- Member of the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO), the European Orthodontic Society (EOS), Angle`s Society (Nord Atlantic-Group), the Italian Orthodontic Society (SIDO) and the Italian Society of Lingual Orthodontics and Esthetics (SIOLE)
More courses
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Straight Wire Technique: the McLaughlin – Bennett treatment philosophy
Skopje and Pforzheim | Speaker(s): Dr. Daniele CantarellaCourse in 3 modules with theory and hands-on sessions. The aim of the course is to provide the elements to formulate the diagnosis and planning of orthodontic treatment according to the philosophy of doctors Richard McLaughlin and John Bennett.
The McLaughlin-Bennett MB 5.0 system represents the most advanced version of the MBT orthodontic system, conceived by doctors McLaughlin, Bennett and Trevisi in the 1990s, which today has become one of the most widely used treatment philosophies in the world. -
Pushing the boundaries of skeletal anchorage
Chisinau, Moldova | Speaker(s): Dr. Giorgio IodiceThis two-day advanced course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of modern orthodontic treatment, combining skeletal anchorage and aligner therapy into a coherent and clinically applicable approach.
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FAS Aligner Forum 2026 – Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw, Poland | Speaker(s): Dr. Pablo Arias, Dr. Mahmoud Elfeky, Dr. Eliza Ganczarska-Kaliszuk, Dr. Jose Maria Ponce de LeonTwo-Day FAS Aligner Forum
Join this two-day course to explore the clinical potential of the FAS Aligner System for adults and of FAS Kids in modern orthodontics.
Day 1 features Dr. Pablo Arias, Dr. Mahmoud Elfeky, and Dr. Eliza Ganczarska-Kaliszuk and focuses on the FAS Aligner system, while Day 2, presented by Dr. Jose Maria Ponce de Leon is about early treatment of children with a functional approach using the FAS Kids system.
On the first day, participants will gain practical insights into aligner treatment with FAS, will learn what distinguishes the FAS aligner system from other aligner systems and how to use these benefits in the best way for superior predictability and clinical planning, even in complex interdisciplinary cases.
The second day with a focus on FAS Kids will inform about the functional approach of the system, providing strategies for efficient early treatment of kids to avoid complex treatments later. The FAS aligner forum combines clinical expertise with practical strategies to help practitioners integrate FAS Aligners confidently into their daily practice and provide effective and efficient aligner treatments to their patients – from easy to complex cases.
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JSOP® #70 – JUST SHORT OF PERFECT
Vista, California, | Speaker(s): Dr. RonconeThe JSOP® (Just Short of Perfect) Pr ogramprovides valuable information on topics geared to increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability, and was designed to help you reach the maximum potential in your practice. In addition to the positive impact realized by your practice, JSOP participants join a growing network of doctors consisting of some of the brightest minds in orthodontics.
