7-11 JUNE 2026 | DUBLIN, IRELAND
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Simon Littlewood

Speaking on: Orthodontic Retention in the Digital Era

Speaker Biography

Dr Simon Littlewood is a consultant orthodontist in the national health service in Bradford, runs a small private clinic, and is Senior Clinical Lecturer at University of Leeds, UK. He is Honorary Secretary of the British Orthodontic Society and He is currently co-Course Director of the Yorkshire Orthodontic Therapy Course and has previously been Chair of the British Orthodontic Conference, Secretary of the British Orthodontic Society, and Chair of Examiners for the Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Dr Littlewood is co-author of the 5th edition of the best-selling textbook “An Introduction to Orthodontics” as well as writing over 80 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and appearing in educational videos. As an entertaining and highly sought-after speaker, he has been invited to lecture to orthodontic audiences in over 35 countries, particularly on the topic of orthodontic retention, and is well known for being an entertaining lecturer capable of translating high quality research into clinically relevant and practical information for clinical audiences.

Presentation title

Orthodontic Retention in the Digital Era

Retention remains one of the great challenges in orthodontics. In this presentation Simon Littlewood will discuss how exciting new developments in digital workflow and CAD/CAM technology is opening up exciting new opportunities for retention. As a presenter Simon has gained an international reputation for translating high-quality evidence into clinically-relevant information, delivered in an entertaining and engaging style. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an update on how to use the latest technology in retention that is now available to all clinicians.

Learning outcomes

  • Be aware of current digital workflow opportunities for orthodontic retainers
  • Be familiar with new methods of producing retainers using CAD/CAM technology utilising 3D printing and robotic wire bending
  • Appreciate the evidence to support the use of these new technologies

Presentation

Orthodontic Retention in the Digital Era