Agadir Hosts the 4th National Dental Medicine Congress of Tiznit with the Participation of Moroccan and International Experts

The city of Agadir will host the fourth edition of the Tiznit National Dental Medicine Congress on November 5, 6 and 7, 2026. Organized by the Tiznit Association of Dental Practitioners (AMDT), the event will be held at the Grand Dominium Hotel under the theme “General Practice and Innovations,” with the participation of physicians, professors and experts from Morocco and abroad.

The announced scientific program combines conferences, practical workshops and live clinical demonstrations, focusing on the latest developments in restorative dentistry, endodontics, implantology and orthodontics, as well as the use of digital technologies and dental practice management.

The congress is chaired by Dr Lahcen Larko, while Prof. Youssef Haïkel serves as scientific chair and Dr Salaheddine El Otmani as honorary chair, according to the event’s official poster.

Two preliminary workshops on Thursday

The proceedings will begin on Thursday, November 5, with two preliminary workshops running from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The first will focus on composite restoration of anterior teeth and layering techniques, led by Dr Ronny Servati and Prof. Youssef Haïkel.

The second workshop will address the simplification of endodontic treatment without compromising its quality, through principles and clinical applications, with the participation of Prof. Marilyn Minot, Prof. Davide Mancino and Prof. Youssef Haïkel.

Restoration, implantology and medical imaging on Friday’s program

On Friday, November 6, workshops will begin at 9 a.m., covering anterior tooth restoration, 2D and 3D imaging, immediate implantation and early loading, as well as tissue-grafting techniques.

The program will continue with workshops on the use of diode lasers in general practice, the management of root canal curvatures and techniques for restoring Class V lesions.

In addition to Ronny Servati, these sessions will be led by Bachir Otmane, Anas Mertazak, Olivier Hug, Moulay Ismail Afif, Abderrahmane Hammouda and Othmane Nouarat.

In the afternoon, the conferences will begin at 3 p.m. with a presentation on indirect restorations by Ronny Servati and Charles Toledano, followed by a presentation by Charles Toledano on the rehabilitation of cases of tooth wear and the vertical dimension of occlusion.

The official opening ceremony will take place between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., after which the conferences will resume with two presentations on posterior composite restorations and endodontic surgery, delivered by François Reitzer and Davide Mancino.

Digital technologies and live demonstrations on Saturday

The Saturday, November 7, program will begin at 8:30 a.m. with workshops on anterior tooth restoration using injectable composite, the treatment of severe tooth wear and the preparation of aesthetic veneers using a preliminary mock-up.

The program will also include workshops on simplifying and securing endodontic treatment and on anesthesia techniques for complex cases, with the participation of François Reitzer, Charles Toledano, Olivier Étienne, Marilyn Minot, Davide Mancino, Youssef Haïkel and Stéphane Diaz.

At 11 a.m., Prof. El Mehdi Jouhadi will deliver a lecture on digitally guided aesthetic rehabilitation, from the virtual patient to clinical application.

This will be followed by a live demonstration of implant surgery led by Dr Bachir Otmane, and then by a presentation from Dr Abderrahmane Hammouda on managing complex endodontic cases.

The congress will also devote attention to practice management, with a presentation by Mustapha Doukha on improving practice performance and transitioning from the role of practitioner to management and leadership responsibilities.

A professional session and lectures on treatment choices

Saturday afternoon’s conferences will continue with a presentation by Prof. Marilyn Minot on preserving pulp vitality, followed by another from Prof. Zakaria Bentahar on combining clear aligners and fixed appliances to optimize orthodontic outcomes.

The program includes a professional session led by Dr Mohamed Sedira, who is listed as president of the National Council of the National Order of Dental Practitioners.

The scientific proceedings will then resume with a lecture by Dr Karim El Jaafali on immediate loading in implantology and the role of scientific data and clinical assessment in decision-making, followed by a presentation by Dr Olivier Étienne on ceramic veneers, from smile design to bonding.

The congress is being organized in partnership with the National Council and the Southern Regional Council of the National Order of Dental Practitioners, as well as the Souss-Massa Union of Dental Practitioners, according to the organizations listed on the event’s poster.

This diversity of topics will enable participants to combine discussions of scientific knowledge with training in its practical applications, while exchanging experiences on the therapeutic and organizational challenges dental practitioners face in their daily practice.