SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

17th International Congress K4 – “Digital Dentistry: Synergy between 3D Technologies and AI”, 12–14 June 2026, Hotel Holiday Inn Skopje.

Venue

Hotel Holiday Inn - Skopje, Republic of Macedonia

Congress theme

Digital Dentistry: Synergy between 3D Technologies and AI

Organizer

Dental Chamber of Macedonia

Opening day

Friday

12.06.2026
Macedonian Dental Chamber · Street Balzakova 32, Skopje

K4 Chambers Meeting

12:00 – 14:00
12:00 – 14:00
K4 Chambers Meeting

Macedonian Dental Chamber, Street Balzakova 32, Skopje

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Opening of the Congress and Official Jubilee Celebration

19:30 – 20:30
19:30 – 20:30
Millennium Hall 1

Opening of the Congress and Official Jubilee Celebration – 30 Years of the Macedonian Dental Chamber

19:30 – 20:30
Millennium Hall 1

Opening of the Congress and Official Jubilee Celebration – 30 Years of the Macedonian Dental Chamber

30 години Стоматолошка комора на Македонија
30 години
Millennium Hall 1
Millennium 1
Millennium Hall 2
Millennium 2
21:00 – 01:00
Scientific programme

Saturday

13.06.2026
Registration: 8:30 – 19:00
Millennium Hall 1

Session 1 · Millennium Hall 1

09:00 – 11:00
Chairs: Blagoja Dastevski, Vladimir Popovski
09:00 – 09:30
Vanco Spirov

“Double Scanning Technique in Guided Implantology”

09:30 – 10:00
Slađana Milardović

“Stress-Free Prosthodontics – Less Improvisation, More Control”

Chairs: Marija Andonovska, Julijana Nikolovska
10:00 – 10:30
Tadej Mirt

“3D Printing of Zirconium Ceramics for Complex Prosthetics: New Possibilities and Current Limitations”

10:30 – 11:00
Amila Zukanović

“Possibilities for Endodontic Treatment of Primary Teeth with Irreversible Pulp Changes”

11:00 – 11:20
Coffee Break

Session 2 · Millennium Hall 1

11:20 – 13:30
Chairs: Silvana Georgieva, Daniela Veleska Stevkovska
11:20 – 11:40
Jelena Popović

“Bulk-Fill Composites – Balance Between Simple Application and Mechanical Resistance”

11:40 – 12:00
Vladimir Popovski

“Aesthetic Principles in Orthognathic Surgery of Mandibular Prognathism”

12:00 – 12:20
Efka Žabokova Bilbilova

“Dental Trauma: Modern Solutions for Everyday Challenges”

12:20 – 12:40
Jetmire Alimani Jakupi

“The Role of Fissure Sealants in Caries Prevention in Permanent Molars and the Auxiliary Use of Artificial Intelligence in Monitoring Control”

12:40 – 13:00
Marija Antunović

“Artificial Intelligence in Oral HPV Infection: Risk Prediction and Prognostic Modeling”

13:00 – 13:20
Jelena Lečić

“Dental Management and Oral Manifestations of Leukemia: A Comprehensive Review of Treatment Protocols”

13:20 – 13:30
Commercial Presentation - Medica LE - MA
13:30 – 15:30
Lunch Break

Session 3 · Millennium Hall 1

15:30 – 17:50
Chairs: Cvetanka Bajraktarova Mishevska, Sašo Jovanovski
15:30 – 15:50
Leonard Bakija

“MIDAS Minimally Invasive Dentistry. Revolution. A New Option We Can Offer to Patients”

15:50 – 16:10
Miloš Beloica

“Sedation in Dentistry”

16:10 – 16:30
Sabetim Čerkezi

“Assessment of Impacted Maxillary Canines Using Panoramic Radiography and CBCT”

16:30 – 16:50
Armend Rexhepi & Jeta Rexhepi

“Orthodontic-Surgical Treatment in Patients with Impacted Teeth”

Chairs: Dancho Bizevski, Aneta Angelovska
16:50 – 17:10
Nada Spirovska

“Screening of Periodontal Diseases – Importance, Possibilities and Methods”

17:10 – 17:30
Dejan Kalaba & Slavko Rajković

“Full Contour Zirconia Crowns – Technical Workshop”

17:30 – 17:50
Biljana Evrosimovska

“Innovative Technologies as a Key to Success in the Treatment of Dental Implant Complications”

Session 4 · Millennium Hall 1

17:50 – 19:20
Chairs: Sabetim Čerkezi, Budima Pejkovska Shahpaska
17:50 – 18:10
Ivica Stančić

“Prosthetic Treatment in Elderly Patients – Possibilities and Limitations”

18:10 – 18:30
Almedin Berisha

“A Perfect White Line, but a Poor Outcome? Who Is the Silent Hero of Successful Endodontics?”

18:30 – 18:50
Natasha Teovska Mitrevska

“Laser and Photobiomodulation Therapy for Oral and Perioral Lesions: Clinical Cases and Indications”

18:50 – 19:10
Irena Gavrilović

“Interceptive Orthodontics – Early Treatment and Clinical Application”

21:00 – 01:00
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Scientific programme

Sunday

14.06.2026
Registration: 8:30 – 15:00
Millennium Hall 1

Session 1 · Millennium Hall 1

09:00 – 11:30
Chairs: Vancho Spirov, Vlatko Kokolanski
09:00 – 09:20
Dancho Bizevski

“Diagnosis and Management of Periapical Lesions in the Orofacial Region”

09:20 – 09:40
Ilijana Muratovska

“Definitive Root Canal Fillings and Associated Challenges”

09:40 – 10:00
Bunjamin Džaferi

“Autologous Dentin Graft – An Innovative Biological Approach in Augmentation Surgery”

Commercial Presentation - Bioline
Chairs: Efka Žabokova Bilbilova, Irena Gavrilović
10:00 – 10:20
Milan Kamčev

“Dental Interventions in Pregnant Women”

10:20 – 10:40
Vesna Trpevska

“Digital Occlusal Analysis for Diagnosis and Therapy of Myofascial Pain Syndrome”

10:40 – 11:00
Natasha Stavreva

“Oral Health in Elderly Patients – A Challenge of the Modern Era”

11:00 – 11:10
Commercial Presentation - Bosnalijek
11:30 – 11:50
Coffee Break

Session 2 · Oral Presentations · Millennium Hall 1

11:40 – 13:10
Chairs: Bojan Poposki, Mirko Saveski
11:50 – 12:00
Sanela Idoska

“A Rare Case of Massive Lymphadenopathy with Bone Invasion and Intracranial Extension: Malignant Lymphoma vs. Rosai–Dorfman Disease (RDD)”

12:00 – 12:10
Elena Vasilevska Gjorgjieva

“Modern Treatment Protocols for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Interdisciplinary Approach”

12:10 – 12:20
Ognjanka Damjanova & Lidija Stefanovska

“Smile Through Trust – The Role of the Dental Nurse in Treating Patients with Disabilities”

12:20 – 12:30
Irena Bogatinovska

“From Analog Past to Digital Future – 3D Gnathometric Analysis of Angle Class II and Class III Malocclusions”

12:30 – 12:40
Budima Pejkovska Shahpaska

“The Digital Workflow in Designing and Fabricating Occlusal Splints”

12:40 – 12:50
Martina Anastasovska

“Evaluation of Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Potential in Patients with Oral cancer”

12:50 – 13:00
Tanja Dejanoska

“Application of Artificial Intelligence in Planning and Predicting Outcomes in All-on-4 and All-on-6 Implant Concepts”

13:00 – 13:10
Angel Andonovski

“Digital Wax-Up Guided Injectable Veneers: A Minimally Invasive Approach to Esthetic Smile Rehabilitation”

13:10 – 13:20
Commercial Presentation - Promedika
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Session 3 · Poster Presentations · Millennium Hall 1

13:30 – 15:40
Chairs: Amela Cana, Emilija Kostadinovska
13:30 – 13:35
Ana Petroska

“To Save or Extract? Clinical Evidence Supporting Tooth Preservation through Endodontic Therapy”

13:35 – 13:40
Danica Monevska Popović

“Odontogenic Infections and Hematological Biomarkers”

13:40 – 13:45
Budima Pejkovska Shahpaska

“Application of Leaf Occlusal Gauge in Modern Prosthodontics”

13:45 – 13:50
Drin Čerkezi & Jovan Mladenovski

“Radiographic Localization and Evaluation of Impacted Maxillary Canines: A Comparative and Correlative Study of Chausu and Kuftinec Methods”

13:50 – 13:55
Bojan Poposki

“Non-Enzymatic Antioxidants Reduce Lipid Peroxidation in Experimentally Induced Oral Mucositis by 5-Fluorouracil”

13:55 – 14:00
Kostadin Kangov

“Treatment of a Patient with Reduced Occlusal Vertical Dimension Using Zirconium Dioxide”

14:00 – 14:05
Olivera Mitrova

“Non-Pharmacological Behavior Management Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry”

14:05 – 14:10
Mirko Saveski

“Comparative Analysis of Coronary Microleakage in Temporary Restorative Materials”

14:10 – 14:15
Aneta Lazarova

“Current Status of Nutrition Education in Dental Schools in the Western Balkans”

14:15 – 14:20
Mimoza Sulejmani

“Denture Displacement and Mucosal Support Behavior in Mandibular Implant Overdentures with Different Attachment Systems: A Finite Element Analysis”

14:20 – 14:25
Darko Kočovski

“Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Parents Regarding Fluorides”

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14:25 – 14:30
Julija Zarkova Atanasova

“Esthetic Gingival Contouring through BOPT Technique: A Clinical Case Report”

14:30 – 14:35
Julija Zarkova Atanasova

“Digital Protocol for Injectable Composite Molding Technique: A Clinical Case Report”

14:35 – 14:40
Adelina Hoxha Tairi

“Clinical Examination vs Radiographic Diagnosis: Which Is More Important in Modern Dentistry”

14:40 – 14:45
Adelina Hoxha Tairi

“Crowding in Permanent Dentition: A School-Based Study”

14:45 – 14:50
Adelina Vinca Nedjipi

“Evaluation of Oral Hygiene Habits in First Grade Children through Parental Surveys and Clinical Examination”

14:50 – 14:55
Vlatko Kokolanski

“Fluoride Ion Concentrations in Commercial Mouthwashes: Comparison with Manufacturer Declarations”

14:55 – 15:00
Vlatko Kokolanski

“The Educational Impact of the Virtual Laboratory Labaxon on Learning Action Potentials and Neuromuscular Function in Dental Technician Students”

15:00 – 15:05
Stefan Kuzmanovski

“Evaluation of Marginal Adaptation of Temporary Crowns Fabricated by Conventional and Modern Techniques (In Vitro Study)”

15:05 – 15:10
Anita Petreska

“Assessment of Anesthesiological-Functional Load in Patients with Special Needs Supported by Artificial Intelligence”

15:10 – 15:15
Aneta Lazarova

“Use and Perception of AI-Based Tools Among Parents for Information Related to Children’s Oral Health”

15:15 – 15:20
Dafina Kolgeci

“Minimally Invasive Gingivectomy with Diode Laser after Orthodontic Treatment”

15:20 – 15:25
Zhivko Miloshevski

“Digital Trackers in Orthodontic Removable Appliances”

15:25 – 15:30
Emilija Miloshevska

“Digital Trackers in Orthodontic Removable Appliances: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Monitoring of Compliance in Modern Orthodontics”

15:30 – 15:35
Mihajlo Petrovski

“Use of Laser Technology in the Treatment of Periodontal Diseases: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Clinical Practice of Dentists”

15:35 – 15:40
Antoaneta Trajkovska

“Antimicrobial activity of commercially available mouthwashes against Streptococcus mutans: an in vitro screening study”

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