Conference

Nowadays odontology is rapidly advancing at the forefront of modern medicine. Today’s achievements and solutions in this field are undoubtedly the result of the hard work and contributions of many specialists. It is most fortunate that dental implantology can be considered one of the leading fields, and that the specialists of our country, now entering the fifth decade of their professional activities, have laid a strong foundation for the development of this field not only in Lithuania but abroad as well.

Commemorating the 45th anniversary of dental implantation’s beginning in Lithuania, let’s remember each of our professional contribution to this field of odontology in different historical periods. To celebrate this historical event and the professional path we have taken together, we are kindly inviting you to join us at the international conference “BACK TO THE FUTURE” (Grand SPA Lietuva Hotel, V. Kudirkos g. 45, Druskininkai), which will be held on November 13–14, 2026.

Experienced and well-known specialists from Lithuania as well as from abroad will share their experience and knowledge in this international event!

Let’s become a part of this historic event!

Best regards
The representative of Open Dental Community
Corresponding member of the Scientific Committee
Dr. Dainius Karpavičius

when

November 13–14, 2026
Friday – Saturday

where

Grand Spa Lietuva
V.Kudirkos g. 45, Druskininkai
LT-09308 Lithuania

Speakers

PROGRAMME

Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)
November 13, 2026
Friday (Conference Hall “Neris”)
November 13, 2026
Friday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)
November 13, 2026
Friday (Conference Hall “Ratnyčėlė“)
November 13, 2026
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)
November 14, 2026
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Neris”)
November 14, 2026
Saturday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)
November 14, 2026
Saturday (Conference Hall “Ratnyčėlė“)
November 14, 2026
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Registration

9:00 am - 9:10 am
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Opening Remarks

Dr. Dainius Karpavičius (Lithuania)
9:10 am - 9:25 am
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Opening Remarks

Assoc. prof. dr. Juozas Jonaitis (Lithuania)
9:25 am - 9:35 am
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Opening Remarks

Prof. Jonas Žekonis (Lithuania)
9:35 am - 9:50 am
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Opening Remarks

Prof. Dr. Med. Gintaras Juodžbalys (Lithuania)
9:50 am - 10:00 am
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Opening Remarks

Prof. dr. med. Dainius Razukevičius (Lithuania)
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

In Memory of History

10:30 am - 10:40 am
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Opening Remarks

Prof. Vilma Brukienė (Lithuania)
10:40 am - 11:00 am
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Coffee Break

11:00 am - 11:15 am
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Video Film

11:15 am - 11:30 am
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Opening Remarks

PhD Jabbar Hasanov (Azerbaijan)
11:30 am - 11:45 am
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Opening Remarks

Dr. Viktor Vovk (Kazakhstan)
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Opening Remarks

Dr. Giancarlo Cortese (Italy)
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Opening Remarks

Dr. Henri Diederich (Luxembourg)
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Opening Remarks

PhD Ruslan Alymbaev (Kyrgyzstan)
12:30 am - 12:45 am
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Opening Remarks

Assoc. prof. dr. Ģirts Šalms (Latvia)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Lunch Break

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

The Origins of Dental Implantology in Lithuania (English translation)

Assoc. prof. dr. Juozas Jonaitis (Lithuania)

Dantų implantacijos ištakos Lietuvoje (Original language: LT)

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

The Potential of Digital Dentistry: Ensuring Precision, Efficiency, and Predictable Outcomes (English translation)

PhD Jabbar Hasanov (Azerbaijan)

Потенциал цифровой стоматологии: обеспечение точности, эффективности и предсказуемых результатов (Original language: RU)

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Minimally invasive treatment options in the compromised bone: The Bone Truss Bridge Approach (Original language: EN)

Dr. Henri Diederich (Luxembourg)
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Coffee Break

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

The Eternal equation of implantology (Original language: EN)

Dr. Giancarlo Cortese (Italy)
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

The History and Development of Dental Implantology in Latvia (Original language: EN)

Assoc. prof. dr. Ģirts Šalms (Latvia)
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Historical Aspects of the Development of Dental Implantology (English translation)

PhD Ruslan Alymbaev (Kyrgyzstan)

Исторические аспекты развития дентальной имплантологии (Original language: RU)

5:40 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

End of Day One Lectures

9:00 pm - 11:55 pm
Friday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Gala Dinner

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday (Conference Hall “Neris”)

Total fit workflows concept in implant (Original language: EN)

Prof. dr. med. Vygandas Rutkūnas (Lithuania)
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Friday (Conference Hall “Neris”)

Implant-Supported Prosthodontics: How to Achieve Natural Esthetics and Long-Term Function? (English translation)

Dr. Valda Valantiejienė (Lithuania)

Protezavimas ant implantų: kaip sukurti natūralią estetiką ir ilgalaikę funkciją? (Original language: LT)

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday (Conference Hall “Neris”)

Coffee Break

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday (Conference Hall “Neris”)

Dental Implantation in Patients with Periodontitis: What to Expect? (English translation)

Prof. dr. med. Nomeda Basevičienė (Lithuania)

Sergančiųjų periodontitu implantacija. Ko tikėtis? (Original language: LT)

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday (Conference Hall “Neris”)

Prevention and Treatment of Peri-Implantitis (English translation)

PhD Algirdas Puišys (Lithuania)

Periimplantito prevencija ir gydymas (Original language: LT)

5:40 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday (Conference Hall “Neris”)

End of Day One Lectures

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Edentulous Jaws (English translation)

Dental tech. Vytautas Čeplauskas (Lithuania)

Bedančių žandikaulių protezavimas (Original language: LT)

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Friday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Minimally Invasive Implantology: From Single-Tooth Replacement to Comprehensive Full-Arch Functional Rehabilitation (Original language: EN)

Dr. Jānis Siliņevičs (Latvia)
Dr. Aleksandr Makarov (Latvia)
PhD Vladislavs Ananjevs (Latvia)
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Coffee Break

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

One Abutment, Multiple Solutions: A Comprehensive Approach to Implant-Supported Rehabilitation (Original language: EN)

Dr. Rares Magheru (Romania)
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Gingival Engineering IN Lab: Shape, Grow, Capture (English translation)

Dental. tech. Rolandas Andrijauskas (Lithuania)

Dantenos inžinerija IN Lab: Formuoti, Auginti, Užfiksuoti (Original language: LT)

5:40 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

End of Day One Lectures

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday (Conference Hall “Ratnyčėlė“)

Masterclass: Digital Full-Arch Impressions for Immediate and Final Prostheses. Solutions to Improve the Accuracy

Prof. dr. med. Vygandas Rutkūnas (Lithuania)
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Registration

9:30 am - 10:15 am
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Immediate Implant Placement in the Esthetic Zone: An Evidence-Based Evolution of the Technique (English translation)

Prof. Dr. Med. Gintaras Juodžbalys (Lithuania)

Momentinė implantacija estetinėje zonoje: įrodymais pagrįsta metodo evoliucija (Original language: LT)

10:15 am - 11:00 am
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Inferior Alveolar Nerve Lateralization and Dental Implant Placement (English translation)

Prof. dr. med. Dainius Razukevičius (Lithuania)

Apatinio alveolinio nervo laterizacija ir implantacija (Original language: LT)

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Coffee Break

11:30 am - 12:15 am
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Clinical Experience with Bone Block Grafting for Alveolar Ridge Defects (English translation)

Dr. Viktor Vovk (Kazakhstan)

Опыт применения костных блоков при дефектах альвеолярного отростка (Original language: RU)

12:15 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

The Importance of Minimally Invasive Approaches in Implantology: Long-Term Success of Pterygoid Implants (English translation)

Dr. Laurynas Skirbutis (Lithuania)
Dr. Dainius Karpavičius (Lithuania)

Maksimali minimalios invazijos svarba implantologijoje. Ilgalaikė pterigoidinių implantų sėkmė (Original language: LT)

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Lunch Break

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Platelet Concentrates in Dental Implantology: Past and Future (English translation)

Prof. Dr. Med. Gintaras Janužis (Lithuania)

Trombocitų koncentratai dantų implantacijoje. Istorija ir ateitis. (Original language: LT)

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Author-Developed Implantation Techniques (English translation)

Dr. Yuriy Dmytryshyn (Ukraine)

Авторские техники имплантации (Original language: RU)

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Coffee Break

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

Multi-Modal Implant Dentistry with Endosseous and Subperiosteal Implants: An Italian Priority (Original language: EN)

Prof. dr. med. Enrico Belotti (Italy)
Dr. Luca Dal Carlo (Italy)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Nemunas”)

End of the Conference

8:30 am - 9:30 am
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Neris”)

Registration

9:30 am - 10:15 am
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Neris”)

Preservation of Biological Width at Extraction Sites During Immediate Implant Placement Using Contemporary Techniques (English translation)

dr. Vugar Gasimov (Azerbaijan)

Сохранение биологической ширины в области удалённых зубов при одномоментной имплантации с использованием современных методик (Original language: RU)

10:15 am - 11:00 am
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Neris”)

Prosthetic Considerations in the Esthetic Zone During Immediate Implant Placement (English translation)

PhD Adomas Auškalnis (Lithuania)

Protezavimo ypatumai estetinėje zonoje vienmomentės implantacijos metu (Original language: LT)

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Neris”)

Coffee Break

11:30 am - 12:15 am
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Neris”)

Surgical Correction of Jaw Position for Dental Implantation and Smile Macroesthetics: 25 Years of Clinical Experience (English translation)

PhD Simonas Grybauskas (Lithuania)

Žandikaulių padėties chirurginė korekcija dantų implantacijos ir šypsenos makroestetikos tikslais. 25 metų patirtis (Original language: LT)

12:15 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Neris”)

Digital Protocols 360: A Complete Digital Workflow for Full-Arch Implant Rehabilitation (English translation)

Dental Tech. Samat Yelemessov (Kazakhstan)
Dr. Erkebulan Abdakhin (Kazakhstan)

Digital Protocols 360: полный цифровой протокол тотальной реабилитации на имплантатах (Original language: RU)

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Neris”)

Lunch Break

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Neris”)

The Role of Dental Implants in Temporomandibular Joint Treatment (English translation)

Assoc. Prof. dr. Giedrė Kobs (Lithuania)

Implantų būtinybė gydant smilkininio žandikaulio sąnarį (Original language: LT)

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Neris”)

Minimally Invasive Approaches to the Rehabilitation of Patients with Dental Implants (English translation)

Dr. Azamat Amaldykov (Kazakhstan)

Малоинвазивные методы реабилитации пациентов с дентальными имплантами (Original language: RU)

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Neris”)

Coffee Break

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall ”Neris”)

Digital Function and Occlusion. Predictable Digital Treatment Planning (Original language: EN)

Dental Tech. Katrin Meikar (Estonia)
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Saturday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Registration

9:30 am - 10:15 am
Saturday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

The Importance of Implant Positioning and Prosthetic Treatment Options (English translation)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Julius Maminskas (Lithuania)

Implantų pozicionavimo svarba ir protezavimo galimybės (Original language: LT)

10:15 am - 11:00 am
Saturday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Yesterday, Today, and What About Tomorrow? (English translation)

Dr. Mindaugas Gaučys (Lithuania)

„Vakar, šiandien, o kas rytoj?“ (Original language: LT)

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Coffee Break

11:30 am - 12:15 am
Saturday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Integrating Navigation, Photogrammetry, and Dynamic Occlusion in Immediate and Full-Arch Rehabilitation (Original language: EN)

dr. Mihail Budeci (Moldova)
12:15 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Use of One-Piece Implants in Atrophic Jaws Without Bone Augmentation (English translation)

Dr. Petras Gervė (Lithuania)

Vienatūrių implantų panaudojimas atrofuotuose žandikauliuose netaikant augmentacijos (Original language: LT)

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Lunch Break

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Teeth versus implants: the value of natural teeth in lower anterior region (English translation)

PhD Eglė Zasčiurinskienė (Lithuania)

Implantai ar natūralūs dantys: ortodontinis gydymas ir apatinių priekinių dantų vertė periodontito atveju (Original language: LT)

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Fractures of Implant Prosthetic Components: Limits of Competence, Potential Errors, and Their “Cost”? (English translation)

Dr. Kastytis Bušauskas (Lithuania)

Implantų protezinių detalių lūžiai: kompetencijų ribos, klaidų galimybės ir jų „kaina“? (Original language: LT)

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Coffee Break

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

Individualized Occlusal Surface Diagnosis and Rehabilitation (English translation)

Prof. Dr. Rimantas Šurna (Lithuania)

Individuali okliuzinio paviršiaus diagnostika ir reabilitacija (Original language: LT)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday (Conference Hall “M. K. Čiurlionio“)

End of the Conference

8:30 am - 9:30 am
Saturday (Conference Hall “Ratnyčėlė“)

Registration

9:30 am - 10:15 am
Saturday (Conference Hall “Ratnyčėlė“)

Live Online Lecture

10:15 am - 11:00 am
Saturday (Conference Hall “Ratnyčėlė“)

Live Online Lecture

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturday (Conference Hall “Ratnyčėlė“)

Coffee Break

11:30 am - 12:15 am
Saturday (Conference Hall “Ratnyčėlė“)

Live Online Lecture

12:15 am - 1:00 am
Saturday (Conference Hall “Ratnyčėlė“)

Live Online Lecture

Master Classes

DIGITAL FULL-ARCH IMPRESSIONS FOR IMMEDIATE AND FINAL PROSTHESES. SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE ACCURACY

2026-11-13 | 16:00-19:00

During this event a seminar with demonstration about digital full-arch impressions and bite registrations will be presented by Prof. Vygandas Rutkūnas, where he will share his newest research findings and clinical experience.

Master classes

see you soon:

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Hours
Minutes
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Participation fee

Until
30/09/2026

  • Doctor from 250€
  • Dental technician from 185€
  • Students from 120€
  • Residents from 185€
  • GALA dinner: 120€

From 01/10/2026
until 31/10/2026

  • Doctor from 280€
  • Dental technician from 215€
  • Students from 135€
  • Residents from 215€
  • GALA dinner: 120€

From 01/11/2026 and On the day of the conference

  • Doctor from 320€
  • Dental technician from 245€
  • Students from 150€
  • Residents from 245€
  • GALA dinner: 120€

History

Photos from the personal archives of Dr. Oleg Surov and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Juozas Jonaitis.

Conference venue

GRAND SPA Lietuva

V.Kudirkos g. 45, Druskininkai, Lithuania.

Grand SPA Lietuva is the largest health and wellness centre, located in the very heart of Druskininkai resort, on the slope of the confluence of the rivers Nemunas and Ratnyčėlė. Accommodated in the Grand SPA Lietuva complex, you will feel like in a real land of wellness, enjoying peace while our professionals take care of your health and good mood.

If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Phone: +370 640 22424 or email: info@backtofuture.lt