Discover the cutting-edge world of sports dentistry and its transformative role in optimising performance, preventing injuries, and ensuring long-term health. BaSOMA unites specialists from across the Baltic region and Europe to share groundbreaking innovations, evidence-based protocols, and global practices in sports medicine.
This is more than just a meeting – it’s a movement. BaSOMA is where science meets practice, providing insights into functional optimisation, early inflammatory diagnostics, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Experience the future of sports dentistry in Lithuania, a region poised to become a leader in sports medicine innovation. Join us on June 6-7 and be part of the transformation.
8:00 – 9:00 | Registration |
9:00 – 9:30 | Introduction to sports dentistry. What to deal with. Give the guidance of all the congress. Thanos Stamos, Maher Zahar, Stavros Avgerinos, Tilman Fritsch, Ruta Turcinskiene, Allesandro Nanussi, Prof. Vilma Brukiene |
9:30 – 10:00 | Why trauma prevention fails? Stavros Avgerinos (Germany) |
10:00 – 10:40 | Bacterial biofilm – the basis of oral microbiome, its impact on human health and new pharmaceutical control measures. Prof. Dr. T.Kačergius ( Lithuania) GBT protocol from Athletes to everyone. Burnos higienistė Marija Pšelenskė (Lithuania) |
10:40 – 11:00 | MMP-8 potential: prevention or longevity concept. Prof. Dr. Bernd Kleine-Gunk ( Germany) |
11:00 – 11:30 | Saliva tests – A new era in non-invasive diagnostics and personalized medicine Doc. J. Gruodė (Lithuania) |
11:30 – 11:50 | Real time performance tracking: what saliva reveals before your body does. Dr. V. Bartuškienė |
11:50 – 12:30 | Setting standards in sports dentistry: accreditation and the future of education – panel discussion |
12:30 – 13:00 | Coffee break |
13:00 – 13:30 | The immune suppressed status of athletes Dr. Paulius Petraitis (Lithuania) |
13:30 – 14:00 | The missing link: Transforming diagnostics for predictable clinical outcomes Dalius Barkauskas (Lithuania) |
14:00 – 14:30 | The effects of dental intoxication Prof. Tilman Fritsch (Switzerland) |
14:30 – 15:00 | “4 steps to respect the function” Alessandro Nanussi (Italy) |
15:00 – 16:00 | Lunch |
16:00 – 16:30 | Chronic hyperventilation, equilibrium and craniofacial dysfunction and pain. Comorbidity, assessment and treatment (CRAFTA) Dr. Daniela von Piekartz (The Netherlands) |
16:30 – 17:00 | Tongue ties and frontal plane fascia. Implications on the brain and body Olivia Ly Lesslar (Australia, Online) |
17:00 – 18:00 | Bridging the gap – Occlusion and muscle physiology in sports dentistry – Finding the right bite. Reprogramming muscles to the way to the right bite Dr. Raj Rav (UAE/ India) |
18:00 | Hands-on SDI Matrix |
9:30 – 10:00 | The possibilities of digital integration in dentistry and its significance in diagnostics – CBCT as today’s gold standard and its optimization in clinical workflows Catalin Porogeanu (Romania) |
10:00 – 10:30 | Paris Olympics 2024 Sports dentist – The role of sports dentistry in elite sports Jamie Fernandez Sanchez (UK) |
10:30 – 11:00 | Vice Chair of ECOSEP / Chef medical Officer of Super League Basketball Amir Pakravan (UK) |
11:00 – 11:30 | Longevity concept for athletes. Missing link to oral microbiome James Kinross (UK) |
11:30 – 12:00 | Discussion / Questions |
12:00 – 12:30 | Coffee break |
12:30 – 13:30 | Redefining Boundaries in Dentistry: From Precision Diagnostics to Patient-Centric Care Dr. Ana Paz (Portugal) |
13:30 – 14:00 | Why we should work together – Silent inflammation : the hidden NO-GO zone in Sports. Dr. med. dent. Matthias Rossberg (Germany) |
14:00 – 14:30 | FC Barcelona sports medicine Mindaugas Gudelis (Spain) |
14:30 – 15:00 | Impact of occlusal stability in statics and dynamics on muscle strength and amplitude of movement in athletes. Biomedical research. Multi-lecture case discussion from different parts of the planet 5 speakers discussion on stage/clinical cases |
15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee break |
15:30 – 16:00 | Limitations of dental EMG in clinical decision making: A multidisciplinary perspective Dr. Haitham Sharshar (Egypt) |
16:00 – 16:30 | Harmonising sleep and smiles: how dentist can begin personalising sulutions in collaboration with sleep specialist Dr. Evelina Pajėdienė |
16:30 – 17:00 | The role of osteopathy in sports medicine: from injury prevention to peak performance Dr. ostheopath Kęstutis Adamonis |
17:00 – 17:30 | What is the difference with high completed athletes? Message take home Andre Judice (Portugal) |
17:30 – 18:00 | Reflection of the congress with discussion |