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. Stavros, Tilman, Ruta, Allesandro, Prof. Vilma Brukiene |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Why trauma prevention fails? Stavros Avgerinos (Germany) |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | MMP-8 potential: Prevention or longevity concept Prof. Dr. Bernd Kleine-Gunk (Germany) |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Oral microbiome – Future for personalized medicine. From Athletes to everyone TBA |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Saliva tests – A new era in non-invasive diagnostics and personalized medicine Doc. J. Gruodė (Lithuania) |
| 11:30 – 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 TBA |
| 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 | 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) |
| 18:00 – 18:30 | Discussion / Questions |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | The possibilities of digital integration in dentistry and its significance in diagnostics TBA |
| 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 – Present and future in hamstring trauma prevention and returning to play – unexpected link Dr. med. dent. Matthias Rossberg (Germany) |
| 14:00 – 14:30 |
FC Barcelona sports medicine Mindaugas Gudelis (Spain) |
| 14:30 – 15:00 |
Bridging the gap – Occlusion and muscle physiology in sports dentistry – Finding the right bite. Reprogramming muscles to the way to the right bite Stavros Avgerinos and Dr. Rajesh Raveendranathan |
| 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 |
Supporting Personalized Dentistry – Adamonis Osteopathic Approach Kęstutis Adamonis (UK) |
| 16:30 – 17:00 |
Harmonizing sleep and smiles: How dentists can begin personalizing solutions in collaboration with sleep specialists Evelina Pajadiene (Lithuania) |
| 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 |
