Burstone Symposium

Aligning Innovation: Strategic Biomechanics for Excellence in the Aligner Era
November 6, 2026

This year’s Burstone symposium will feature an exceptional panel of distinguished speakers—Maz Moshiri, Lee Boyd, Mahya Farnia, and Hakan Turkkahraman—each bringing a powerful blend of scientific insight and extensive clinical experience in clear aligner therapy. Their collective expertise spans biomechanics, treatment planning, and real-world case optimization, offering attendees practical strategies to enhance efficiency, improve outcomes, and confidently manage a wide range of orthodontic cases with aligners. Participants can expect to gain valuable, evidence-based knowledge that translates directly into elevated patient care and practice success.

Location: NCAA Hall of Champions, 700 West Washinton St. Indianapolis, IN

To Register: https://go.iu.edu/v4wNnP (case sensitive)

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

LECTURE AND SPEAKER INFORMATION

Advancing Your Clear Aligner Confidence and Finishes 
Presented by Mazyar Moshiri DMD, MS, FICD

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Develop a deeper understanding of clear aligner biomechanics and how they influence treatment planning, predictability, and case selection.
• Improve digital treatment planning and staging strategies to better control tooth movements and increase treatment efficiency.
• Implement practical finishing and refinement protocols that lead to more consistent, high-quality outcomes in clear aligner cases.

About the speaker:

Dr. Mazyar Moshiri received his B.S. degree in Neurobehavioral Biology from Emory University. He then moved on to the University of Louisville to obtain his Doctorate, Masters in Oral Biology, and Certificate of Advanced Training in Orthodontics. In no time, Dr. Maz attained Diplomate status with the American Board of Orthodontics and became a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Currently, he is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the orthodontic residency program at the Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University.

Optimizing Clear Aligner Therapy: Evidence-Based Insights into the Role of Attachments
Presented by Dr. Hakan Turkkahraman, DDS, PhD

Upon completion of this lecture, participants should be able to:

• Describe the role of attachments in improving the biomechanics and predictability of clear aligner therapy.
• Compare different attachment designs and configurations for controlling complex tooth movements with clear aligners.
• Apply evidence-based principles for selecting and positioning attachments in clear aligner treatment planning.

About the speaker:

Dr. Hakan Turkkahraman is a full-time, Associate Professor within the Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD), Department of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics and currently serves as the director of the Orthodontic Research Program and Orthodontic Fellowship Program. Dr. Turkkahraman received his bachelor (DDS, BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees from Hacettepe University, School of Dentistry. He attained his PhD and orthodontic specialist degree from Ankara University, School of Dentistry.

Plastic & Physics: Expansion and Distalization During the Mixed Dentition. How Predictable Are Treatment Responses?
Presented by Dr. Lee Boyd, DMD

Upon completion of this lecture, participants should be able to:

• Evaluate and demonstrate aligner force systems for controlled arch development and expansion in the mixed dentition.
• Discuss and demonstrate consistent class 2 molar correction in the mixed dentition with clear aligners using distalization forces.
• Apply design protocols to achieve predictable outcomes with mixed dentition clear aligners.

About the speaker:

Dr. Lee Boyd is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.  He is also a member of the ABPD College of Diplomates.  Dr. Boyd attended the University of Kentucky for his undergraduate work and his dental degree.  After dental school, he completed two years of additional training in pediatric dentistry at Louisiana State University.

Profitable, Predictable, On-Time. Establishing a Successful, Efficient Aligner Practice, A practicing orthodontist's perspective - Invisalign, Spark, uLab, Angel Aligner
Presented by Mahya Farnia, DDS, MSD

Upon completion of this lecture, participants should be able to:

• Select aligner cases and address complex aligner cases effectively while maintaining the proper protocol for an interdisciplinary approach
• Take appropriate steps in staging framework that minimizes refinements and treatment time and maximizes profitability
• Implement a clear, repeatable in-office aligner workflow for either in house or lab sent cases

About the speaker:

Dr. Mahya Farnia received her undergraduate degree in her hometown of Irvine, at the prestigious University of California, Irvine. She attended dental school in Nevada attended the University of Indiana for her orthodontic residency where she received specialty training.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

You will earn a total of 6 CEUs. IUSD is an ADA CERP and an AGD Accepted Fellowship/Mastership National Sponsor.

TRAVEL

Indianapolis International Airport is located 15 minutes from downtown Indianapolis. For airport information, go to: www.indianapolisairport.com

For Indianapolis city information, please go to visitindy.com

REGISTER

Register online! Visit: https://go.iu.edu/v4wNnP (case sensitive)

TUITION

Practitioners - $150.00
Residents - $50.00

There is a $25 cancellation fee. No cancellations after November 23^rd. 

ABOUT THE BURSTONE SYMPOSIUM

Dr. Charles J. Burstone is known and appreciated internationally for his understanding and teaching of biomechanics in orthodontics. Dr. Burstone received his MS in Orthodontics at Indiana University School of Dentistry and was appointed Chairman in 1961. Although contributing in so many areas of orthodontics, his special emphasis was on biomechanics. He later accepted the position as Head of the Orthodontic Department at the School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut and Chief of Orthodontic Services, John Dempsey Hospital. The University of Connecticut awarded him Professor Emeritus in 1994 and an Honorary Doctorate in 2011. Dr. Burstone dedicated his life to orthodontic education. His very generous donation establishing the Dr. Charles J. Burstone Orthodontics Biomechanics Initiative Fund has made this program possible.

To Register: https://go.iu.edu/v4wNnP (case sensitive)

Continuing Dental Education Units:
You will earn a total of 6 CEUs for attending this program. IUSD is an ADA CERP and an AGD Accepted Fellowship/Mastership National Sponsor. Contact IUSD CE at rfuentes@iu.edu or 317-278-9002 for questions.

Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the ADA CERP Standards for Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, educational programs sponsored by Indiana University School of Dentistry must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. Speakers are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturers of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.

Dr. Moshiri is a consultant for Align Technology and Dr. Boyd is a consultant for Clearly Gnathos, Clear Aligner Education and Align Technology.

Sponsorship of a continuing education program by Indiana University School of Dentistry does not necessarily imply endorsement of a particular philosophy, procedure, or product by this institution.
Note: While it offers CE credits, this activity is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.

To Register: https://go.iu.edu/v4wNnP (case sensitive)