Date & time: Thu, February 5, 2026 | 14:30 – 18:30
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center
Ultrasonography in Daily Dental Practice: From Diagnosis to Therapeutic Guidance
Session Description:
This workshop introduces dentists to the expanding role of ultrasonography in dental clinics, focusing on its utility in diagnosing salivary gland dysfunctions and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Additionally, the session highlights how ultrasound can guide minimally invasive procedures such as therapeutic injections to the masticatory and neck muscles and major salivary glands
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course the participants are able to:
- Understand the principles of ultrasonography and its advantages in the diagnosis of conditions affecting the orofacial region.
- Recognize the role of ultrasonography in evaluating salivary gland & TMJ pathology.
- Appreciate the use of ultrasound guidance in performing therapeutic procedures in the orofacial region.
- Perform basic ultrasonographic scans of the salivary glands and temporomandibular joint to identify anatomy and common pathologies.
- Demonstrate via video simulation for ultrasound-guided injection techniques for myofascial trigger points and botulinum toxin application in patients with hypersalivation.
- Integrate ultrasonographic assessment and intervention protocols into dental practice to improve patient management outcomes in orofacial disorders.
Course Program:
| TIME | TOPICS |
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Welcome & Introduction |
| 09:10 – 09:55 | Lecture 1: Salivary Glands Ultrasonography in Clinical Practices.
40-minute lecture followed by 5 minutes Qs & As Synopsis: This lecture will place emphasis on the advantages of real-time imaging for enhancing diagnostic accuracy and procedural safety of therapeutic interventions to the salivary glands while avoiding potential complications. Speakers: Konstantina Delli |
| 09:55 – 10:20 | Lecture 2: Temporomandibular Joint Ultrasonography in Clinical Practices.
20-minute lecture followed by 5 minutes Qs & As Synopsis: This lecture highlights the advantages of real-time imaging for enhancing diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic procedural safety to the TMJ region. Speakers: Jaisri Thoppay |
| 10:20 – 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 – 12:30 | Hands-on Stations (120 minutes)
Session Description: This interactive workshop provides dentists with hands-on training in the use of ultrasonography for clinical evaluation and intervention in orofacial disorders. Participants will practice ultrasound scanning techniques for assessing salivary glands and the TMJ, and learn, via simulation, ultrasound-guided methods for administering treatment for patients with myofascial pain and hypersalivation. The session is designed to build practical confidence in integrating ultrasonography into routine dental care. Demonstrators: Konstantina Delli & Jaisri Thoppay Session Logistics: Participants will be divided to 2 groups to rotate between 2 stations, each dedicated to one of the anatomical structures discussed in the lectures (i.e., major salivary glands and TMJ). Each station will last for approximately 60 minutes before switching to the other station and will have an experienced instructor and appropriate simulation models and/or real patients for hands-on practice. |
Workshop fees:
| Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025) |
Early Bird (1-20 January 2026) |
Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026) |
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| Student | 100 | 200 | 300 |
| Board Resident / Dentist | 200 | 300 | 400 |
*Prices in SAR
Limited seats only
Speakers:
Dr. Konstantina Delli
DDS, MSc (Oral Medicine) MSc (Clinical Epidemiology), Dr.med.dent, PhD
Bio:
Dr. Konstantina Delli completed her specialty training in Oral Medicine and Pathology at the Dental School of Athens, followed by a doctoral degree at the University of Bern and a second PhD at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. Additionally, she completed a three-year program in Clinical Epidemiology. DR. Delli research focuses on dry mouth, Sjögren’s disease, oral mucosal disorders, and ultrasonography of the major salivary glands. She currently work as a staff member at the Dental School of Groningen and as an Oral Medicine Specialist at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherland.
Dr. Jaisri Thoppay
BDS, MBA, MS, DipABOM, MSHA
Bio:
Dr. Thoppay is a distinguished healthcare professional with a multifaceted background in oral health, healthcare consulting, EdTech, and executive leadership. She currently serves as the CEO of the Center for Integrative Oral Health Inc., Neonotics, where she champions holistic and interdisciplinary approaches to oral healthcare. In addition to her leadership role, she maintains a private practice specializing in Oral Medicine, Orofacial Pain Management, and the care of medically complex patients.
Dr. Thoppay has served in academia for over 11years in her career journey where, she contributed significantly to clinical care, research, and education, mentoring students and advancing the field through innovative initiatives. Beyond academia and clinical practice, Dr. Thoppay is a passionate advocate for oral health equity. She actively participates in community outreach, patient-centered focus groups, both online and in person. Dr. Thoppay’s diverse experience, interdisciplinary knowledge, and unwavering dedication to patient care and healthcare transformation make her a respected leader and innovator in the field, and she currently serves as the President of American Academy of Oral Medicine.
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