events continuing education course

Friday, November 20th, 2026

Featured speaker: Dr. Mehdi Peikar
Topic: “ From Edgewise Mechanics to Patient-Specific Orthodontics”

Dr. Mehdi Peikar is the recipient of the 2026 AAO Ortho Innovator Award for his development of Celebrace. Celebrace is an artificial intelligence-designed orthodontic system for precise translation of doctor-approved treatment plans into physical appliances, thus leading to improved clinical precision.

In addition to Celebrace, Dr. Peikar is also the founder of Bruis. He is a practicing orthodontist who graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry and holds a Ph.D. In Biomechanics from Johns Hopkins University and a Master’s Degree in Quantum Mechanics and Condensed Matter from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. Using his background in biophysics, he devised a system that would provide the best biomechanics possible by using recent advances in 3D printing, material science, and artificial intelligence.
Photo credit: Celebrace Website



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