As a valued member of the European Society of Endodontology, we are delighted to inform you that the ESE Autumn Meeting will take place in
Vilnius, Lithuania,
Friday 23rd–Saturday 24th October 2026.
This year’s meeting, under the theme “Diagnostic Considerations & Treatment Solutions: From Research to Practice,”
will focus on 4 topics:
Vital Pulp Therapy
Mineralisation and Calcification
Cracks and Fractures
Retreatment
New - Poster Sessions:
The meeting will also feature Poster Sessions for the very first time. Poster submissions will open on the 15th of January 2026 and will be accepted in three categories: Clinical, Education, and Research.
This focused event offers two full days of high-quality education, providing an excellent opportunity to learn from world-renowned specialists and gain insights from both clinical and research perspectives.
Please note that while the meeting is open to the entire endodontic community, ESE society members benefit from a special registration fee and enjoy enhanced networking opportunities with colleagues and industry partners.
Register under the ESE Society Members Fee – Early Bird €337 vat included (by 31 July)
For more details, visit the Autumn Meeting website and follow ESE’s official social media channels for updates:
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Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ese_endodontology/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-society-of-endodontology-ese-/
YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd30Wm7rDe2GTJvYGOUdS4A
We are looking forward to seeing you in Vilnius!"
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and one of the most charming cities in the Baltics, known for its baroque architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and UNESCO-listed Old Town. Nestled at the confluence of the Vilnia and Neris rivers, Vilnius offers a unique blend of historical elegance and modern innovation, making it a captivating destination for visitors from around the world.
By Plane
Vilnius is served by Vilnius International Airport (VNO), located about 6 km south of the city center. It offers direct flights to major European cities and is the primary gateway to Lithuania.
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By train: A direct train from the airport to Vilnius Central Station takes about 7 minutes.
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By bus: Routes 3G, 1, and 88 connect the airport to various parts of the city.
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By taxi: A ride to the center takes around 15–20 minutes.
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By Bolt or Uber: Ride-sharing services are widely available and often more affordable than
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Programme
Friday 23rd October
Pulp Responses: From Research to Practice
9:00 – 9:30 Opening ceremony
TOPIC: Vital Pulp Therapy
09:30 – 10:30 Rethinking Vital Pulp Therapy: A Scientific Perspective on Pulpitis
Speaker: Imad About (France)
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00 Clinical Management of Deep Caries and the Exposed Pulp
Speaker: Tugba Turk (Turkey)
12:00 – 12:25 Discussion
12:25 – 13:00 Poster Presentation sessions
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch and Networking
TOPIC: Mineralisation and Calcification
14:00 – 15:00 Pulp Mineralisation: Biological Regulation and Clinical Challenges
Speaker: Hal Duncan (Ireland)
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30 Managing Calcified Canals: From Detection to Treatment Strategies
Speaker: Hugo Sousa Dias (Portugal)
16:30 – 16:55 Discussion
16:55 – 19:00 Welcome Drink
Saturday 24th October
Structural Failures: From Research to Practice
09:00 – 9:30 ESE/ AAE new diagnostic classification for Pulpal and apical disease
Speaker: Lise-Lotte Kirkevang (Denmark)
TOPIC: Cracks and Fractures
09:30 – 10:30 Cracking up…aetiology, prevention and management of cracked teeth
Speaker: Shanon Patel (United Kingdom)
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00 Clinical Management of Cracks and Root Fractures
Speaker: Tadas Venskutonis (Lithuania)
Speaker: TBC
12:00 – 12:25 Discussion
12:25 – 13:00 Poster Presentation sessions
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch and Networking
TOPIC: Retreatment
14:00 – 15:00 Retreatment Outcomes: What Matters Most?
Speaker: Hagay Shemesh (The Netherlands)
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30 Retreatment or Implant: Clinical Decision Making
Speaker: Augusto Malentacca (Italy)
16:30 – 16:55 Discussion
16:55 – 17:15 Closing Ceremony