Thank you for your interest in our course and we truly appreciate the support!
As we continue to enhance our program, we’ve decided to postpone the upcoming course and are now planning an exceptional learning experience for 2026. This additional time will allow us to further develop the content, incorporate the latest advancements, and ensure the highest quality education for our attendees. We can’t wait to share more details as our plans come together. In the meantime, please stay connected for updates and we look forward to welcoming you in 2026 for an even better experience!
SAVE THE DATE – October 19-23, 2026
ORTHODONTICS & ORTHOGNATHIC
SURGERY COURSE
The Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery Course in Santa Barbara has been given annually since 1993. National and international teams of orthodontists and surgeons attend this 5-day course and are trained in clinical orthognathic surgery. The course routinely changes the treatment protocols of the attending doctors.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Orthodontic and orthognathic surgery treatment quality is extremely variable. How do we obtain consistently excellent results for our patients? This highly acclaimed clinical course defines excellence and how to achieve it. Protocols are given for all aspects of diagnosis and treatment which enable the practitioner to change his or her practice of orthodontics and orthognathic surgery.
TOPICS:
Basic Concepts of Care
Obstructive sleep apnea, airway diagnosis and treatment planning
Model Analysis
Orthodontic preparation
Facial analysis and treatment planning
FAB 2-D and 3D dental, facial, and skeletal treatment planning
Temporomandibular joint analysis & treatment
Mandible first surgery
Case presentations & discussions
*FAB™ Treatment planning – The face, airway, and bite (FAB™) are inextricably linked in facial skeletal diagnosis and treatment planning. FAB™ represents the composite goal of excellent treatment – simultaneous correction of facial, airway, and bite abnormalities.
Course Registration
Dates: October 19-23, 2026
Location: The Canary Hotel
CE Hours: 30 Units – California Dental Education
Limited Seating Available
$4,750 USD – Early registration (30 days before the meeting)
$5,250 USD – Late registration
Special pricing is available for residents/students ONLY. For more information email Renee at rmata@arnettgunson.com
“Great course, must attend as the orthodontist and the oral surgeon. Course covers all of aspects of orthognathic surgery and constructed on a huge amount of evidence based literature.”
“Well organized binder. Lectures based on knowledge and experience from Dr. Arnett and Dr. Gunson was priceless!”
“This course in my opinion should be part of any orthognathic training program regardless of the adopted surgical school of preferred techniques!! ”
HOTEL INFORMATION - CANARY HOTEL
KIMPTON CANARY HOTEL
31 West Carrillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$389 per night (excludes taxes and fees) Limited Rooms
Details regarding booking a room at our group rate will be emailed to you along with your course confirmation
Transportation
There are several options for traveling to Santa Barbara:
Fly directly into the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – Rent a car and drive to Santa Barbara which is about an hour and half drive depending on traffic
From LAX take the Amtrak Train: http://www.amtrak.com/home
From LAX take the Santa Barbara Airbus: http://www.sbairbus.com/
““This course allows surgeons and orthodontists to have a common language – dissolve barriers to communication and create long term patient benefits.””
““I’ve learned more at this course than in my five years of residency training.””
““The techniques presented have a firm basis in the literature and make sense intuitively. This course will definitely change the way I practice and will improve outcomes.””