Annual Meeting

The 78th Annual Meeting of The Texas Orthodontic Study Club

Partners for our Patients

1/29-1/31 2026

Continuing education credit, board certification case presentation prep, networking, industry-leading speakers, and career-shifting case presentations: Our Annual Meeting is an intensive all-in-one think tank meant to increase your professional development while your experience is tapped to help move the profession forward. It’s an unrivaled atmosphere of camaraderie and co-mentorship.

You belong at the Annual Meeting, whether you’re simply flirting with the idea of a TOSC membership or you’re a veteran TOSC member.

Meeting Venue

The Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa

The Plaza Hotel and Spa'S serene garden oasis and reimagined spaces offer:

253 redesigned guest rooms (Marriott’s 2024 Renovation Excellence Award winner)
Walkable River Walk location (bridging Downtown and Southtown)
On-site dining with versatile menus (hearty to healthy options)
Amenities to unwind: Pool, spa, and lush gardens

Perfect for Networking
After sessions, enjoy the hotel’s vibrant bar or explore San Antonio’s culture just steps away.

The Plaza Hotel and Spa
555 S Alamo Street,
San Antonio, Texas 78205

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Conference Speakers

Dr. Marta Baird

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Course Info

Dr. Hitesh Kapadia

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Hitesh Kapadia is on faculty at Baylor College of Medicine and is a member of the Craniofacial team at Texas Children's Hospital in Austin. He has been in Austin since August 2024. Prior to this, he was at Seattle Children's Hospital, where he was chief of Craniofacial Orthodontics and director of the fellowship training program in Craniofacial Orthodontics.

Hitesh is passionate about helping children and their families understand the complexities of cleft and craniofacial care and guiding them through various phases of treatment. He works closely with Craniofacial team members to manage the orthodontic needs of children with craniofacial differences.

Hitesh attended the University of Texas at Austin for his undergraduate studies and earned his D.D.S. and Ph.D. at The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. He received fellowship training in craniofacial orthodontics at NYU Medical Center. He is an active member of the American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association, International Society of Craniofacial Surgery, Angle Society (Northwest Component and now the Southwest ) and American Association of Orthodontists.

Course Info

Orthodontic Considerations in Cleft and Craniofacial Care

Course Objectives:

Understand Cleft and Craniofacial Anatomy and Development
Recognize the Role of the Multidisciplinary Team
Assess Growth and Development in Patients with Cleft and Craniofacial Conditions
1. Evaluate the impact of cleft and craniofacial anomalies on facial growth and dentofacial development.
2. Interpret diagnostic records (radiographs, photographs, study models) to track growth and orthodontic needs over time.
Plan and Deliver Orthodontic Treatment
1. Develop treatment plans for different stages of development, including presurgical orthopedics, mixed dentition, and permanent dentition phases.
2. Apply orthodontic techniques and appliances tailored to patients with cleft and craniofacial anomalies.
Coordinate Pre-Surgical and Post-Surgical Orthodontic Care
1. Understand the timing and orthodontic preparation required for surgical interventions such as alveolar bone grafting, distraction osteogenesis (DO) and orthognathic surgery.