MRC European Summit 2026

Dr Steffen Decker
BDS, MSc in Lingual Orthodontics, UK

Dr Steffen Decker has been an Orthodontic Specialist since 2012. He completed his primary dental training and his specialist training in Germany, Switzerland and the US. He is highly trained and experienced in early interceptive orthodontic treatment. Dr Decker considers the whole patient development throughout his treatment and connects the dots between breathing, teeth, function and development. He is one of the world’s leading Clear Aligner providers in children and lingual orthodontists and has served as a member of the Global Advisory Board for 3M and Align Technology and has been their Clinical Advisor for Western Europe for 3M. Dr Steffen Decker is the Director of the Orthodontic Specialist Academy. He was an Official Invisalign Clinical Speaker, lecturing worldwide and is now a KOL for Angel Align. Dr Decker is as well the first and only Kois Recognized Specialist in the UK and John Kois Scientific Advisor for Orthodontics and Airway.

Dr John Flutter
BDS Dental Surgeon, UK

Le Dr Flutter a pratiqué la dentisterie générale ainsi que l'orthodontie pendant près de 40 ans et travaille désormais exclusivement dans le domaine de l'orthopédie dento-faciale et de l'orthodontie pour les adultes et les enfants. Depuis plus d'une décennie, le Dr Flutter collabore avec MRC et a présenté des conférences sur les influences myofonctionnelles et la croissance faciale dans de nombreux pays.

Patrick McKeown
Founder & CEO Oxygen Advantage, Ireland

Au cours des quinze dernières années, Patrick McKeown a dispensé des formations en rééducation respiratoire à des professionnels de la santé et au grand public souffrant de troubles respiratoires du sommeil et de la respiration. Dans le cadre de son travail, il a collaboré à quatre essais cliniques portant sur la rééducation respiratoire pour l'asthme et la rhinite. Conférencier sur TED, Patrick est l'auteur de huit ouvrages, dont deux best-sellers sur l'asthme. Son dernier opus s'intitule "The Oxygen Advantage" et traite de l'amélioration des performances sportives des athlètes.

Dr Peter Jan Meulenbelt

Peter Jan Meulenbelt is a Dutch dentist and a pioneer in the field of preventive orthodontics. He graduated as a dentist from Utrecht University in 1981. In the 1990s, he completed the first course of Progressive Orthodontic Seminars (POS), through which he introduced orthodontic principles to general dental practitioners. He was a co-founder of the Orthodontic Association for General Practitioners (OVAP), which grew to include 450 member dentists. He later focused on biopro gressive orthodontics and became known for his use of The Myobrace^®System and orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMFT). In 2015, he opened the first clinic for preventive orthodontics in the Netherlands, titled ‘Wijs Met Je Neus’. Since 2020, Peter Jan Meulenbelt has also delivered lectures on the health benefits of Myobrace^® compared to traditional orthodontic treatment.

Dr Aoife Stack
BDS Dental Surgeon, UK

Dr Aoife Stack is a general dentist with an interest in how function and structure come together to affect our airways, sleep, breathing and facial form. Dr Stack graduated with honors from Cork University Dental School and Hospital in 2013. She has gained membership in the Faculty of Dental Surgery in 2014. Dr Stack has completed a one-year orthodontic certificate in London and is currently studying diploma in early interceptive orthodontics. She has trained with The Breathe Institute in L.A. for treatment of tongue tie. Dr Stack is a trained myofunctional therapist and trained in use of lasers in dentistry. Dr Stack performs functional frenuloplasty within a multidisciplinary team. Dr Stack serves on the board of the British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine, is a member of the Society for Dentofacial Growth & Function, and the British Society of Integrated Dentistry.

Steven Zwerink
Breathing Physiologist, The Netherlands

Steven Zwerink is a Dutch respiratory physiologist and founder of the Dutch Institute for Respiratory Physiology. He works professionally in the field of respiratory physiology, focusing on how breathing patterns, airway function, sleep, and neuroregulation influence behavior and learning. He is the author of a white paper examining the negative effects of dysfunctional breathing on learning, behavior, and play in primary school children. In his clinical practice, he regularly assesses and treats young children, translating respiratory physiology into practical, child-appropriate interventions. To support early awareness and prevention, he also authored a Dutch children’s book (Leeuw & Luiaard) , introducing healthy breathing habits through storytelling. A complementary educational game is currently in development.

Niels Hulsink
Int. Sales & Product Manager MRC Europe, The Netherlands

Niels Hulsink travaille au siège d'MRC Europe depuis 2004. C'est le conférencier en chef pour la région Europe et participe à l'accompagnement clinique, à la formation et dispense ses conseils auprès des professionnels dentaires de la région Europe. Avant de rejoindre MRC Europe, Niels a occupé différents postes dans le domaine de l'orthodontie.

Beth Hildebrand
Senior Myobrace Educator

Beth Hildebrand serves as the Senior Educator at MRC’s flagship Myobrace^®Centre and has been with the company since 2019. With a diverse background in dentistry, Beth actively contributes to shaping educational programs for dental professionals. Collaborating alongside leading dentists who are reshaping the world of orthodontics, including the founder of Myobrace^®, Dr Chris Farrell, Beth Hildebrand leverages her experience to contribute to advancements in the field. Her commitment extends to promoting a more patient-centred and family orientated approach to oral health within the dental community.