Leaders in Advanced Continuing Dental Education

At the Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy – IDEA, we offer an unmatched investment in your professional growth through dental continuing education that redefines excellence. Every course is led by globally reputable instructors and is carefully built to deliver advanced techniques and concepts that you can immediately apply in your practice. Our programs go beyond theory, providing dental training that strengthens your skills from the very first day you return to your office.

At IDEA, we combine in-depth learning with expert mentorship to help you deliver predictable, exceptional outcomes with greater confidence. Through small group settings and personalized instruction, you’ll master the skills needed to elevate your patient care and stand out as a trusted provider. By choosing IDEA, you are investing in lasting success, gaining knowledge and techniques that bring immediate and meaningful results to your practice.

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Hands-on Courses

We believe in the power of dental continuing education to shape practitioners into confident, skilled professionals. Our hands-on courses are designed to provide an immersive experience. This approach ensures that you gain both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in your field.

Our comprehensive programs offer tailored mentorship and intensive practice, providing you with the skills to deliver superior patient care. With a focus on advanced continuing education in dentistry, IDEA’s courses empower you to stay ahead of professional advancements while enhancing your technical abilities, ensuring long-term success in your practice.

Implant Dentistry

At IDEA, our dental implant training is elevated through intensive four-day sessions designed for true skill-building. With only 16 participants per course, you receive personal, direct mentorship from leading experts. Our hands-on dental continuing education programs in implant dentistry focus on full procedural mastery, guiding you through:

  • Advancing your implant strategies, predictability, stability
  • Implant surgical procedures enhancing peri-implant tissues
  • Immediate implant placement and flapless bone reconstruction
  • Bone regeneration and digital workflow

Concepts in Bone Grafting

Bone grafting and tissue regeneration require a thorough understanding and refined techniques, and IDEA’s hands-on courses are built exactly for that. Through focused dental training with pioneers like Charles Khoury, Snjezana Pohl, Jose da Rosa, and Fouad Khoury you will sharpen your biological approach to treating peri-implant tissues. Our continuing dental education in bone grafting and soft tissue management empowers you to address a variety of cases, from compromised sockets to full block grafts, using techniques you can apply the moment you return to your patients.

Esthetic Periodontal Surgery

IDEA’s Esthetic Periodontal Surgery courses are centered on mastering minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques to enhance soft tissue outcomes in plastic periodontal surgery, periodontal regeneration, and bone reconstruction. With a strong emphasis on precision and excellence, our hands-on training helps you deliver highly predictable and stable results. By joining these courses, you will not only elevate the success of your grafts but also broaden the esthetic possibilities you can offer in your practice through superior dental continuing education.

Treatment Planning and Occlusion

Our Treatment Planning and Occlusion curriculum addresses the paradigm shift and latest scientific evidence of occlusion being the main stage for stress management. These courses strengthen your ability to diagnose and create comprehensive treatment plans that address both function and esthetics. Through a clear focus on the new understanding of craniomandibular function, TMJ, bruxism, and airway, we help you refine critical diagnostic skills. This hands-on dental CE experience ensures that you approach each case with a deeper understanding of occlusion, joint position, and patient-centered diagnostics for predictable and stable treatment outcomes.

Esthetic Restorative Dentistry

In Esthetic Restorative Dentistry, IDEA’s courses are designed for those seeking to master minimally invasive techniques that deliver beauty, function, and longevity. With extensive hands-on training, you will learn to achieve lasting restorations and natural esthetics, outstanding results achievable in everyday practice with efficient protocols. Our advanced courses provide you with the ability to elevate your restorative practice to the highest standards demanded in today’s dentistry.

Mini-Residency in Endodontics

Led by Drs. John and Jordan West, IDEA’s Mini-Residency in Endodontics offers a rare opportunity to train directly under two of the field’s finest educators. You will be immersed in a hands-on four-day experience that sharpens your clinical skills for predictable outcomes in any root canal procedures and reinforces efficient techniques. Every part of the course is built to immediately improve your patient outcomes, strengthening your expertise through concentrated practice.

Craniomandibular Orthodontics

Craniomandibular Orthodontics at IDEA provides you with an intensive, practical learning environment in the evidence-based Sato-Concept of Occlusion Medicine, creating stable orthodontic treatment outcomes, avoiding orthognathic surgery and premolar extractions, eliminating patients dysfunctional symptoms, correcting posture and airway, achieving successful early intervention treatment, and influencing overall health of any patient.

Through expert-led instruction and one-on-one mentoring, you will gain the skills to diagnose complex functional disorders and create treatment plans that restore full oral and physical balance. This hands-on training not only enhances the quality of your orthodontic results but also opens a deeper understanding of the functional systems essential to long-term patient health.

Microscopic Dentistry

Our Microscopic Dentistry courses, is where precision meets innovation. Master advanced techniques and elevate your practice as you learn the world of microscopic dentistry, ensuring precision and excellence in patient care.

✓ Intense Hands-on

✓ Only 16  Participants

✓ World-Renowned Faculty

Whether you are looking to master skills in a certain topic, to excel in a new field, or to stay at the forefront of dentistry, IDEA’s unique concept for Advanced Dental Education allows you to get from where you are to where you want to be, and BEYOND

IDEA Master Programs

Master programs featuring immersive training and personal mentoring from world-renowned faculty.

One-on-one with the World’s Leading Faculty

At IDEA, we are proud to offer direct access to a distinguished faculty of global leaders who have a direct impact in today’s dentistry. Our international instructors bring with them a deep reservoir of knowledge and advanced techniques. Through personalized, hands-on dental training, each expert shares decades of evidenced-based clinical experience and their forefront approaches that help you refine your skills to the highest level.

As part of your journey in our dental continuing education courses, you will benefit from mentorship that strengthens your expertise and sharpens your clinical judgment. Our faculty is dedicated to helping you achieve immediate, meaningful progress in your treatments, empowering you to raise the standard of care within your practice.

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Charles Khoury
D.M.D., M.S., D.U.
Cláudio Julio Lopes
Claudio Julio Lopes
D.D.S.
Didier Dietschi
D.M.D., Ph.D.
Fouad Khoury
D.M.D., Ph.D., Prof.
Glecio Vaz de Campos
Glecio Vaz de Campos
D.D.S.
Heike Kraemer
D.M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.
John West
D.D.S., M.S.D.
Jordan West
D.D.S., M.S.D.
José Carlos da Rosa
D.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Ken Hovden
D.D.S.
Pierpaolo Cortellini
M.D., D.D.S.
Robert Lamb
D.D.S., M.S.D., Visionary and Founder
Roberto Velasquez
D.D.M., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Sadao Sato
D.D.S., Ph.D.
Snjezana Pohl
M.D., D.D.S., Ph.D.
IDEA is driven by dentists for dentists

The Best Dental Academy of Continuing Education in the USA

IDEA has been voted a top Dental CE Academy for over 20 years! Founded by Robert Lamb, D.D.S., M.S.D., and Heike Kraemer, D.M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc., our institution is dedicated to bringing cutting-edge dental education to both established and emerging clinicians from around the world. Now, IDEA is a leader in dental education and continues to impact, transform and improve our alumni’s way of practicing dentistry for the betterment of their patients.

What Our Participants Say

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IDEA is transformative for dental professionals. With world-renowned instructors, a network of like-minded peers, and exceptional hands-on training, it's the ideal place to elevate your practice. Every detail is meticulously crafted, from expert-led courses to gourmet meals. If you are committed to advancing in dentistry, this is where you need to be.

Anna Paholiouk
General Practitioner, Ranch Mission Viejo, CA
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World class educators, participants, and customer service. IDEA is responsible for catapulting my clinic career towards excellence through its lineup of top educators from around the world. There is no academy like it where you are with like-minded individuals learning from the best while being treated like royalty.

Michael Webster
General Practitioner, BC, Canada
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Thank you, as always, for a well-run, ultra organized course. I love being well cared for and diving deeply into an essential subject. Every course I have taken is useful for the next practice day. These courses elevate your skill set and broaden possibilities for practitioners and patients alike.

Cynthia Copeland
General Practitioner, Santa Barbara, CA
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IDEA is a state-of-the-art facility that provides the highest quality education in a 5-star setting including great meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, independent of corporate sponsors and other influences. If you want to stand apart in the profession, your journey should include IDEA.

Kristopher Paul Rappold
General Practitioner, New Orleans, LA
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I am so grateful to be able to learn this level of dentistry.  IDEA is a perfect setting to accomplish this. An intimate setting for lectures and lab, getting to learn best techniques and use different equipment to know if I would like to buy or not, and fantastic meals.  Wonderful, friendly people here!  Thank IDEA! You are First Class in my book!

Shane Nelson
Oral Surgeon, Overland Park, KS
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This course far exceeded my expectations. I knew I was going to receive world-class education, but the entire experience; the didactic, organizational & social aspects were superb. To practice dentistry, you go to dental school; to learn quality dentistry, you take courses at IDEA.

Ahmed Heider
General Practitioner, Redcliff, AB, Canada
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Love the small group classes AND THE INSTRUCTOR BEING AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS ALL OUR QUESTIONS. IDEA has set the standard of education very high by taking care of every small detail including hotel to meals and transport.

Radhika Iyer
General Practitioner, Irving, TX
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This is my third course at IDEA. Every time I come, I have been more impressed, not only with the instructors but with the quality of the attendees. Some of the brightest people in our industry come here to learn. I have felt humbled to be around them.

Ben Lashley
General Practitioner, North Platte, NE
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I have been practicing for more than 15 years and have always tried to keep up with great, high value, CE. I was expecting a great course… but am returning to my office knowing that these 4 days have forever changed how I will practice. IDEA provided a stellar environment to make that change happen for us. Can't wait for the next course.

Vanessa Newton
General Practitioner, Marlborough, MA
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IDEA has provided exceptional quality continuing education which I can apply immediately at my practice. I feel I spent 4 days being taught by the best in the subject area of posterior restorations and feel absolutely confident I'll be the most knowledgeable dentist in my area.

Christel Westmorland
General Practitioner, Newport, TN
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IDEA is a very special place for dental continuing education. The quality of the entire experience is second to none in today's world. The occlusion concept is way ahead - a step forward needed in dentistry. The lecturers are true leaders and great teachers. I will come back.

Jeff Cummings
Prosthodontist, Waltham, MA

The IDEA experience will forever change the way you practice.

Why Choose IDEA?

At IDEA, we focus on providing solutions for practicing dentists who want to make an immediate impact. Our approach is simple: advanced techniques that are directly applicable to your practice, taught by leading experts.

Every hands-on course is designed with practicality and long-term results in mind, so you can start improving patient care as soon as you return to your office. We believe in giving you tangible skills that will enhance your practice and set you apart in the field. Discover why IDEA is the ideal place for your advanced dental education.

At IDEA, we ensure that you remain at the cutting edge of modern dentistry by mastering the latest techniques, materials, and biologically driven concepts. As a leading dental training academy, our programs focus on clinical application, allowing you to seamlessly integrate modern solutions into your patient care.

By learning from global leaders who are actively shaping the future of dentistry, you’ll stay competitive and maintain skills that are aligned with the highest standards of the profession. This constant exposure to innovation ensures you are always equipped to deliver the best care possible, with confidence.

Our courses are specifically designed to help you refine your technical skills to deliver consistent, stable, and reliable results. Through hands-on training and personalized mentorship, you’ll make the right clinical decisions, you’ll develop techniques that boost your clinical skills, and you’ll significantly increase your treatment outcomes.

Our dental CE programs provide deep insights into the biological foundations of dental procedures, helping you gain a comprehensive understanding that supports precision, predictability, and stability. With IDEA, your practice will evolve into a place where the highest level of care is routine, and every treatment is a predictable success.

Superior clinical outcomes have a direct impact on your practice’s growth. Patients who receive exceptional care are more likely to return and refer to others, which strengthens your patient base and elevates your practice’s reputation. The advanced dental training provided by IDEA positions you as a trusted expert in your community.

By offering continuing dental education that focuses on cutting-edge techniques and practices, you’ll elevate your reputation and build a practice that thrives in the long term. As you implement advanced, effective treatments, your practice’s brand grows stronger, helping you stand out in a competitive field.

At IDEA, we create a community of driven, excellence-focused dentists who are committed to improving their practice and skills. The opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and learn from one another is one of the greatest benefits of attending our programs.

These relationships often lead to lasting mentorships, valuable referrals, and new professional opportunities. By expanding your network through dental continuing education, you’ll gain fresh insights, deepen your passion for dentistry, and open doors to opportunities you may not have otherwise encountered.

IDEA is proud to offer hands-on programs that are accredited and recognized by leading dental organizations, including ADA and AGD certification. These prestigious certifications eventually lead to achieving FAGD and MAGD status, ensuring that your professional development remains of the highest quality.

The knowledge and skills gained through our accredited programs not only enhance your practice but also give you a competitive edge in the dental community, showcasing your commitment to lifelong learning and excellence.

Join IDEA and gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise you need to excel in today’s rapidly evolving field of dentistry. Contact us today to learn more and start your journey toward excellence with our dental continuing education programs!

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