Inter­disciplinary dental Education academy

Leaders in Advanced Continuing Dental Education

At the Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy (IDEA), we are dedicated to setting the highest standards in Continuing Dental Education through groundbreaking courses taught by internationally acclaimed faculty.

IDEA courses are designed to boost your confidence and enhance your ability to deliver predictable, high-quality treatment results with techniques taught by masters in their field. With IDEA, you’ll stand out by providing unparalleled care that leaves your patients highly satisfied.

Join us and unlock your potential with guidance from world-renowned instructors and industry-leading mentorship. Elevate your practice and achieve excellence in dentistry with our cutting-edge education and hands-on training at our headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area!

Hands-on Courses

Intense hands-on training and one-one mentoring with world-renown faculty 

Whether you are just out of school looking for strong mentors or you are well experienced and looking to upgrade your skills, IDEA’s comprehensive courses with focus on one-on-one, intense hands-on will get you from where you are to where you want to be.

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

At IDEA USA Dental Academy, we take immense pride in our esteemed faculty. Our world-renowned instructors hail from diverse countries, including Germany, Beirut, Lebanon, Brazil, Switzerland, Japan, Colombia, and Italy. They bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and cutting-edge techniques to our academy, ensuring our students receive the highest quality education. Each faculty member is dedicated to advancing the field of dentistry and imparting their exceptional skills and insights to our students. Be apart of the community and learn from the best minds in global dentistry.

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Charles Khoury
D.M.D., M.S., D.U.
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Claudio Julio Lopes
D.D.S.
Didier Dietschi
D.M.D., Ph.D.
Fouad Khoury
D.M.D., Ph.D., Prof.
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Glecio Vaz de Campos
D.D.S.
Heike Kraemer
Dr. med. dent., 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.
Otto Zuhr
Dr. med. dent.
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
Dr. med., Dr. med. dent., 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 Kramer, Dr. med. dent., 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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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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I have attended several educational events at IDEA, and I believe that any involvement with IDEA has made a significant difference in my professional life. I have improved my knowledge, technical skills, and most importantly my overall enjoyment in dentistry, along with developing friendships that started at IDEA. Keep up the great work!

 

David Reeves
Endodontist, Reno, NV
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In 16 years of dentistry, I have not attended such a well-structured, clear, and valuable course. Snjezana is a wonderful teacher, passionate about her work, and an excellent communicator, as well as a world-class implantologist. I would come back in a heartbeat.

Peter Doherty
General Practitioner, Dublin, Ireland
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John and Jordan are master teachers. They do a great job of simplifying the difficulty. I wish I would have taken this course right after dental school. If you want to do endodontics, take this course.

 

Ryan Olson
General Practitioner, Meridian, ID
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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 lecturers are true leaders and great teachers. I will come back.

 

Jeff Cummings
Prosthodontist, Waltham, MA
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"This is one of the best courses I have ever taken! I will bring back and put into effect so many ideas and techniques the day I get back to my office. Didier was a fantastic instructor, and so very nice as a person. The entire staff at IDEA was great, helpful, and gave us fantastic service. I will be back again soon!"

 

 

David Bloom
General Practitioner, Salem, NH
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Outstanding course. Highly recommend. Biologically oriented content, heavy focus on basics and fundamentals of wound healing. No sponsorship, no material, product advertisement. Pure science and skill-oriented course. Staff are very professional, polite. Facility is outstanding.

Rana Tarzemany
Periodontist, Vancouver, BC, Canada 
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I would consider this program to be the best investment I have made in my practice. I am proud to expand my dental skills to “Sato-dontics” since I have realized that orthodontics became a fundamental cornerstone of my restorative / prosthetic practice. It has changed my life and the lives of my patients. I've learned to treat patients I never thought that I could, and I've made life-long friends. The best ROI for any CE course that I have taken.

 

Cristina Herrera
General Practitioner, Los Gatos, CA

The IDEA experience will forever change the way you practice.

Welcome to the Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy: Why Choose IDEA?

At IDEA, we set the highest standard for Continuing Dental Education, driven by our vision and passion for excellence. Located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, embodying the spirit of innovation that is Silicone Valley, IDEA is designed by world-renown dentists, with a mission to empower you to make your practice and yourself unique. 

Personalized Learning Experience

IDEA offers a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere, where you can engage in personal interactions with instructors and peers. Share your cases, techniques, and practice-related issues during meals and social times, all while enjoying gourmet cuisine prepared by our executive chef. We also include the hotel, shuttle service and all meals; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, in our course packages. 

Hands-On Training

Our strength lies in our intense hands-on training and mentorship. With small class sizes limited to only 16 participants, you receive personalized, one-on-one mentoring from world-renowned faculty.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Our advanced lecture rooms feature digital whiteboards and high-tech audiovisual systems. Our simulation lab includes top-tier equipment and microscopes at each workstation. The on-site operatory allows for live interaction and direct one-on-one attention from instructors, enhancing your learning experience.

Accreditations and Continuing Education

Our courses cater to the needs of all dental professionals, from general practitioners to specialists. Each course provides continuing education credits for ADA, AGD PACE, AACD PESA, the Dental Board of California

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