Early Treatment and Interceptive Orthodontics Course

This course is intended for general practitioners, pediatric dentists, and orthodontists of all experience levels who want to expand their skills in early orthodontic interventions. Even dentists who are new to orthodontics can benefit, as the approach is simple to learn, evidence-based, immediately applicable in daily practice, and supported by after-course patient mentorship.

The course will introduce groundbreaking but fundamental concepts to early and interceptive orthodontics. From how to identify malocclusion early, to treatment planning and deciding on the appropriate treatment strategies, all aspects of early occlusion treatment will be covered.

This hands-on course sets the paradigm shift to impactful interceptive occlusion treatment and offers you the unique opportunity to step into the world of Sato’s Orthodontics, especially helpful for general practitioners.

These 4 days learning novel preventive orthodontic treatment will make your practice the authority in your community because you will significantly reduce the amount of present malocclusion problems in children and prevent long-term future dental and physical problems in their adulthood.

The course is taught in lecture and hands-on format and backed up by after-course mentorship to guide doctors through their patient cases.

This forefront treatment approach works through a combination of functional diagnostics, restorative overlays, and simple orthodontic wires. Patients’ compliance is not required.

Based on the immersive teaching in a small group of passionate dentists, this course enables doctors to immediately implement the new knowledge and skills into their daily practice.

Yes, at IDEA, participants receive a certificate of participation and completion that counts toward continuing education requirements.

IDEA is accredited by the American Academy of General Dentistry and by the American Dental Association.

This certificate also has a high-quality appearance to showcase in reception or waiting rooms so patients can see the doctor’s commitment to advanced education and best possible patient care.

Yes, the instructors are available to answer questions and provide guidance to ensure you get practical value from the training.

IDEA courses are designed for personal interaction and individualized hands-on training. Due to the small group size of 16 participants maximum, every participant can learn at their own individual pace.

Whether you are looking to master your 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 continuing education allows you to get from where you are to where you want to be and BEYOND.

Prof. Sato’s treatment philosophy addresses the root causes of malocclusion rather than only the visible symptoms and therefore is highly impactful and beneficial on child development.

By focusing on mandibular position, vertical dimension, and the occlusal plane, Sato’s Orthodontics not only corrects dental problems early but also supports skeletal cranio-mandibular growth and dento-facial esthetics, and at the same time has a direct impact on TMJ, airway, speech, and posture – in young children but also in teenagers and adults.

Prof. Sato created the term “Occlusion Medicine” for his groundbreaking, comprehensive treatment approach.

Through early treatment in this approach, the amount of future premolar extractions and surgical interventions will be significantly reduced and the foundation for healthier adult dentitions will be set.

Unlike traditional orthodontics, which often emphasizes mechanics and patient compliance with removable appliances, this course uses fixed, functional methods that do not rely on cooperation. It integrates cranio-mandibular function, overall health, and evidence-based techniques that lead to long-term, stable outcomes.

To answer this question in the words of the late Dr. Robert Lamb, D.D.S., M.Sc.,
periodontist, visionary, and founder of IDEA:

“The IDEA Orthodontic Program with Roberto Velasquez, Miles Guyton, Heike Kraemer, and Prof. Sato is not competing with conventional orthodontic treatment; it is a tremendous improvement over conventional orthodontic treatment.

Almost all the patients being treated at the IDEA Faculty Clinic – Center for Craniomandibular Dentistry and Occlusion Medicine have been treated previously with traditional orthodontics. They present us with headaches, TMJ pain, pain in their neck and shoulders, altered condylar morphology, and an occlusion (or better malocclusion) that is not stable. With our diagnostics and orthodontic treatment in Sato’s approach, the malocclusions are corrected, the condyles remodel, the occlusion is long-term stable, and the patients’ symptoms are gone.”

By the end of the training, participants will:

• Confidently diagnose early signs of malocclusion in children
• Apply functional diagnostic techniques in practice
• Implement interceptive treatment concepts that guide healthy growth and development
• Discuss, plan, and treat real patient cases with expert faculty and continue after the course in live-mode mentorship

Absolutely. Mentorship does not end when the 4-day program finishes. Continued guidance is included, ensuring you can confidently apply the techniques in your practice and receive expert input on your starting cases as they arise.

By offering preventive and interceptive orthodontic solutions, you position your practice as a trusted authority in children’s oral and physical health.

Parents appreciate dentists who provide long-term benefits for their children, which leads to higher patient trust, more referrals, and recognition as a forward-thinking practice.

Your practice will unlock a new potential of forefront patient care and will become famous for impactful interceptive orthodontic treatment.

You will excel in a sophisticated treatment approach, which has a significant impact on children’s dental, skeletal, and physical health, such as TMJ, airway, speech, posture, emotional state, and stress management.