The Art and Science of Tooth Preparation: Mastering Veneers, Crowns and Overlays, with the Final Restoration in Mind
Overview

Hands-On Porcelain Veneers Training

Advanced Tooth Preparation and Esthetic Restorations

This 4-day intensive course with Dr. Jun Iwata focuses on the biological, morphological, and material-driven principles of tooth preparation for contemporary prosthodontic and restorative dentistry. Drawing from Dr. Iwata’s extensive clinical experience and teaching, the course presents a structured approach to tooth preparation that prioritizes long-term predictability, tissue preservation, and prosthetic accuracy.

Participants will explore tooth preparation from foundational concepts through advanced clinical applications, including anterior and posterior crowns, veneers, inlays/onlays/overlays, bridges, and occlusal rehabilitation cases. The whole workflow from planning to final restoration. Emphasis is placed on understanding why specific preparation designs are chosen, based on tooth anatomy, periodontal considerations, and restorative material requirements.

The program combines focused lectures, clinical case discussions, and practical demonstrations to help clinicians refine their preparation techniques and integrate modern workflows, including magnification and digital tools. The course is designed for dentists seeking greater precision, confidence, and consistency in complex restorative cases.

Master the Art of Tooth Preparation
  • Biological principles influencing tooth preparation and margin placement
  • Morphology-based preparation of anterior and posterior teeth
  • Material-driven reduction concepts for zirconia, ceramics, and veneers
  • Predictable margin design and retention/resistance form
  • Principles of preparation for adhesive restorations
  • Key considerations in provisional, impression taking, and cementation
Latest Advanced Protocols for Highly Esthetic Results
  • Improved precision and consistency in daily tooth preparation
  • Better clinical decision-making for complex restorative cases
  • Enhanced understanding of preparation design for modern materials
  • Reduced risk of biological and mechanical complications
  • Greater confidence in interdisciplinary and full-arch cases
  • Techniques that can be immediately applied in clinical practice
  • Intense hands-on training
  • Training directly from world leading instructors
  • Small group size with a maximum of 16 participants, one-on-one mentoring
  • All honoraria are paid by IDEA: no corporate influence or manufacturer representatives on campuss
  • State-of-the-art, simulation laboratory including a surgical microscope at each work station
  • Networking with like-minded professionals from around the world
  • Bring your own cases. Discuss techniques and issues relevant to your practice
  • Hotel accommodations, beginning the night prior to the course and ending the morning after the course
  • Local transportation between the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), IDEA’s partner hotel and the IDEA facility
  • Meals: IDEA’s in-house chef serves breakfast and lunch freshly prepared. You will also enjoy a “Welcome” Reception and “Networking” Dinner on the first evening and the Graduation Ceremony and “Celebration” Dinner on the last evening of the course

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Frequently Asked Questions

This course is ideal for General Practitioners, Pediatric Dentists, and Orthodontists who want to expand their expertise in early prevention orthodontics. Whether you plan to treat young patients directly or refer them appropriately, the course equips you with the knowledge to make accurate diagnostic decisions and initiate early treatment when necessary.

Unlike traditional orthodontics, which often focuses on visible signs and delayed intervention, this course introduces a functional, evidence-based approach centered around Sato’s Craniomandibular Orthodontics. It emphasizes early diagnostics, physiological mandibular positioning, and vertical dimension control to guide natural growth and reduce the need for surgery or extractions later on.
The course is focused on treating children of any age—from early milk dentition through mixed dentition stages. You’ll learn how to identify early signs of dental and skeletal malocclusion and implement treatment at the right developmental stage.

This treatment concept is effective in managing a wide range of malocclusions and issues such as:

  • Class II and III Malocclusions

  • Crossbites

  • Mandibular Lateral Displacement (MLD)

  • High or Low Angle Skeletal Growth Patterns

  • TMJ Disorders in children
    By addressing these issues early, the approach significantly reduces the need for future orthognathic surgery and premolar extractions.

After the course, you’ll gain:

  • A new, efficient treatment concept that avoids removable appliances and prioritizes functional diagnostics

  • Evidence-based techniques that support skeletal and dental development

  • Enhanced ability to protect the TMJ and improve overall physical health

  • Immediate tools to implement early orthodontic treatment and become a leading provider in your area for pediatric dental care

Standard :

Payment in 2 installments
6 and 4 months prior to the course start date.

Individual:

Monthly installments at no additional charge. Due 30 days prior to course start date.

Other options available. Please call us.

Course Package:

IDEA – Practical. Personal. Powerful.
  • One tuition, no extra cost – you only need your “flight”
  • All-inclusive package: hotel, transportation, in-house chef
  • Small groups – only 16 participants!
  • Intense hands-on – impactful
  • Leading faculty – the best in their field
  • State-of-the-art facility – one of a kind
  • Education based on clinical experience and scientific evidence
  • Independent – Pure education – no corporate influence
  • Bring your own cases for discussion
  • Networking with like-minded professionals

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