Sato’s Concept of Occlusion Medicine: The State-of-the-Art in Dentistry, Orthodontics, and the Condition for Stable Dental Treatment and Healthy Patients
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Overview

Orthodontic Course Sato

Sadao Sato, the World’s most Recognized Orthodontist

In modern dentistry, orthodontics has become inseparably linked to restorative dentistry, prosthetics, and periodontics to facilitate the treatment condition of these disciplines. At the same time there is a significant increase in dysfunctional patients consulting dental practices and presenting deteriorating dentitions, failing dental treatment, or developing severe physical symptoms.

These patients are looking for dentists who are able to provide answers and treatment options for the dysfunctional condition of their teeth and jaws.  Under this aspect, Orthodontics in the “Sato way” stands out as a fundamental concept for the general and orthodontic practice to treat dysfunctional patients and to achieve predictably functional stable treatment outcomes in all patients.

This Program will give you Completely New Treatment Options

Orthodontics is always a full mouth rehabilitation and therefore needs to be diagnosed and treatment planned in this perspective.

At the same time orthodontics is also the most minimally invasive treatment option, which makes it very valuable as pre-restorative treatment.

And orthodontic treatment can achieve treatment goals, which are impossible to achieve with any other dental disciplines, which is successfully treating dysfunctional patients into a functional state.

Modern Occlusion and a Paradigm Shift in Development and Growth

The IDEA orthodontic course is an exceptional program which thoroughly teaches the theoretical and practical aspects of Prof. Sato’s Concept of Cranio-Mandibular Orthodontics.

This orthodontic concept is based on Prof. Sato’s research on growth and occlusal plane. The alterations of occlusal plane and posterior vertical dimension leading to mandibular adaptation are the key aspects of this concept.

The treatment approach combines diagnostics and treatment planning with modern occlusion and a paradigm shift in understanding development and growth. The use of the multiloop (MEAW) and Gunmetal wires facilitate achieving the treatment goals.

This comprehensive approach is making “Sato”- Orthodontics the most powerful treatment option in dentistry because it can achieve treatment results which are impossible for any other orthodontic or interdisciplinary discipline.

“Sato” Orthodontics – the Gold Standard in Orthodontic Treatment

This orthodontic course is addressed to all general dentists who want to add orthodontics as a fundamental cornerstone to their interdisciplinary treatment offerings.

This orthodontic course is also addressed to all orthodontists who are looking for treatment alternatives to orthognathic surgery and premolar extractions, or who are not satisfied with the stability of their treatment results.

This Concept will make you to the Problem Solver in Your Area

This 3-year Orthodontic course goes way beyond just orthodontics. It teaches you the principles of dentistry and is beneficial for every patient of your practice.

If you are looking for the following treatment options, this orthodontic course is definitely for you:

» Functionally stable orthodontics
» Predictable treatment of symptomatic dysfunctional patients
» Successful approach to early treatment of children
» Avoiding PM-extraction in all cases
» Avoiding need for orthognathic surgery for even severe skeletal malocclusion Class III and II Open Bites, and Lateral deviations
» Predictable treatment of TMJ, Airway and Bruxism
» Short treatment time, simple mechanics, low forces
» No removable appliances, extra-oral forces, or retainers
» Pre-restorative orthodontics and interdisciplinary collaboration
» Etiology driven treatment approach
» Occlusion Medicine – a new concept in Dentistry
» Sato Concept of Cranio-Mandibular Orthodontics and Occlusion Treatment

“Sato” -Orthodontics – a unique Opportunity to prepare your Practice for the Future

The interactive format of lectures, case discussions, and hands-on enables to develop your clinical skills and to fully integrate the “Sato” – Orthodontics into your practice.

The modular structure of 3-to-4-day segments allows you to continue your practice and to attend this program.

By learning the “Slavicek / Sato” concept you are entering a dental world which stands out in the dental field.

This treatment approach will make your dentistry highly predictable and stable, your dental life much easier, and your practice outstanding.

You will become the problem solver way beyond your community

“Sato” Orthodontics – the Gold Standard in Orthodontic Treatment

This orthodontic course is addressed to all general dentists who want to add orthodontics as a fundamental cornerstone to their interdisciplinary treatment offerings.

This orthodontic course is also addressed to all orthodontists who are looking for treatment alternatives to orthognathic surgery and premolar extractions, or who are not satisfied with the stability of their treatment results.

This Concept will make you to the Problem Solver in Your Area

This 3-year Orthodontic course goes way beyond just orthodontics. It teaches you the principles of dentistry and is beneficial for every patient of your practice.

If you are looking for the following treatment options, this orthodontic course is definitely for you:

» Functionally stable orthodontics
» Predictable treatment of symptomatic dysfunctional patients
» Successful approach to early treatment of children
» Avoiding PM-extraction in all cases
» Avoiding need for orthognathic surgery for even severe skeletal malocclusion Class III and II Open Bites, and Lateral deviations
» Predictable treatment of TMJ, Airway and Bruxism
» Short treatment time, simple mechanics, low forces
» No removable appliances, extra-oral forces, or retainers
» Pre-restorative orthodontics and interdisciplinary collaboration
» Etiology driven treatment approach
» Occlusion Medicine – a new concept in Dentistry
» Sato Concept of Cranio-Mandibular Orthodontics and Occlusion Treatment

“Sato” -Orthodontics – a unique Opportunity to prepare your Practice for the Future

The interactive format of lectures, case discussions, and hands-on enables to develop your clinical skills and to fully integrate the “Sato” – Orthodontics into your practice.

The modular structure of 3-to-4-day segments allows you to continue your practice and to attend this program.

By learning the “Slavicek / Sato” concept you are entering a dental world which stands out in the dental field.

This treatment approach will make your dentistry highly predictable and stable, your dental life much easier, and your practice outstanding.

You will become the problem solver way beyond your community

For more detailed information please request the daily agenda for this unique IDEA Program

Orthodontics of the 21st Century The IDEA Orthodontic Program is an amazing option to prepare your practice for the future This program is a true career and practice changer

Orthodontics as just esthetic treatment is a lost battle
There is clear evidence that esthetic problems are not just local dental problems. Esthetic concerns are most of the time the visible result of a more complex “situation”.

Orthodontics is the most powerful technique in dentistry
With orthodontics, you can achieve improvements in the functional, esthetic, and physical condition of your patients, which cannot be archived with any other dental treatment, at least no so easily and not so atraumatic.

Orthodontics is the foundation of dental treatment
In the 1970’s the dental community accepted periodontics as a necessary foundation in dentistry. Today in modern dentistry of minimally invasive atraumatic treatment, orthodontics became another foundation of dental treatment. Based on solid diagnostics, orthodontic treatment should precede extensive restorative or implant treatment

Orthodontics is 100% occlusion treatment
Orthodontics is always full mouth rehabilitation.
Orthodontics is a complex intervention of the masticatory system and the entire human body. Therefore the craniomandibular system, occlusion and function must be understood.

Orthodontics which achieves results which cannot be achieved with traditional orthodontic concepts, like:

The advantages of becoming a “Sato” Orthodontist
  • An orthodontic concept which is highly predictable, long-term stable, and backed-up with tremendous research
  • An orthodontic program which teaches the principles and techniques for orthodontic treatment avoiding orthognathic surgery and premolar extractions
  • An orthodontic program which enables to treat dysfunctional patients
  • The modular structure of 3- to 4-day segments allows to continue your practice and to attend this program
  • <span”>Learn the “Slavicek / Sato” concepts and enter a dental world which is way ahead of anything else in the dental field
  • This treatment approach will be a complete paradigm shift and will have a huge impact on your dental career
  • Become the problem solver way beyond your community
  • We welcome you to join our group!

 

For more detailed information please request the daily agenda for this unique IDEA Program

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
Immerse in IDEA’s unique world of Advanced Dental Education

Course Gallery

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Course Date
360 CE Credits
Tuition - All Inclusive Course Package
$ 5,980 "Hotel" Option
$ 5,380 "No Hotel" Option

The 3 Year Program Tuition is Divided Into Monthly Installments

Total Program Tuition – 12 Modules
$ 69,840 “Hotel” Option
$ 63,600 “No Hotel” Option

Next Program Start 2026 - Please Contact us for Information.

Secure your seat with the $750 deposit.
Payment plans available at no additional charge.

What our Alumni Say

Craniomandibular-orthodontics-Sato

The course content is amazing; it feels like enlightenment!  It is a paradigm shift in ideology.  And the quality of the teaching is second to none, such advanced content delivered with such humility.

The whole team are amazing, so friendly and welcoming. It is a wonderful environment to learn in. Nothing is too much trouble. Thank you!

Nicola Ritchie
General Practitioner, Maidwell, United Kingdom
orthodontics-GEAW

I admire the way Dr. Kraemer delivers her knowledge to us. She is very structured, precise, and generous. She reads your mind and can see where you are in the learning process. The lab experience is very effective to learn and to adopt the process.

Zeineb Kharouf
General Practitioner, Tunis, Tunisia
non-extraction-orthodontic-course

Best instructors for diving in deep and becoming a master head and shoulders above the rest.

Alexander Chukreeff
General Practitioner, San Francisco, CA
non-surgical-orthodontics

There are rare moments in my life where I learned something so profound that it brings tears to my eyes. There was a moment where Dr. Velasquez so eloquently explained the inner working of the human skull and how it relates to occlusion, just connected many dots for me.

I am so grateful for this opportunity to learn from those who are so passionate about the art and science of dentistry and how it affects the whole person.

Jenny Stevens
Prosthodontist, Honolulu, HI
orthodontic-course

I am still at the beginning, but this course is exciting and promising. Nowhere I would learn how, why, and when to intervene in early childhood development to affect the overall growth and potential. Also, how to set up my cases pre-restoratively for stability with occlusion and function afterwards, and longevity of my patient's dentition.

Aleksandra Shaykova
General Practitioner, Lake Mary, FL
orthodontics-occlusion

I wish I attended the courses at IDEA earlier.

PeiWei Hsu
General Practitioner, Taipei, Taiwan
orthodontics-Sato-MEAW

This program has been very eye opening. The material covered is something so important that it is shocking that we (as dentists) haven't been shown the importance of these concepts.

I am very eager to learn more, implement this in my practice and help my patients. The facility and staff are exceptional, and the speakers are excellent, friendly, and so knowledgeable.

Martha Iturriaga
General Practitioner, San Jose, CA
orthodontics-TMJ

This course teaches us 'trouble free' orthodontics. We can provide our patients not only good esthetics but most importantly, better quality of life by eliminating all these symptoms. Applying this concept in our practices sends the level of our service to the highest level.

Petros Kokkinos
Orthodontist, Limassol, Cyprus

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
Immerse in IDEA’s unique world of Advanced Dental Education

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