Three-Year Program in Orthodontics related to the Craniomandibular System: The Modern Approach to any kind of Malocclusion, Dysfunction, TMJ, Airway and Comprehensive Dentistry.

Mod 4: Dec 4 - 7

Course Overview

Orthodontic Course Sato

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

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

You Will Learn

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:

Treatment avoiding orthognathic surgery
Treatment avoiding premolar-extractions
Treatment of severe class II, III malocclusion / open bite cases, esp. class III open bites / mandibular deviation / severe crowding
Treatment of dysfunctional patients
Orthodontics with simple mechanics and avoiding extra-oral forces
Orthodontics which only needs 3–6-month retention phase
Orthodontics which achieves stable function and excellent esthetics

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

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!

Course Package

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

Instructor

Roberto Velasquez, D.D.M., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Sadao Sato, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Heike Kraemer, Dr. med. dent., M.Sc.
Miles Guyton, D.D.S.
Atsushi Hasegawa, MDT (Technician)

Course Date

Mod 4: Dec 4 - 7

Begins May 15 – 18, 2024

4 Modules in Year 2024

Mod1: May 15 – 18

Mod2: June 19 – 22

Mod3: September 11 – 14

Mod4: December 4 – 7

Continues every Mar / Jun / Sep / Dec

CE Credits 360

Tuition - All Inclusive Course Package

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$ 5980 "Hotel Option"

$ 5380 "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 2027 - Please Contact us for Information.

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What our Alumni Say

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

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

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

Alexander Chukreeff

General Practitioner, San Francisco, CA

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

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