Esthetic Restorative Dentistry
This course is an 8-day compendium in mucogingival esthetic surgery around teeth and implants.
Part 1: January 25 – 28, 2027 – Teeth
Part 2: July 12 – 15, 2027 – Implants
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This program is designed for any dental professional looking for comprehensive orthodontic education putting their patient and cranio-mandibular function in the center of their treatment. It teaches in theory and practice the groundbreaking orthodontic concepts of the world’s most recognized orthodontist, Prof. Sadao Sato.
It is intended for doctors who are looking for a practical approach that can be applied progressively throughout their practice, and it is designed to develop expertise and skills that can be implemented immediately.
Therefore, this program consists of quarterly modules so that doctors can attend the orthodontic training and maintain their practice at the same time.
It is addressed to general dentists who realize that orthodontics should become an important cornerstone of their interdisciplinary practice:
The program is also intended for orthodontic specialists who are seeking treatment alternatives:
Sato’s Orthodontic Concept can achieve treatment outcomes which are impossible to achieve in conventional orthodontics. The Sato concept does not compete with conventional orthodontics. It is by far superior for the following reasons:
Prof. Sato’s groundbreaking research emphasizes the function of the cranio-mandibular system, the role of stress management, and the correlation of occlusion, brain function and emotional states, and the correlation of occlusion and its impact on allostasis and homeostasis of patients’ general health.
By focusing on mandibular position, vertical dimension, and the occlusal plane, our Sato Orthodontic Program equips dental practitioners to manage complex cases, eliminates the need for premolar extractions or surgical interventions, and achieves stable treatment outcomes which do not require retention.
Unlike traditional orthodontics, which emphasizes mechanics, including extra-oral forces, removable appliances, or surgical anchorage, Sato’s Orthodontics focuses on a paradigm shift in growth and development, the cranio-mandibular system, the principles of adaptation and compensation, functional diagnostics, and the use of atraumatic, low-force mechanics with the multiloop wire.
Sato’s concept is based on significant scientific evidence, decades of clinical experience, and follow-ups which made it the world-leading treatment approach.
It integrates craniomandibular function, evidence-based principles, and techniques that lead to life-long, stable outcomes and overall health.
After completing our Sato Orthodontic Course, you will be able to confidently diagnose and treat complex orthodontic and dysfunctional functional patients using the cranio-mandibular approach.
You will understand how to identify the root causes of malocclusions, TMJ dysfunction, and airway issues and not see your patient just as a tooth alignment problem.
As you complete the program, you will gain the skills to develop comprehensive treatment plans that integrate cranio-mandibular orthodontics, occlusion, and facial growth patterns. This allows you to manage even severe skeletal discrepancies and achieve stable, long-term, functional results without applying extractions or surgical interventions.
This program will make you a leader in your community because you can offer treatment options which your patients are looking for, and you can help dysfunctional patients while other orthodontic dentists prefer to refer them out.
With our Sato Orthodontics program, you learn a diagnostic approach which will give you clear answers to identify the underlying cause of malocclusion or symptoms, and this will give you the “red line” to make EVERY case easy and predictable to treat.
The course package includes 12 intensive modules taught over three years at the IDEA Academy facility in the San Francisco Bay Area, conveniently located 10 minutes from the San Francisco International Airport.
Each module provides hands-on training, detailed case reviews (your own patients), and live patient demonstration with direct mentorship from the faculty, Roberto Velasquez, Prof. Sadao Sato, and Heike Kraemer.
Course materials, clinical manuals, and access to all digital resources are included as well as continued after-course mentorship for your ongoing cases.
IDEA offers an all-inclusive package including hotel accommodation, transportation, and freshly cooked meals during the sessions to ensure a comfortable and focused learning experience.
Yes. Graduates of our Sato Orthodontic Course receive ongoing mentorship and support from the IDEA faculty during the program and beyond. You will have access to post-course case consultations, alumni study groups, and continuing education updates.
This ensures that you can confidently apply what you learned in your own clinical practice while receiving the faculty guidance as new challenges may arise and as you take on more cases.
This course will clearly set you and your practice apart from your colleagues.
It is not only an orthodontic program, but it teaches you the occlusion principles which apply for your entire patient base.
This program will significantly expand your treatment offerings but will also elevate your clinical capabilities to predictably provide treatment solutions.
Since you will be able to achieve treatment outcomes which are impossible for conventional orthodontics, you will fulfill your patients’ increasing demands for treatment options which:
While you learn to diagnose the underlying causes of dental problems, you also learn how to solve them and how to predictably treat your patients.
By mastering Sato’s cranio-mandibular orthodontic principles, you will be able to treat cases that most clinicians refer out. But for you, treatment plans will be clear and treatment will be predictable to achieve.
This program will impact your dental practice, and you will:
This course will make you unique in your community and far beyond since you will become the problem-solver for many patients.
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.
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
Payment in 2 installments
6 and 4 months prior to the course start date.
Monthly installments at no additional charge. Due 30 days prior to course start date.
Other options available. Please call us.
Please fill the form to receive the course agenda. In which you will be able to find the scheduled daily program, designed for an outstanding experience. We are looking forward to welcoming you at IDEA!
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