Interceptive Orthodontics Course

Interceptive Orthodontics Course is organized by Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy (IDEA) and will be held from Oct 07 - 10, 2026 at IDEA - Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy, Foster City, California, United States of America.

Description:
Early Prevention Orthodontics was never so important as it is in present times. Therefore, it is important that general dentists and orthodontists learn how to detect, diagnose, and treat early malocclusion impactfully.

This Interceptive Orthodontics Course teaches you in theory and practices the forefront, groundbreaking Sato concept in early malocclusion treatment.

Learning Objectives:

• Occlusion based on tooth eruption, recognizing the signs of malocclusion, parents’ education
• Malocclusion as a risk factor for TMD, airway, posture, speech, and emotional stress
• Diagnosis and treatment planning for young patients – what you see chairside could be wrong, treating the root cause of malocclusion and skeletal problems
• Modern treatment principles and skills for early prevention orthodontics
• Post-course mentorship for your patient cases

This interceptive orthodontics course will open a new potential in your family practice

Course Content and Clinical Skills Hands-on Training:

• Treatment concept for all stages of child growth
• Importance of observing specific tooth eruptions
• Intercept any stage of visible and invisible harmful occlusion
• Functional diagnostics is the key
• Alteration of vertical dimension and mandibular position
• Treatment with the combination of restorative / orthodontic techniques
• Principles of Adaptation and Compensation – rather than pure mechanics
• Prioritize good function of patient’s teeth, jaw, and overall physical health
• Novel, evidence-based, impactful early treatment options
• Simple concept, yet comprehensive, TMJ and airway protective
• Detailed hands-on practice of diagnostic steps, orthodontic mechanics, and restorative applications
• 6 brackets, two wires, some composite – but treatment based on solid functional diagnostics