Sadao Sato

D.D.S., Ph.D.
Visiting from Yokosuka, Japan

Prof. Dr. Sadao Sato is an internationally most recognized specialist in the area of orthodontics.

In 1971 Prof. Sato graduated from Kanagawa Dental College, Japan.

After having received his degree DDSc in 1979 he became Assistant Professor in Kanagawa Dental University. In 1989 he was appointed Associate Professor and since 1996 until present he has been Professor in Kanagawa Dental University (Orthodontics).

Between 1991 and 2001 Prof. Sato was President of Japan MEAW technique and research foundation.
From 1992 onwards until today he has been Member of the Angle Society of Orthodontics.
In 2009 Prof. Sadao Sato was appointed as Dean of Kanagawa Dental University.
2014 – Present, he is head of research institute of Occlusion Medicine in Kanagawa Dental University.

RESEARCH SUBJECTS

  • Developmental mechanisms of different malocclusions and its treatment approach
  • Diagnosis of function and dysfunction of occlusion in orthodontic practice and interdisciplinary approach
  • Benefits of bruxism in the psychosomatic system

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES (listed only international societies)

  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • EH Angle Society of Orthodontists
  • World Federation of Orthodontists
  • International Association of Dental Research
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Hands-On courses of Sadao Sato

Orthodontic Course Sato

Ongoing: Mod 9: March 4 - 7

If you want to become the “To-Go” practice in your area, one key aspect is specializing in functionally stable dentistry and in the treatment of dysfunctional patients. As dentists, we are faced with an increasing number of dysfunctional patients presenting deterioration of teeth, TMJ or other severe symptoms, airway issues,...

Next Program Start 2026 - Please Contact us for Information.

Orthodontic Course Sato

Roberto Velasquez, D.D.M., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Sadao Sato, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Heike Kraemer, D.M.D., Ph.D., M. Sc.

Ongoing: Mod 9: March 4 - 7

Next Program Start 2026 - Please Contact us for Information.
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Occlusion TMJ Bruxism Airway Dental Course

May 6 - 9, 2026

This course covers the Paradigm Shift to Modern Occlusion and the relevance of Function and TMJ in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning. Since dental treatment impacts surrounding teeth and structures, clear occlusion guidelines are here to ensure undisturbed function and stable treatment outcomes. The principles of functional occlusion provide the foundation...

Occlusion TMJ Bruxism Airway Dental Course

Heike Kraemer, D.M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.
Miles Guyton, D.D.S.

May 6 - 9, 2026

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What Customer says about Sadao Sato

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I have attended many courses of Professor Sato and Dr. Velasquez regarding complex adult and TMD treatment. The Early Treatment course is an excellent complement to these other courses and shows in a very clear way how to apply Professor Sato's principles to early treatment. I highly recommend it!

Bas Wafelbakker
Orthodontist, Morgan Hill, CA
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
Cranio-mandibular Dentistry and Occlusion Medicine

Dr. Sato teaches the occlusion and function oriented orthodontics in relation to the craniomandibular system. A very accurate diagnosis, based on condylograph, cephalometrics and all these information transferred to articulator mounted casts is included in this course. Once you step into it, I'm sure it will help you to set the standard of dental service we provide to the highest possible level!

Petros Kokkinos
Orthodontist, Limassol, Cyprus  
Organic-occlusion-diagram-course

You do not know what you do not know. And what you think you know about occlusion is probably wrong or insufficient. Heike's continuum made the above statements very clear. An invaluable course for everyone with a dental license.

Bas Wafelbakker
Orthodontist, Gilroy, CA
Diagnosis and treatment planning

Finally, I have the solution for my patients. No matter how hard your cases might be, Slavicek and Sato concept and technology will help you!

Jianghua Wang
General Practitioner, Culver City, CA
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Interdisciplinary Dentistry
I cannot imagine practicing dentistry today without incorporating the concepts of Sato and Slavicek. I would recommend this course to all general dentists and orthodontists.
Cristina Herrera
General Practitioner, Los Gatos, CA
sato kraemer diagnosis continuum program

This is a must program for anyone that is serious about their diagnostic protocols that will influence their patients options and choices!

Kevin Mueller
General Practitioner, Sun City West, AZ
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
tmd initial therapy course laboratory

I feel so fortunate to have three fantastic mentors in Professor Sato, Heike Kraemer, and Roberto Velasquez. They were instrumental in changing my patient experience and treatment results. Thank you for providing answers to 20 years of questions.

Miles Guyton
General Practitioner, San Jose, CA

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