Takao Minamidate

Director of Fukuoka MA Orthodontics, Fukuoka, Japan. Doctor of Dental Science (DDS, PhD). Certified Member of the European Board of Aligners in Orthodontics (EBAO). Former Graphic Designer at Nippon Design Center. Leading Japanese orthodontist with unique background combining orthodontics with professional design experience.

Over 25 years of combined clinical and academic experience in orthodontics. Expert in clear aligner therapy (Invisalign), extraction orthodontics, multiloop edgewise arch wire (MEAW) technique, temporary anchorage devices (TADs), Class II and Class III malocclusion treatment, and biomechanics of tooth movement. Known for systematic approaches to complex orthodontic cases integrating evidence-based biomechanics with aesthetic principles informed by his design background. Research focuses on aligner biomechanics, extraction protocols with aligners, and optimal treatment planning for various malocclusion types.

International lecturer presenting regularly throughout Japan and at international orthodontic conferences on topics including aligner orthodontics with extraction of first premolars, biomechanics and protocols of clear aligner therapy, combination of orthodontic and orthopedic treatment, and evidence-based approaches to complex malocclusions. Regular faculty at major Japanese orthodontic congresses including OHI-S Global Forum events and functional dentistry congresses in Kyoto. Co-instructor for comprehensive online courses on "Practical Advanced Orthodontics: Evidence-Based Approaches from Japan's Leading Experts" alongside Sadao Sato, Satoshi Aoki, and Masamitsu Takahashi. Creator of "Aligner Radio," an educational podcast/program focused on clear aligner orthodontics. Active on social media sharing clinical cases and orthodontic insights.

DDS from dental school in Japan. PhD (Doctor of Dental Science) with research in orthodontics. EBAO Certification (European Board of Aligners in Orthodontics). Former professional graphic designer at Nippon Design Center, bringing unique aesthetic sensibility to orthodontic treatment planning.