Orthodontics for growing patients: aligners, functional appliances, growth modification

Orthodontist specializing in non-extraction orthodontics and clear aligner therapy. Founder of Drs. Kaku's Super Smile International Orthodontics, Shinjuku, Tokyo. Clinical Consultant for Align Technology. Invisalign Clinical Speaker. Advisory Board Member of Japanese Academy of Non-Extraction Orthodontics.

Over 32 years of clinical experience in orthodontics since establishing practice in Tokyo (January 1994) with wife Dr. Maori Kaku (pediatric dentist), continuing family dental practice originally opened by father Dr. Eijin Kaku in 1961. After training at Boston University encountering many patients preferring non-extraction treatment, dedicated practice to achieving non-extraction orthodontic outcomes through innovative combination of Invisalign clear aligners with orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (mini-implants), enabling successful treatment of cases previously requiring extractions.

International educator presenting at numerous seminars and conferences worldwide on non-extraction orthodontics using clear aligner systems. Official Speaker for Henry Schein Orthodontics. Invisalign Clinical Speaker teaching treatment planning, biomechanics, and refinement protocols. Invisalign Advisory Board Member contributing to product development and clinical research. Treats patients from children with mixed dentition through adults, accepting international patients from around the world seeking non-extraction aesthetic orthodontic treatment.

DDS from Tokyo Dental College. Clinical Internship at University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry. Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) in Orthodontics from Boston University. Orthodontic Specialty License and Certificate from Boston University Master Program. Member of Japan Association of Adult Orthodontics. Member of Japan Orthodontic Society. Member of American Association of Orthodontists. Founder and Advisory Board Member of Japanese Academy of Non-Extraction Orthodontics promoting tooth-preserving orthodontic approaches. Practice integrates digital technology with Invisalign achieving aesthetic results while maintaining full permanent dentition. Provides comprehensive orthodontic care including early intervention for children, adult treatment, and aesthetic dentistry services including professional whitening.

Orthodontist specializing in early interceptive treatment, interdisciplinary orthodontics, and management of missing lateral incisors. Former President and Active Member of the Angle Society of Europe. Private practice in Trento, Northern Italy.

Over 43 years of clinical and academic experience in orthodontics. Graduated as Medical Doctor (1981), followed by postgraduate studies in Dentistry and Orthodontics. Inventor of the Marco Rosa appliance for rapid palatal expansion anchored on deciduous teeth in mixed dentition, enabling early skeletal correction without touching permanent teeth. Pioneer in developing protocols for aesthetic and functionally justified space closure in agenesis cases. Winner of 2016 Dewel Memorial Award from American Association of Orthodontists.

International lecturer teaching extensively on early orthodontic treatment, biomechanics, and interdisciplinary treatment planning. Visiting Professor at Insubria University, Italy. Certified by both European Board of Orthodontics and Italian Board of Orthodontics, highest level of diplomas. Honorary Member of Italian Academy of Orthodontists. Former President of Association of Italian Specialists in Orthodontics (ASSO, 1998-2001).

MD (1981). DDS. Specialist in Orthodontics (D. Orthod). Published extensively and lectures regularly on early intervention strategies, RPE techniques, treatment of posterior and anterior crossbite in mixed dentition, skeletal discrepancies management, and ortho-perio interdisciplinary approaches. Primary research interests include minimally invasive early treatment without permanent tooth extraction, biomechanical solutions for challenging cases, and long-term stability of early interventions.

Specialist in orthodontics and orthocraniodontics. Leading expert in integrating orthodontic treatment with craniosacral and osteopathic principles. Maintains private orthodontic practice in Moscow, Russia, with focus on functional orthodontics and interdisciplinary treatment of craniofacial disorders.

Over 15 years of clinical experience in comprehensive orthodontic treatment combining traditional orthodontic biomechanics with osteopathic concepts. Pioneer in orthocraniodontics in Russia, promoting interdisciplinary approaches that integrate orthodontics, craniosacral therapy, and whole-body functional relationships. Expert in diagnosing and treating temporomandibular disorders, breathing dysfunctions, and postural imbalances that affect occlusion and craniofacial development.

Member of the International Association of Orthodontists (IAO). Member of the American Association of Functional Orthodontics (AAFO). International lecturer presenting courses on orthocraniodontics, functional orthodontics, and osteopathic approaches to dental treatment throughout Russia and internationally. Collaborates with leading osteopathic physicians including Silverio Di Rocca and Yuri Milutka on developing integrated treatment protocols. Author and co-author of educational programs on orthocraniodontics, introducing a new interdisciplinary approach in dentistry that addresses structural, functional, and postural aspects of craniofacial health.

DDS. Certificate in Orthodontics. Specialized training in osteopathy, craniosacral therapy, and functional orthodontic approaches. Graduate of multiple advanced programs integrating orthodontics with osteopathic medicine.

Visiting professor University of Ferrara.

Active member Angle Society of Europe.

Past President I.B.O. and Member S.I.D.O. Council.