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    Hands-on session during the TAKUMI Masterclass

    TAKUMI Masterclass

    Discover Japanese Dental Craftsmanship.

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    • A two-day restorative dentistry masterclass designed for international dentists seeking greater precision, deeper clinical understanding, and a more thoughtful approach to direct restorative treatment.

      Learn directly from two distinguished Japanese clinicians through lectures, live demonstrations, and intensive hands-on workshops—with full professional English interpretation throughout the entire program.

      About TAKUMI

      True restoration is not merely a clinical procedure.

      It is a continuous dialogue between observation, biology, restorative materials, craftsmanship, and the natural tooth.

      TAKUMI is an intensive two-day masterclass designed for international dentists who wish to explore not only how exceptional restorations are created, but why experienced clinicians make the decisions they do.

      Participants experience a balanced combination of clinical lectures, live demonstrations, and hands-on exercises covering both posterior and anterior composite restorations—exploring clinical decision-making, morphology, layering, and optical behavior along the way.

      This is not a large lecture-based course.

      With participation intentionally limited to twenty dentists, TAKUMI creates an environment where meaningful discussion, close observation, and direct interaction with the faculty become an essential part of the educational experience.

      Every lecture, demonstration, discussion, and practical session is professionally interpreted into English, allowing participants to engage naturally with the instructors while preserving the nuance of their clinical thinking.

      Posterior Restorative Dentistry

      The first day explores the principles behind posterior direct restorations. Rather than focusing solely on technical procedures, participants examine how experienced clinicians determine the boundary between direct and indirect treatment, analyze occlusal morphology, and reproduce functional anatomy using contemporary biomimetic composite techniques.

      Through lectures, live demonstrations, and intensive hands-on exercises, participants develop a more structured approach to posterior restorative decision-making while gaining practical experience with material handling, anatomical layering, and finishing techniques.

      By the end of Day One, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how posterior restorations can achieve both functional stability and natural aesthetics.

      Anterior Morphology & Composite Artistry

      The second day shifts attention to anterior restorative dentistry, where morphology, light, and proportion combine to create restorations that integrate naturally with surrounding dentition.

      Participants learn a systematic method for observing natural anterior teeth before attempting reproduction. Rather than copying surface anatomy, the course emphasizes understanding the relationship between morphology, optical behavior, and restorative form.

      Extensive hands-on exercises allow participants to build multiple composite tooth replicas while refining their three-dimensional understanding of natural anatomy. By the conclusion of Day Two, participants will have developed a more disciplined approach to analyzing anterior teeth and translating those observations into restorative treatment.

       
    • Dr. Tetsuji Aoshima; Dr. Yukihiro Koza

    Details

    Day 1 — Posterior Restorative Dentistry

    What You Will Learn

    • A clinical framework for deciding between direct and indirect restorative treatment based on long-term clinical reasoning.
    • Biomimetic composite layering techniques for posterior restorations, focusing on anatomy, material handling, and functional integration.
    • How to interpret and reproduce occlusal morphology with greater confidence and precision.
    • Practical application of the TSURUGI Instrument System to improve control, efficiency, and anatomical accuracy during composite placement.

    Day 2 — Anterior Morphology & Composite Artistry

    What You Will Learn

    • A structured approach to observing and analyzing natural anterior morphology before restoration.
    • How anatomical form influences light reflection, optical properties, and natural aesthetics.
    • Hands-on fabrication of multiple composite tooth replicas to strengthen three-dimensional anatomical understanding.
    • Practical techniques for translating morphology into restorations that harmonize naturally with adjacent teeth.

    What Will Change in Your Clinical Practice?

    TAKUMI is designed to influence how you think—not only what you do.

    By the end of this two-day experience, participants will return to their practices with a more deliberate and systematic approach to restorative dentistry.

    Make More Confident Restorative Decisions

    • Develop a clearer framework for deciding when direct restoration is appropriate, when indirect treatment should be considered, and how each choice influences long-term outcomes.

    Observe Natural Teeth with Greater Precision

    • Learn to analyze morphology, anatomy, and optical characteristics more systematically before beginning restorative treatment.

    Layer Composite with Intention

    • Understand how material selection, placement sequence, contour, and thickness work together to influence both function and natural aesthetics.

    Create Restorations That Harmonize with Nature

    • Rather than reproducing individual shapes, learn to create restorations that integrate naturally with surrounding dentition through careful attention to morphology, proportion, and light.

    Develop a Repeatable Clinical Thought Process

    • Perhaps the greatest value of TAKUMI is not a single technique. It is a way of thinking. Participants will leave with a clinical framework that continues to guide restorative decision-making long after returning home.

     

    Day 01 · Friday, November 13, 2026

    Posterior Restorative Dentistry · Dr. Tetsuji Aoshima

    • 9:30–10:00 Registration
    • 10:00–11:40 Lecture (Theory)
    • 11:40–12:00 Coffee Break
    • 12:00–13:00 Lunch
    • 13:00–15:30 Hands-On Workshop
    • 15:30–15:50 Coffee Break
    • 15:50–16:45 Hands-On Workshop (cont.)
    • 16:45–17:00 Day 1 Closing
    • 18:30 Networking Dinner

    Day 02 · Saturday, November 14, 2026

    Anterior Morphology & Composite Artistry · Dr. Yukihiro Koza

    • 9:30–10:00 Registration
    • 10:00–11:40 Lecture (Theory)
    • 11:40–12:00 Coffee Break
    • 12:00–13:00 Lunch
    • 13:00–15:30 Hands-On Workshop
    • 15:30–15:50 Coffee Break
    • 15:50–16:30 Hands-On Workshop (cont.)
    • 16:30–17:00 Closing & Certificate

    Schedule is provisional and subject to minor adjustment by faculty. A detailed final timetable and practical course information will also be provided to registered participants prior to the course.

     

    Participants who complete the two-day program will receive an official Certificate of Completion. For participants who require documentation for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records, an expanded certificate including the relevant educational information can be provided upon request.

     

    Tuition

    USD 3,000

    Tax Included

    Your Registration Includes

    • Two-Day Masterclass
    • Clinical Lectures
    • Live Demonstrations
    • Hands-on Workshops
    • Professional English Interpretation
    • A Complete Set of the TSURUGI Instrument System
    • Hands-on Materials
    • Educational Course Materials
    • Lunch on Both Days
    • Networking Dinner
    • Certificate of Completion
    • Participant Gifts

    Not Included

    • International Flights
    • Accommodation
    • Airport Transfers
    • Local Transportation
    • Visa Fees
    • Travel Insurance
    • Personal Expenses

     

    Lunch on Both Days

    Lunch is provided each day, allowing participants to continue conversations with faculty and fellow clinicians throughout the course.

    Networking Dinner

    Admission to the Day One networking dinner. Exclusive to TAKUMI Participants.

     

    AP Akasaka Green Cross

    Akasaka Green Cross 4F, 2-4-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan

    Located in the heart of central Tokyo, the venue provides a comfortable learning environment with convenient access from major transportation hubs.

    Detailed access information, recommended hotels, and travel guidance will be provided to registered participants before the course.

     

    Dr. Tetsuji Aoshima

    For more than two decades, Dr. Aoshima has refined his approach to posterior restorative dentistry through continuous clinical practice, long-term case evaluation, and a commitment to biomimetic principles. His teaching focuses not only on how posterior composite restorations are performed, but why certain clinical decisions lead to predictable, long-lasting outcomes. Participants will learn how to evaluate the boundary between direct and indirect restorations, reconstruct functional occlusal anatomy, and develop greater control over composite layering through thoughtful material handling and precise instrumentation. Dr. Aoshima, who designed the TSURUGI Instrument System, will also introduce its clinical application in the course, demonstrating how purposeful instrument selection contributes to more accurate anatomical reproduction.

    Dr. Yukihiro Koza

    Dr. Koza's work centers on understanding the relationship between natural tooth morphology, optical behavior, and restorative aesthetics. His educational philosophy encourages clinicians to slow down, observe carefully, and understand the natural tooth before attempting to reproduce it. Rather than copying anatomy, participants learn to interpret it. Through repeated hands-on exercises, they develop a deeper understanding of morphology, proportion, and light, allowing restorative treatment to integrate naturally with the surrounding dentition.

    Is this an official Bio-Emulation course?

    No. TAKUMI is an independent educational program. Both instructors are members of the Bio-Emulation community, and the course reflects many of the restorative principles they apply in daily clinical practice.

     

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