Aligners: early orthodontic treatment

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.

Specialist in orthodontics with practice limited exclusively to orthodontics and facial orthopedics. Owner and Orthodontist at a private practice in Turin, Italy (since 2000). Visiting Professor at the School of Orthodontics, University of Rome "Tor Vergata" (appointed September 2025). Member of the Board of Directors, Juventus Football Club S.p.A. (since 2022), representing shareholder Exor N.V.

Over 25 years of clinical experience in comprehensive orthodontic treatment with focus on clear aligner therapy, early treatment, self-ligating brackets, and digital orthodontic technologies. Pioneer in Invisalign treatment in Italy, certified since 2001 and achieving Platinum Elite status since 2006. Expert in non-compliance appliances and contemporary digital workflows from diagnosis through retention.

Diplomate of the European Board of Orthodontics (EBO). Active Member of the Italian Society of Orthodontics (SIDO). Founding Member of the Italian Academy of Orthodontics (AIDOR). International Member of the American Association of Orthodontists. Active Member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists (North Atlantic Component, 2024-2026). Member of the European Society of Orthodontics (EOS) and Active Member of the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics (ESLO). Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO). President of the European Aligner Society (EAS, 2018-2019) and Scientific Chairman (2022-2023). Official Invisalign Speaker since 2008 and Member of the European Advisory Board for Align Technology. Chief Dental Officer for the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games. Editor of the Journal of Aligner Orthodontics. Author of over 80 publications in national and international orthodontic journals. Co-author and editor of two textbooks on orthodontics. International lecturer presenting at congresses and courses throughout Europe, Middle East, Asia, and the United States for over 20 years.

MD (Doctor of Medicine) from University of Turin, Italy (1986-1994). Certificate in Orthodontics from University of Padua, Italy (1997-2000), graduating with honors.

Founder & CEO – inviSolution – Treatment Planning for Aligner Orthodontics.

Clinical Manager EMEA at Align Technology – Manager, Trainer and Supervisor.

Member of the European Aligner Society (EAS).

Speaker and consultant European Invisalign.