Kois Center

Dr. John Kois

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Highly recommend it to any dentists who are interested in taking their dentistry to the next level. It starts here at the Center.
– YH Chu
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103: Treatment Planning
The Treatment Planning program is uniquely crafted to empower participants, fostering confidence in diagnosis and treatment planning with reliable results. Dr. Kois begins with the fundamental question of “why,” establishing a philosophy and system that builds on your existing knowledge. Through research, evidence, and proven clinical methods, he introduces the Diagnostically Driven Treatment Planning concept. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to confidently apply these skills and concepts for predictable patient management.

153: Functional Occlusion
Understanding and managing functional occlusion is crucial for the long-term stability of restorative dentistry. Effective occlusal management requires considering multiple factors, from force dynamics to lab work, articulator usage, and patient psychology, neurology, and pharmacology. With various approaches and opinions within the dental profession, managing occlusion can feel overwhelming.Dr. Kois’ approach to occlusal management combines a range of concepts and scientifically validated facts to ensure predictable, repeatable success in both simple and complex restorative cases.

The Functional Occlusion course will give you a practical understanding of the masticatory system and teach you how to leverage your laboratory technicians, office team, cutting-edge technology, and dental articulator for predictable occlusal management. You’ll also learn accessible, evidence-based methods that are backed by research and proven in clinical practice.

Course Objectives:

Learn how to incorporate a comprehensive examination and systematic treatment planning into your patient care.
Learn why Dr. Kois’ treatment planning system and simplified diagnostic opinion can build your knowledge base dramatically and increase confidence in your ability to plan treatment and create more predictable outcomes.
Learn how to recognize, assess and account for risk using a protocol that evaluates periodontal, biomechanical, functional and dentofacial issues.
Learn how to transfer the four diagnostic parameters into treatment plans and sequences that will minimize risk and maximize long-term success.
Learn how to engage the patient in understanding their condition so they may participate more fully in their own care.
Gain a clear understanding of Maximum Intercuspal Position, Centric Relation and Centric Occlusion.
Learn to ask key questions related to Occlusion in the Dental History form and how to interpret the answers.
Learn a classification and risk assessment system of normal and abnormal attrition of teeth, including: Acceptable Function, Frictional Chewing Pattern, Constricted Chewing Pattern, Occlusal Dysfunction, Parafunction, and Neurological Disorder.
Learn how and when to use the Kois Deprogrammer and other centric relation recording devices. You will work with your fellow participants to fabricate, deliver and experience your own Kois Deprogrammer.
Learn how to mount models on the Panadent articulator using the Kois Dento-Facial Analyzer and to incorporate improved refinements on traditional methods.
Understand a new, simplified terminology for occlusal management: The “Three P’s”- Position, Place and Pathway.
Understand that, as a result of insight into the way humans chew, the concept of Anterior Guidance is no longer valid.
Be prepared to confidently implement the skills and concepts for predictable management of patients immediately following the course.

Course Date

Sep 30 – Oct 4, 2024
Nov 18 – 22, 2024
Dec 9 – 13, 2024

CE Credit

46.5

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I had been meaning to take a course at the Kois Center for a long time. It wasn’t until a friend of mine convinced me (well he basically said “Do it. It’ll change your life.”) that I decided it was time to step foot into another world of dentistry.

I decided to jump right in to Course 165, the combo Treatment Planning & Functional Occlusion course. It’s a costly investment upfront and you’ll be away from your practice and family for 5 days. It’s a little cheaper doing it this way (factoring in tuition and airfare + hotel costs) rather than the courses separately. Besides Seattle is a lovely city and you really get to form friendships with your other classmates with the longer course.

I won’t lie. It is a lot of information in the course. John Kois basically gives you the foundation pieces of his curriculum. It’s like drinking through a firehose. But the information given will blow your mind. There will be a lot of “WOW” moments during the course. You will be impressed by the evidence-based dentistry that is presented. There is always a why and a why not to the things that John does. Even though there is a lot of info, you get it all in either a digital format or paper binder for you to digest and look through after the course.

I’m glad I took this course because I got to meet and listen to the man himself, John Kois. He is very approachable and will answer any and all of your questions to make sure you understand his concepts. I can see why so many respected colleagues can’t say enough praise for him and the information they have attained at the Kois Center. Take this course and I’m sure you’ll be motivated to sign up for the next one.
6 years ago
Esmeralda Paluka

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The best course I have ever taken! It was enlightening and made me a much better dentist! It gives you the fundamentals of quality dentistry and teaches you how to stay away from trouble! I am way more confident in treating complex cases that I thought I would ever be. Dr Kois is definitely the man! Best speaker ever. He is very approachable, down to earth, caring and the most passionate dentist i have ever met. Even though the days are long and I was pregnant during this class I never felt tired or bored! He is the kind of instructor that is not only knowledgeable but also able to give and transmit his knowledge. It is quite impressive how everything is organized to perfection. This course gave the kind of information that I was able to apply in my daily practice.
Definitely you can’t go wrong with a Kois Class
6 years ago
jsabalam

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Best course ever!!
5 years ago
YH Chu

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Highly recommend it to any dentists who are interested in taking their dentistry to the next level. It starts here at the Center.
3 years ago
Sarah Yang

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At this course, I learned a 10 step system to break down complex cases. I also received flow charts on how to clearly grade patients’ oral health on a low to high risk scale, and how to prescribe the right treatment for them. This greatly improved my communication and trust with patients, and my treatment quality. It was also amazing to spend an entire week connecting with amazing dentists who traveled from all over the world with the same goal: to be better for their patients and themselves!

Highly recommend as a strong and comprehensive foundation for advanced dentistry!
2 years ago

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