The Dawson Academy Clinical Director Dr. Leonard Hess & Dr. John Cranham Occlusion is sadly misunderstood or overlooked by the vast majority of dental practitioners. As the late and great Dr. Peter E. Dawson said, “All occlusal analysis starts at the temporomandibular joint.” Come see why thousands of dental professionals rely on The Dawson Academy’s leading functional occlusion seminar to help them solve more problems in their practice with predictable, complete care dentistry. Functional Occlusion: 2020 and Beyond builds upon Dr. Dawson’s core philosophies and findings that have changed the lives of dentists and their patients worldwide.
The root cause of worn teeth, fractured/cracked teeth, sore muscles, TMJ issues, and more is most often the occlusion. The cornerstone of The Dawson Academy philosophy is a comprehensive understanding of how the TM joint, muscles, proprioceptive input, lower anterior teeth, upper anterior teeth, lower posterior teeth, and upper posterior teeth are designed to function in harmony with one another.
You will recognize untapped reservoirs of work needing to be performed on your existing patients as you learn the signs of occlusal instability which precede symptoms.
The mystery and confusion surrounding concepts of occlusion will disappear when you understand the five requirements for occlusal stability and how to achieve each one. Regardless of the latest trends in techniques or materials, these principles will remain the foundation of quality and complete dentistry. You will gain an insight and understanding that will change not only how you practice, but your enjoyment of the practice, as well. Examples will be presented for both analog and digital workflows.
Come join us and start your journey along this proven path to success. Can’t make it live? All registrants get 30-day access to the seminar recordings.
Course Objectives:
Identify the 10 factors critical to a stable occlusion resulting in the long-term success of general and cosmetic cases.
Explain how to identify, prior to treatment, which patients pose a risk of future instability.
Determine where teeth go for orthodontics, veneers, crowns, or implant-supported restorations.
Discuss how to eliminate porcelain chips and breakage.
Utilize checklists for functional-esthetic analysis and treatment planning.
Use diagnostic records for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning.
Describe a thorough examination process and how to implement in practice.
Paraphrase how understanding occlusion saves time, increases profitability, and reduces stress.
How to design a stable, minimal stress occlusion on teeth or implants.
Why predictable patient outcomes result from a stable occlusion and how to identify, in advance of treatment, which patients present a high risk.
Outline how to choose the best treatment options (reshape, orthodontics, restorative, orthognathic) to solve any occlusal/esthetic problem.
CE credits: 14
Course duration: 2-Day Seminar from 9AM to 5PM EST
What to bring to the course: Computer, Internet Access
Course date: February 19-20, 2021
Information subject to change and may contain errors.
