Electives

Biohacks, AI & Integrative Dental Medicine (IDM) Workshop

Explore how dentistry can address today’s biggest health challenges through the emerging model of Integrative Dental Medicine. This in-person workshop combines AI, biohacking, and medical insight to help you deliver better patient outcomes—and build a more profitable, future-ready practice.

We face a severe health crisis — far greater than COVID-19 — driven by lifestyle-related conditions like periodontal and periapical disease, sleep-disordered breathing, GERD, malocclusion, bruxism, poor diet, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and stress. These comorbidities increase vulnerability in a viral world.
Dentistry is the medical specialty of oral medicine, directly linked to systemic health. The question becomes: how can dentists lead the charge in reversing this crisis?
The answer: Integrative Dental Medicine (IDM) — a new model that blends dentistry with medicine. Using AI and medical biohacking, this approach creates healthier patients and more profitable practices.
Dr. Witt Wilkerson, author of The Shift: The Dramatic Movement Toward Health-Centered Dentistry, shares 12 years of research and clinical insights. Joining him is Lora Hooper, RDH, who brings 20+ years of experience in salivary testing, non-surgical perio therapy, and cardiovascular health.
Together, they will guide participants into the future of dentistry as a frontline medical specialty.

Enroll Today
Mar. 13-14, 2026
Mar 13 
- 14, 2026
St. Petersburg, FL
$4,850.00
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Shape the Future of Dentistry with Smarter Tools and Proven Principles
TMD Patients1
Lead the Health Crisis Response

Walk away with a proven model to address today’s chronic health challenges through Integrative Dental Medicine.

TMD Patients2
Transform Dentistry with Medical Insight

Learn to apply oral-systemic principles and AI-driven tools that elevate your role from provider to true health advocate

TMD Patients3
Build a Profitable IDM Practice

Gain the checklist, systems, and business model to deliver life-changing care while growing a sustainable, health-centered practice.

Understanding Your Path to Complete Dentistry

This course is designed for general dentists and specialists who are ready to expand their role in patient health and lead the future of dentistry as a frontline medical specialty. If you’re looking to integrate medical principles, AI, and biohacking into your dental practice to deliver better care and increase profitability, this workshop is for you.

You’ll learn how to apply the 3 Pillars of Integrative Dental Medicine, use a proven IDM checklist in your clinical process, and integrate AI-driven tools and medical biohacks. You’ll return to your practice with a streamlined system to improve patient health and grow your bottom line.

While this is not a hands-on clinical course, it is highly practical and interactive. You’ll engage with case studies, tools, and checklists designed to be applied immediately in your own practice. The format focuses on real-world integration—not theory.

No. The course is designed to introduce these tools in a clear, clinical context. You’ll receive guidance, real-world examples, and practical systems you can start using immediately—no tech background needed.

You can register directly through our website. This is a live, in-person workshop held in St. Petersburg, Florida, and space is limited to 25 participants. Due to high demand, we strongly recommend early registration to secure your spot.

Electives are open to all dental professionals, including dentists, specialists, hygienists, and dental assistants. Most electives do not require previous Dawson Academy courses, making them a great way to enhance your skills in a specific area of dentistry.

Dawson Academy electives cover a range of focused topics, including: Restorative & Esthetics, TMD & Airway, Implants & Prosthetics and Practice & Team Development
Explore the full list of electives here.

Electives are offered in multiple locations across the United States, including Florida, Texas, and other major dental hubs. All courses are taught by experienced Dawson Faculty who actively practice dentistry, ensuring real-world application of the techniques you’ll learn.

It depends on the course. Some electives are hands-on, allowing you to practice techniques. Others are lecture-based but highly interactive with case discussions.

Yes! All electives provide CE credits, with the number of credits varying by course. You’ll receive official documentation upon completion.

You can register directly on The Dawson Academy website or contact our team for assistance. Some courses have limited seating, so early registration is recommended.

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Enroll Today
Mar. 13-14, 2026
Mar 13 
- 14, 2026
St. Petersburg, FL
$4,850.00
Event Price
Event Location
Event Capacity
Event Date Range

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Cancellation Policy:

For registrations paid in full at time of registering, requests to cancel or transfer registration in a Dawson Academy course, lecture, or event will be accommodated until 90 DAYS PRIOR to start date. Upon request a refund will be provided minus a $200.00 non-refundable deposit, or a one-time course, lecture, or event transfer, which remains valid for 12 months. Less than 90 days prior to course, no refunds or transfers will be issued.
 
*Students who finance tuition through the Lending Club financing program are subject to special terms and conditions.

Please contact The Dawson Academy at 1.800.952.2178 for full details.

The Dawson Academy is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Dawson Academy designates this activity for 20 credit hours continuing education credits.

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The Dawson Academy is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

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