Keys for Predictably Fabricating Complete Dentures

This course is designated for practitioners and technicians who already demonstrate an understanding of Dawson’s occlusion and examination protocols, including how-to record centric relation, use of facebow, and use a semi-adjustable articulator.

Rehabilitating the edentulous patient with complete dentures can be a daunting task for most.

There are two common reasons for this feeling:

The predictability of comfort, esthetics and/or function is not as easily achieved as it is with the fixed restorative cases.
Dental school education, unfortunately, has fallen short of teaching sound removable prosthodontic principles.

This denture course is designed to review basic removable prosthodontic principles and techniques so that the dentist will have a higher level of confidence when making his/her next set of complete dentures. Understanding where the teeth need to be esthetically, functionally and phonetically is paramount for success whether it be conventional complete dentures, immediate dentures or a setup try-in for an implant-supported prosthesis. Through case examples and hands on exercises, students will learn a step by step process for fabricating predictable and comfortable complete dentures.

Course Size: 20

Examine the anatomy to support a complete denture
Impression techniques for conventional and immediate dentures
Appropriately contour wax rims
Determine the vertical dimension
Record centric relation with wax rims
Understand complete denture occlusion
Communication techniques with the laboratory
Key steps for the delivery of comfortable dentures
Help patients understand the value of complete dentures as interim prostheses
Transition a patient with a failing dentition

Target Audience: General Dentists, Prosthodontists, Lab Technicians

CE Hours: 19

CE Credits: 010(1L), 130(.5L), 180(.5L), 670(8L, 6P), 690(1L, 1P) and 730(1L)

Instructor: Dr. Charles Wahl

Class Hours: Day 1 and 2 – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Day 3 – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tuition: $5,895

Mandatory Prerequisites: Functional Occlusion, Examination & Records

Teaching methods: Hands-on, lecture

The instructor for this course has reported no commercial conflicts of interest

DR. Charlie Wahl

Resident Expert of Removable Prosthodontics

Dr. Charlie Wahl was born and raised on the island of Guam. After attending Glassboro State College, he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Temple University in Philadelphia. Subsequently, Dr. moved back to Guam to practice dentistry. After four years he joined the practice of Dr. Thomas Honhold and Peter Samson in Collingswood, NJ. He is an active member of the American Equilibration Society, Advanced Dental Implant Study Club, Faculty Club Elite member at Spear, and is a Scholar from the Dawson Academy for advanced dental education.

Understanding the importance of continued education in a field that is ever-growing, Dr. Wahl has pursued several postdoctoral courses in various areas of clinical dentistry, including orthodontic, implant and cosmetic courses. Considered a “continuing education junkie” by his peers, he completes hundreds of hours a year. He has studied with some of the greatest dentists in the world from Dr. Pete Dawson and Dr. John Cranham in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Robert Faulkner in Cincinnati, Ohio and Dr. Frank Spear in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Wahl has also attended implant training at Nobel Biocare in Loma Linda, California, and Astra Tech in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Clinical Excellence

Whether you’re new to Dawson or a Dawson Scholar, our electives provide focused training in areas like dentures, Invisalign, TMD, and more. Deepen your clinical expertise with targeted, hands-on learning opportunities on a range of clinical topics.

Business Essentials

Running a successful practice goes beyond clinical expertise. Our electives like Dental MBA in a Day focus on the business aspects of practice management, helping you optimize systems, enhance profitability, and improve patient experiences.

Team Training

Equip your entire team with the knowledge and skills needed to support Complete Dentistry. From dental assistants to hygienists, our electives ensure everyone plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and maximizing practice efficiency.

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Andrea Emmerich, DDS

It was very informative, great content, taught well, you can bring home the knowledge and start implementing on Monday.

Amanda Rockwood, DDS

It was a great experience, I learned a lot and I'm now excited to see my next denture patient.

Glenn Kuemerle, DDS

I really enjoyed the course. It renewed my enthusiasm for complete dentistry and it gave me the information I was looking for--how to make a better fitting complete denture and keep it from "popping up." Now I get to put that into practice! Thanks again for sharing your time, knowledge, patience, and humanity.

Understanding Your Path to Complete Dentistry

This course is ideal for general dentists, prosthodontists, and lab technicians who are familiar with Dawson’s occlusion and examination protocols. It’s for professionals who want to refine their skills in fabricating complete dentures with predictable results.

You’ll gain hands-on experience and a step-by-step process for fabricating predictable and comfortable complete dentures. Topics covered include impression techniques, contouring wax rims, determining vertical dimension, complete denture occlusion, and effective communication with the lab. You’ll also learn to help patients understand the value of complete dentures and how to transition those with failing dentition.

This course is limited to just 20 participants to ensure personalized attention and a hands-on experience. We highly recommend signing up as soon as possible to secure your spot.

The course includes a mix of lecture and hands-on exercises. You’ll have opportunities to apply your knowledge in practical scenarios, enhancing your confidence and skills in denture fabrication.

The course is led by Dr. Charlie Wahl, a recognized expert in removable prosthodontics with extensive experience in clinical dentistry and continuing education. Dr. Wahl has studied with some of the world’s most renowned dentists and brings that expertise to this course.

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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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.

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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 19 credit hours continuing education credits.

Keys for Predictably Fabricating Complete Dentures

Rehabilitating the edentulous patient with complete dentures can be a daunting task for most.