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Form Follows Function: A Dawson Guide to Esthetic Dentistry

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This virtual course is accessible on computers, tablets, and smartphones. 

When you purchase an individual live stream, you can watch the event live and access the recording for 30 days. This gives you the flexibility to watch at your convenience — whether you miss the live session or want to revisit it later. Watch on any device, anytime, from anywhere in the world.

As a member of All Access+ or the Season Pass, you’ll have ongoing access to the recording for as long as your membership is active.

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In this live stream students will review the proper techniques in record gathering and treatment planning complex esthetic cases. Case reviews will be provided to show proper patient selection, tooth preparation and materials used in crown and bridge as well as veneer cases. We will show the application of the latest technology including CBCT, laser and digital dentistry. A review of occlusal equilibration will be reviewed using the T-Scan. This course will provide a review of the Dawson philosophy applied to the esthetic dentistry to help boost confidence and provide predictable dentistry.

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Please contact The Dawson Academy at 1.800.952.2178 for full details.

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