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Implementing a Complete Exam Out of a Hygiene Visit

So one of the problems that I face in my practice is how do I talk about all these things, the signs of instability and the requirements of a stable […]

How to Cement a Crown in Under 20 Minutes

Here is how to cement a crown in 20 minutes or less every single time. Now, a lot of you may be doing this, but I’m not so sure you […]

How can I implement Complete Care Dentistry in my practice?

Have you ever wondered how you can implement complete dentistry into your practice? Do you think, “Where do I even start?” Well, here is a few tips for you that […]

Dentist Education: How Do I Predictably Prep Second Molars?

When delivering a single crown, probably the toughest tooth we can prep for is the second molar. There are a couple things to be aware of when prepping second molars: […]

Learn to practice minimally invasive dentistry

Internationally known dentist Dr. Ian Buckle to teach new one-day course  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Aug. 6, 2018) – The term “minimally invasive dentistry” is a hot buzzword in the industry, […]

How to differentiate between a joint derangement and muscle problem

So when you’re trying to decide if your patients have an internal derangement or an occlusal muscle problem, how do we go about doing that? First part is the screening […]

What is Functional Occlusion?

We get asked a lot, what is a functional occlusion? And I think a lot of people, as they look at The Dawson Academy, think that we have one formula […]

Dentists: Why should you load test the TMJ’s?

Properly loading the joints tells you several things about the root cause of some patients’ problems. This will also determine how functionally stable the patients is. Let’s start with the […]
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Why the uppermost position is physiologically correct

Why is the physiologically correct position in centric relation the most superior position in the joint space itself? Now, if you’re like me and you went through dental school earlier, […]

Material selection challenges for a new dentist

A common question we get from new dentists is how do I select the best materials for my patients? As a new dentist in those first few years out of […]
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