Dawson Quick Tip: Identifying Specialty Patients

My quick tip today is on general versus specialty patients. A general patient is defined as… a patient where the size, contour, and position of the teeth are working for […]

Dawson Quick Tip: Would I Do It On Me?

WIDIOM is the Dawson Academy acronym for Would I Do It On Me. I think of it kind of like the modern-day golden rule. It’s how I live my life. […]

Dentists: How to Choose the Right Occlusal Splint for Your Patient

I want to share with you today a quick tip on selecting the proper splint. That’s a very common question that we’re asked frequently in our classes and with our […]

Dental Webinar: Occlusal Principles for Esthetic & Everyday Dentistry

Our patients want beautiful smiles. They also expect a smile that will be comfortable, healthy and long-lasting. Understanding that esthetics is just one part of Complete Dentistry allow us to […]

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: […]

What is fremitus and why should you check for it?

What is fremitus? Fremitus is the vibration or movement of a tooth when teeth come into contact together. If you were to take your fingernail and put it on the […]

New Dawson mini-residencies around the U.S.

 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2019) – The Dawson Academy has announced three new locations for its programs for post-graduate dentists and lab technicians to enhance their general dentistry skills […]

Three new courses on airway and integrative dental medicine

The Dawson Academy has added three new courses in its Airway and Integrative Dental Medicine curriculum: “Airway & Breathing Related Disorders – Evaluation, Diagnosis & Treatment,” Dentistry’s Next Frontier: Integrated […]

Dental Webinar: Digital Shade Calibration & The Virtual Try-In

Harmonizing shades for indirect or direct restoration of limited treatment in the esthetic zone requires a mastery of understanding color, the optics of teeth and communication with photography. By determination […]

Orthodontics in Complete Dentistry: When Invisalign is the Best Option

Learn how to make restorative treatment as predictable as possible. Prosthetic treatment of adult patients often requires prior orthodontic preparation. With the loss or wear of teeth, they change their […]