The Reasons Why Dentistry Fails
Download this illustration of Dr. Peter Dawson’s “Reasons Why Dentistry Fails.” This picture representation outlines the 10 factors of occlusion.
Category: Dental Occlusion
Dentist Education: Do you see CR=CO in nature?
Question: Do you see CR=CO in nature? Dr. Peter Dawson: Let’s 1st clarify that your use of the term CO is obsolete.CO Refers to the 1st occlusal contact in centric relation. The correct terminology is MIP ( maximal intercuspation position)
Doppler Auscultation in Dental Treatment Planning
One of our most important decisions in our dental treatment planning process is the treatment position of the TMJ. An easy and effective adjunctive screening tool for TMJ Health is Doppler Auscultation. Listening to our patient’s joints is an important step in the TMJ-Occlusal Exam process. The use of a Doppler in dentistry was developed […]
How to Explain Bruxism to Patients
Explaining signs, symptoms, and treatments to patients can sometimes be challenging. It can become especially challenging when using dental terminology that your patients may not be familiar with. In our dentistry courses, our faculty often share that they use pictures and illustrations to explain conditions and treatments to their patients so that they not only […]
Introducing Patients to Dental Occlusion
Introducing patients to the concept of dental occlusion and complete care can, at first, seem like a daunting task to many. Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson discusses the following points essential to explaining dental occlusion and complete care to patients in the video below: What is a physician of the masticatory system? What is the role of […]
Dental Education: Responses from Dr. Peter Dawson
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Dental Education: Why Front Teeth Don’t Hit 1st in CR
Download this free whitepaper written by Dr. Peter Dawson. This whitepaper discusses why front teeth don’t hit first in centric relation.
Comprehensive Metal-Free System That’s Scientifically Proven
Read about this metal-free system. With the combination of great materials
Questions & Answers on Dental Occlusion
Drs. Dawson and Wilderman continue a previous discussion on the Whitepaper, “Why Front Teeth Don’t Hit First in CR.” To see this previous discussion click here. Dr. Wilderman: If the teeth are part of the mandible , and the mandible is one bone, don’t the teeth and bone have to move in the same direction? […]
Tools for Evaluating Dental Occlusion
Learn how to use the T-Scan as a dental occlusion evaluation tool on various types of patients.
Perfecting Dental Occlusion Using Computerized Analysis
Dr. Angie Hedlund discusses uses a computerized dental occlusion analysis for treating her patient during a dental restoration process.
Why Dental Wear is Commonly Ignored
Download this whitepaper by Dr. Peter Dawson on why occlusal wear is ignored. This whitepaper covers the cause and solution of occlusal wear.
