2 Common Mistakes When Load Testing
Load testing is an important part of verifying centric relation. The purpose is to verify that your patient is in centric after you think they are there. In order to […]
The Dawson Academy’s T-Scanå¨ Protocol
Dr. Dawson said in a recent article, “Occlusion is the foundation for everything a dentist does that involves teeth. A thorough knowledge of occlusion is the basis for understanding why […]
Time-Tested Process for Diagnosing Occluso Muscle Disorder
In this blog article, Dr. Peter Dawson responds to a comment made on a previous article. The following was the comment: It has been demonstrated repeatedly since 1997 that the […]
Finding time to train employees (and answers to other FAQs)
We know our lecture, Functional Occlusion – From TMJ to Smile Design, covers a large amount of important material. That’s why we often hold question & answer sessions for those […]
How do you know when a patient needs a long centric?
When you’re checking long centric, it’s a postural closure, a very gentle closure from postural position where the jaw might posture slightly forward out of centric relation.
Our Top 10 Dental Articles of 2014
It is hard for us to believe that 2014 is almost over and 2015 is upon us. The following is a round-up of our most popular dental articles of 2014. […]
When NOT to Use an Anterior Deprogramming Device
I was recently talking with a student who described a patient who could not load the joint comfortably. Additionally, the patient had severe wear, an uneven occlusal plane, broken crowns, […]
The Process for Occlusal Splint Therapy
This video is an excerpt from the April 2015 Dawson Faculty Office Hours with Drs. Leonard Hess and Rajeev Upadya. To watch the full office hours and to sign up […]
Question and Answer Webinar: TMJ to Smile Design
We know the first steps are always the hardest, but they don’t have to be. We hear a lot of the same questions from our attendees when they return to their […]
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