Dawson Quick Tip: How to Find Centric Relation

One of the biggest struggles that our students have, as we go through this curriculum, is how to find centric relation, and certainly when I was training, I had that […]

Answers on Anterior Guidance

We’re going to answer some questions regarding the webinar that I did the other night on anterior guidance, and we have some very good questions. What about group function? Is […]

Is Anterior Guidance a Myth?

In this webinar, Dr. Dawson discusses in depth the often discussed and debated concepts of Anterior Guidance. This discussion includes understanding how the envelope of function, incisal edge position, and lingual […]
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Dawson Quick Tip: Classification of TMJ Disorders

People always ask me about classifications of TMJ disorders and where I find somebody can be treated and where they cannot be treated, when we have to consider splint therapy […]

What are the signs of Occlusal Disease?

  In this video, we asked Dawson Faculty, “What are the signs of Occlusal Disease?” Here were their answers:

What is Occlusal Harmony?

  Occlusal harmony is a concept that sometimes gets forgotten. Sometimes, students get so involved with the process of complete dentistry that they forget the reason why they’re doing this […]

What is Adapted Centric Posture?

When we consider the temporomandibular joint, ideally, what we would like to have if we are talking about centric relation is a joint which is unaltered, which means that the […]

A Simplified Understanding of Anterior Guidance

The key to success in restoring anterior teeth is the precise location of the incisal edges; where those incisal edges are will determine many things regarding the anterior restoration (including […]

What is the Definition of Centric Relation?

Centric Relation is defined as the most anterior superior position of the condyle disc assembly within the glenoid fossa. And one thing to remember about centric relation is it’s irrespective […]

Is Wear on Patients’ Teeth Normal?

I’d like to take a moment and talk with you about what we should be thinking when we see patients that have wear.