Protocol of the Functional-Esthetic Matrix

As more patients are saving their teeth into their golden years, the desire for a more beautiful smile has become one of the most powerful incentives for a visit to […]

Assessing Provisionals

It’s important to keep in mind, when assessing prototypes for final restorations, we are in the third step of treatment.  At this stage we have a complete exam, a diagnosis […]

Rehabilitating the Completely Edentulous Patient

Rehabilitating the completely edentulous patient is one of the most challenging tasks we face in restorative dentistry, and for me, the most rewarding. The majority of the patients I see […]

Webinar: Why Porcelain Chips and Breaks

In this webinar, Dr. Cranham discusses the elements involved in perfecting an occlusion to insure predictability in restorations. In this dental webinar, Dr. Cranham discusses the elements involved in perfecting […]

Understanding the Language of Smile Design

It was certainly an honor to be selected to refine the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Guide to Accreditation Criteria. This guide was first introduced in 2000, where it defined […]

The Leading Edge: the Lower Incisal Edge Position

Today’s dentist must deliver high quality, beautiful dentistry.  In dental continuing education, there are countless opportunities to learn the techniques to prepare the maxillary anterior teeth and deliver a decent […]

Dental Implants By The Numbers

My name is Tom Dawson and I recently joined the faculty here at The Dawson Academy. My charge is to bring new educational thoughts regarding dental implants.

Why Do Patients Think Their Upper Anterior Teeth are Too Long?

Well, the short answer is probably because they are too long. They also might be too far out. It’s important to remember that when you’re restoring maxillary anterior teeth, unless […]

Infographic: Is There a Demand for Implant Dentistry?

Implant Dentistry has been a huge topic, especially as of recent. You can’t pick up a dental publication without seeing multiple articles surrounding the topic. Statistics show that Implant Dentistry […]