Proper Techniques When Load Testing
Load testing is a crucial part of our complete examinations. I approach my patients the way that Dr. Dawson taught us. Romance the mandible. So to get to be able […]
Why Use an Articulator?
So why do we use an articulator? When we are trying to work out models two-dimensionally and three-dimensionally, what are the correct solutions for our patient? And simply it is […]
Why do I need a Complete Exam?
For me, the complete exam is the best way for patients to appreciate and obtain the best dental care, as well as the benefit of getting the least amount of […]
How Do Diagnostic Wax-Ups Make Dentistry Predictable?
So the diagnostic wax-up, why are they so valuable? Why do they make dentistry better? Well, I don’t know how you do any form of dentistry, especially reconstructive type dentistry, […]
Implementing a Complete Exam Out of a Hygiene Visit
So one of the problems that I face in my practice is how do I talk about all these things, the signs of instability and the requirements of a stable […]
How to differentiate between a joint derangement and muscle problem
So when you’re trying to decide if your patients have an internal derangement or an occlusal muscle problem, how do we go about doing that? First part is the screening […]
Dentists: Why should you load test the TMJ’s?
Properly loading the joints tells you several things about the root cause of some patients’ problems. This will also determine how functionally stable the patients is. Let’s start with the […]
How to introduce photography into your practice (and why)
Digital photography is an integral part of my diagnosis and treatment planning. It is also an integral part of The Dawson Academy philosophy. Knowing how to introduce digital photography to […]
How to increase speed, but maintain predictability
At The Dawson Academy, we teach you all a system of how to practice, starting from a new patient exam and all the way through prep and delivery. So, for […]
How photography can benefit your dental practice
When we look at photography in our practice, it is perhaps the single most important thing we do these days. When I speak to my patients about it, we are […]
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