Dental Continuing Education

Dental CE that tackles complex cases & boosts your revenue.

Seamlessly integrate occlusal principles with digital workflows, all while reducing your insurance dependency. Each topic at Core 1 is powerful on its own, but the real magic happens when you learn to blend these methods into predictable dentistry that boosts your practice’s profit.

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Core 1 in Scottsdale, Arizona

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Scottsdale, AZ
May. 29-30, 2025
CE: 16
Nashville, TN
Jul. 25-26, 2025
CE: 16
Milwaukee, WI
Aug. 07-08, 2025
CE: 16
San Diego, CA
Sep. 19-20, 2025
CE: 16
Stillwater, MN
Oct. 03-04, 2025
CE: 16
Palm Bay, FL
Oct. 17-18, 2025
CE: 16
East Hanover, NJ
Nov. 07-08, 2025
CE: 16

Dive into occlusion, smile design & boost your bottom line

Say goodbye to breaks, failures, and costly mistakes by learning the art of treating the total masticatory system.

What exactly will I learn?

Here it directly from your instructor, Dr. Leonard Hess

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FAQ on Core 1

Your answers to Core 1: Occlusion & Smile Design

Nope! You can just take Core 1. If you’re ready to take the rest of the Core Curriculum, we’d suggest bundling all of those courses with our Mini-Residency Program.

While we do not have a dedicated special available for new grads, we’re happy to see what options are available to you to get started with Dawson. Book a call to connect with a Course Advisor.

Core 1 is a two-day lecture course and is the first course of our Core Curriculum. As you progress through the Core Curriculum, hands-on training will begin at Core 2: Examination & Records

Absolutely! We offer interest-free payment plans. Learn more here.

Students are responsible for securing their hotel accommodations, we always suggest booking your stay near the venue. Contact us if you need any suggestions on where to stay.

Core 1 at The Dawson Academy covers the requirements for occlusal stability over two days, focusing on examination, records, treatment planning, and practice management. It includes patient communication, case acceptance, and transitioning to a fee-for-service model. The course emphasizes the principles of esthetic, functional, and phonetic harmony in restorative care, with a comprehensive understanding of TM joints, muscles, teeth, and their interactions. Both analog and digital workflows are discussed, with added content on implementation and business management. The course aims to enhance practice efficiency, predictability, and overall enjoyment in the field of dentistry.

Looking for more info?

Connect with a Dawson Course Advisor and find the answers to your questions. From travel accommodations, to course objectives – give us a shout.

Chat with Shelly Bostic, RDH – Course Advisor

Call me now at (334) 718-9250

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The Dawson Academy is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

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