What Dental School Never Taught You About Occlusion Is Costing You Cases
Core 1 teaches you centric relation, TMJ, and occlusion in one weekend, so you can diagnose the cause of breakdown, not just the symptom in front of you, and plan treatment you can actually stand behind.
Main Learning Objectives:
- Understand Why Restorations Fail
- Diagnose Joint, Muscle & Occlusal Instability
- Repeatable Systems For Treatment Planning
- A Deeper Understanding of Splint Therapy
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Say goodbye to breaks, failures, and costly mistakes by learning the art of treating the total masticatory system.
What exactly will I learn?
Hear 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.
