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Superficial knowledge leads to unpredictable results.

Every dentist eventually takes on a case they thought they understood… until the results tell a different story. 

❌ A crown fractures. ❌ Porcelain chips. ❌ A full-mouth case that should have been life-changing comes apart piece by piece.

When that happens, it’s not a reflection of your skill, it’s a sign that something deeper is missing in the diagnostic process. Big cases require more than technique. They require clarity, a system, and an understanding of the why behind long-term success.

Core 1: Occlusion & Smile Design gives you that foundation. It helps you see the hidden forces behind tooth wear, instability, and restorative failure, so your biggest cases stop feeling like your biggest risks.

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Unlock Predictable Dental Success

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Understand the Key Principles of Occlusion

Gain a deeper understanding of occlusal concepts that form the backbone of predictable and effective dentistry. From identifying bite issues to mastering smile design, this course sets the stage for comprehensive patient care.

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Confidently Diagnose Complex Cases

Learn proven methods to evaluate and diagnose patients with a systematic approach. Core 1 equips you with tools to identify and address underlying dental problems, creating treatment plans with clarity and precision.

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Transition from single tooth dentistry

See the big picture by understanding your patients' needs—from occlusal issues to their entire masticatory system. Learn to identify and address biomechanical factors that lead to problems before they arise.

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

Finance your dawson CE

Join Core 1 and enjoy 0 perfect interest payments for up to 12 months, we offer flexible paymets plans that work not only for your schedule, but wallet too.

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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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