THE DAWSON ACADEMY

Core Curriculum - Dentist

The Complete Dentistry® series for dentists wishing to achieve predictable success…

The dental courses in our core curriculum will not only teach you how to become a “physician of the masticatory system,” but will also provide you with a checklist style approach to dentistry that will show you the path to long term success for any case.

We recommend completing the phases listed below in order, but courses within a phase can be completed in any order.

Benefits of Dawson's Core Curriculum

Dawson Academy’s Core Curriculum provides a complete, patient-centered approach that bridges the gap between basic dentistry and the ability to confidently handle complex cases. By mastering the science of Complete Dentistry, you’ll enhance your clinical expertise and expand your treatment capabilities, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Enrollment Options Include A la Carte or Mini-Residency Programs:

You can register for these courses a la carte or you can enroll in one of our mini-residency programs in East Hanover, New Jersey;  Charlotte, North Carolina;  Denver, ColoradoSt. Petersburg, FloridaDallas, Texas.

Core 1: Occlusion & Smile Design
Credits: 16
Tuition: $1,995
Embark on the first course in your transformative journey with Occlusion & Smile Design. Elevate your dentistry to the top 10% as you explore occlusal stability, patient communication, case acceptance, and practice management, all underpinned by timeless principles for harmonious and predictable restorative care. Experience the fusion of function and aesthetics, analog and digital workflows, and ignite your practice’s efficiency and fulfillment in ways that reshape your approach to dentistry. This course can be taken in person, or online.
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Core 2: Examination & Records
Credits: 20
Tuition: $6,395 – $6,595
Examination and Records is one of the most important dental courses that a dentist will master on the path to complete dentistry. The cornerstone of the Dawson philosophy begins with a thorough comprehensive examination and the gathering of necessary records accurately. As Dr. Dawson says “every great treatment plan comes from a well organized Records appointment”.
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Core 3: Treatment Planning
Credits: 20
Tuition: $6,395 - $6,895
This dental ce course provides a programmed approach to predictably diagnose and treatment plan both simple to extremely difficult cases. Utilizing the standardized records discussed in our dental courses Functional Occlusion- from TMJ to Smile Design and Achieving Predictable Esthetic Results each dentist will discover how to visualize optimum dentistry from an esthetic, functional, biological and structural perspective. You will learn to apply the four treatment options: reshaping, repositioning, restoring and surgical correction, which are a critical component of step-by-step dental treatme
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Core 4: Equilibration & Orthotics
Credits: 20
Tuition: $6,395 - $6,895
This Dawson Academy hands on course provides continuing education for dentists who need to implement a process of occlusal therapy within their dental practice. Equilibration is a cornerstone for treatment of occlusal disease, and as such, any dentist who wishes to practice complete dentistry must know how to perform all aspects of it correctly. As a participant, you will discover the importance of the trial equilibration and be given the opportunity to adjust several different case types to insure your complete understanding of the material presented. This complete dentistry dental continuing
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Core 5: Diagnosis & Airway
Credits: 16
Tuition: $1999
This restorative dental course will provide the students with the procedural knowledge to do contemporary restorative procedures at the highest level. This dental seminar will leave each student with a clear understanding of the four options of treatment: Reshaping, Repositioning, Restoring and Surgical alternatives.
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Core 6: Predictable Esthetics
Credits: 20
Tuition: $6,395 - $6,895
This hands-on program will assist the cosmetic dentist in taking those critical steps in accomplishing anterior restorative procedures at their highest level. Restoring anterior teeth and managing dental esthetics with predictability, truly represents the culmination of our understanding of how this intricate system is designed as we attempt to emulate what nature has originally created.
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Core 7: Advanced Problem Solving
Credits: 20
Tuition: $4,000
This dental course will provide the participant with the necessary information to solve complex dental problems. Extreme occlusal wear, anterior open bites, deep overbites, extreme overjet and Class III malocclusions will be discussed. Neutral zone and vertical dimension will be covered in detail as it pertains to the treatment of the above problems.
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FAQs

FAQs to Help You Start Your Journey

The Core Curriculum is a structured series of courses designed to teach dentists the principles of complete dentistry. It focuses on occlusion, treatment planning, and comprehensive patient care, providing a predictable approach to diagnosing and treating even the most complex cases.

Yes, the Core Curriculum is designed as a progressive learning experience. Each course builds upon the previous one, starting with Core 1: Occlusion & Smile Design, followed by Core 2, Core 3, and beyond.

The Core Curriculum is ideal for general dentists, specialists, and dental professionals looking to enhance their ability to diagnose, treatment plan, and execute complete care. It’s especially beneficial for those who want to improve long-term case predictability and patient outcomes.

The Core Curriculum includes a mix of lectures, hands-on exercises, and case studies. Starting with Core 1, students practice occlusal analysis and smile design. In Core 2 and Core 3, they refine their examination, record-taking, and treatment planning skills with practical applications.

Dawson Academy’s Core Curriculum is unique because it follows a systematic, principles-based approach to dentistry. Unlike other CE courses that focus on procedures, Dawson’s training emphasizes comprehensive diagnosis and predictable treatment planning, leading to better long-term results for both patients and practitioners.

The Mini-Residency is an immersive program that allows dentists to complete the Core Curriculum in a structured small-group setting. It provides a deeper level of mentorship, additional case reviews, and one-on-one guidance from Dawson Faculty. The Mini-Residency is ideal for those who want a fast-tracked learning experience with built-in support.

Dawson Academy courses are available in multiple locations across the U.S. and internationally, including Florida, Colorado, Texas, New Jersey, California and North Carolina. Dentists can take courses at any listed location, allowing for flexibility in scheduling. The curriculum remains consistent across locations, ensuring a seamless learning experience no matter where you choose to attend.

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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.

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