Biteguard, Niteguard, & Splints—Say What, Say Why?

Course Details

Target Audience: General Dentists, Lab Technicians, Specialists

Live Stream Date: JUNE 13, 2025

Live Stream Time: 10AM-1PM EST

Recording Access: 30 Days for single purchase

CE Credits: (must total 3hrs): 1.5 (180) L, 1.5 (200) L

Instructor: Dr. Shannon Johnson

Tuition: $249

Course Description

Patients tell us they have “TMJ” but what does that really mean and how do we help? Which appliance for what and when? Join the Dawson Academy Associate Faculty Member, Dr. Shannon Johnson, and come away with a better understanding of the masticatory system and how to make sense of those puzzling patients. Review key aspects of the occlusal muscle exam and why it is crucial to a diagnosis. Learn how to identify whether the patient has a muscle issue, joint problem, or both. Clinical tips for splint therapy best practices will be reviewed.

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Dr. Shannon Johnson graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2002 and completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate at the University of Florida in St. Petersburg in 2003. Ever passionate about providing the very best care for her patients, Dr. Johnson is an avid continuous learner attending countless hours of continuing education each year from the professions best and brightest.

An educator at heart, Dr. Johnson has taught at both the University of Florida and the University of Louisville. She is an associate faculty member at the Dawson Academy where Dr. Johnson dedicates time to help dentists around the world master the skills necessary to predictably restore simple to complex cases with outcomes that are both beautiful and functional. She is the current President of the Dawson Association for Complete Dentistry and leads two Dawson Academy Study Clubs.

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For registrations paid in full at time of registering, requests to cancel or transfer registration in a Dawson Academy course, lecture, or event will be accommodated until 90 DAYS PRIOR to start date. Upon request a refund will be provided minus a $200.00 non-refundable deposit, or a one-time course, lecture, or event transfer, which remains valid for 12 months. Less than 90 days prior to course, no refunds or transfers will be issued.

*Students who finance tuition through the Lending Club financing program are subject to special terms and conditions.

Please contact The Dawson Academy at 1.800.952.2178 for full details.

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. The Dawson Academy designates this activity for 4 credit hours continuing education credits.

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