Losing predictability means losing profitability

Every dentist reaches a point where skill alone isn’t enough. You’re doing everything right… yet the results don’t always add up. A chipped incisal edge here, a class V that keeps popping off there, it’s frustrating, confusing, and costly. ❌

When predictability slips, confidence and profitability follow. That’s the turning point, when it’s time to understand why things are happening instead of just reacting to them.

Core 1: Occlusion & Smile Design is where that clarity begins. You’ll uncover the hidden causes behind those everyday challenges, learn to see patterns others miss, and build the kind of consistency that transforms both your outcomes and your peace of mind.

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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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