• Acquire skills to perform a TMJ/Occlusal examination.
• Clarify the co-diagnostic process of the examination and explain how to ask future focus questions.
• Evaluate the masticatory system for instability in the TM joints, muscles, and teeth.
• Employ bilateral manipulation and outline how to obtain an accurate verifiable centric relation record.
• Master the use of a lucia jig to help obtain a centric relation bite record.
• Verify how to do a correct face-bow transfer and why it is critical to both the diagnostic and restorative phases of treatment.
• Mount casts using the face-bow transfer and CR record on a semi-adjustable articulator.
• Acquire the skills to use a macro digital camera to shoot a series of diagnostic photographs.
• Design the implementation process to establish the process of complete dentistry.

Target Audience: General Dentists, Specialists

CE Credits: 20 – 22

CE Codes: #010 (2L, 3P), #130 (2L, 1P), #180 (3L, 3P), #730 (2L, 2P) and #780 (2L, 2P)

Class Hours: Day 1 & 2 – 8am to 5pm Day 3 – 8am to 3pm

Tuition: $6,395 – $6,595

Recommended Prerequisite: Core 1: Occlusion & Smile Design