master occlusion, diagnose with confidence, and deliver predictable, profitable care.
Core 1 shows you how to identify the functional problems behind worn teeth, fractures, joint issues, and complex restorative cases. Learn a systematic approach to occlusion, TMJ evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning so you can treat with greater predictability.
What You’ll Learn to Do:
- Evaluate the TMJs, Muscles & Occlusion
- Identify Signs of Occlusal Instability
- Understand Centric Relation & Why It Matters
- Move Beyond Single-tooth Dentistry
- Treatment Plan Complex Cases With More Confidence
- Use a Systematic Approach to Occlusal Diagnosis
See Why Core 1 Works
Get Core 1 dates, pricing, and answers to your questions. A Course Advisor will personally walk you through your options, answer any questions, and help you choose the Core 1 experience that’s right for you.
Stop Guessing Why Dentistry Fails
Hear Dr. Leonard Hess explain how Core 1 helps you understand the cause behind recurring failures, restore predictability, and make more confident clinical decisions.
Join The Next Core 1
Core 1 in Palm Bay, FL
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Dive into occlusion, smile design & boost your bottom line
Say goodbye to breaks, failures, and costly mistakes by learning the art of treating the total masticatory system.
What exactly will I learn?
Here it directly from your instructor, Dr. Leonard Hess
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FAQ on Core 1
Your answers to Core 1: Occlusion & Smile Design
Nope! You can just take Core 1. If you’re ready to take the rest of the Core Curriculum, we’d suggest bundling all of those courses with our Mini-Residency Program.
While we do not have a dedicated special available for new grads, we’re happy to see what options are available to you to get started with Dawson. Book a call to connect with a Course Advisor.
Core 1 is a two-day lecture course and is the first course of our Core Curriculum. As you progress through the Core Curriculum, hands-on training will begin at Core 2: Examination & Records
Absolutely! We offer interest-free payment plans. Learn more here.
Students are responsible for securing their hotel accommodations, we always suggest booking your stay near the venue. Contact us if you need any suggestions on where to stay.
Core 1 at The Dawson Academy covers the requirements for occlusal stability over two days, focusing on examination, records, treatment planning, and practice management. It includes patient communication, case acceptance, and transitioning to a fee-for-service model. The course emphasizes the principles of esthetic, functional, and phonetic harmony in restorative care, with a comprehensive understanding of TM joints, muscles, teeth, and their interactions. Both analog and digital workflows are discussed, with added content on implementation and business management. The course aims to enhance practice efficiency, predictability, and overall enjoyment in the field of dentistry.
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