26 hours of CE credit, over $790 worth of savings, and access for 365 days. Discover modern occlusal workflows built on our everlasting principles.
This dental CE collection is accessible on computers, tablets, and smartphones. You will be able to watch and review 26 hours of occlusion content from anywhere for 12 months. Upon registration, you’ll receive access to these courses in our online learning portal.
Please allow 1-2 business days after purchase to receive instructions on how to access your portal.
Functional Occlusion - From TMJ to Smile Design
Functional Occlusion – From TMJ to Smile Design is an online course. Discover the cornerstone seminar led by Dr. Peter Dawson that’s been improving lives for decades. You’ll get the timeless blueprint and resources necessary to start diagnosing and treating the various problems that surface from occlusal disharmony.
This dental seminar is the recommended first step in our dental seminars. As the foundational seminar in the “Concept of Complete Dentistry® Series,” you will learn the timeless message that good, esthetic, and Complete dentistry must begin with a thorough understanding of dental occlusion and the functions of the masticatory system.
The cornerstone of The Dawson Academy philosophy is a comprehensive understanding of how the TM joint, muscles, proprioceptive input, lower anterior teeth, upper anterior teeth, lower posterior teeth, and upper posterior teeth are designed to function in harmony with one another. Regardless of the latest trends in techniques or materials, these principles will remain the foundation of quality and complete dentistry. You will gain insight and understanding that will change not only how you practice, but your enjoyment of the practice, as well.
Functional Occlusion - An Introduction to Problem Solving
Functional Occlusion – An Introduction to Problem Solving is an online course from our March 2021 live stream seminar. This course will be available online exclusively for registrants starting Monday, March 15, 2021.
In this updated occlusion course, you will recognize untapped reservoirs of work needing to be performed on your existing patients as you learn the signs of occlusal instability which precede symptoms. Examples will be presented for both analog and digital workflows. This course will give you an insight and understanding that will change not only how you practice, but your enjoyment of practice as well.
Dr. Peter Dawson is considered to be one of the most influential clinicians and teachers in the history of dentistry. He is the author of the all-time best-selling dental textbook, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment of Occlusal Problems, as well as, Functional Occlusion: From TMJ to Smile Design released in 2006, and The Complete Dentist Manual released in 2017. He is the founder of the “Concept of Complete Dentistry® Series” as well as The Dawson Academy. In 2016, Dr. Dawson was presented with the ADA Distinguished Service Award. In addition to numerous other awards and recognitions, Dr. Dawson is the past president of the American Equilibration Society, the Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
Dr. Dawson passed away in 2019 and brings a lifetime of experience and achievement to his capstone online seminar, Functional Occlusion – From TMJ to Smile Design.
Dr. Leonard Hess is the Clinical Director at The Dawson Academy and joined the faculty in 2009. He owns Union County Center for Comprehensive Dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina, and practices full time in addition to teaching continuing education courses. He is a member of the editorial board for Inside Dentistry and has had over 17 articles published in peer-reviewed journals. He is also a member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, AACD, ADA, AES, and NCDS. Dr. Hess began teaching continuing education courses in 2005 on topics including occlusion, smile design, treatment planning, preparation design, and practice integration of Complete Care Dentistry. He’s taught full-day continuing education courses at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s national meeting, The Greater New York Dental Meeting, AACD National Meeting, Pacific Dental Conference, Ontario Dental Association meeting, and The Yankee Dental Conference. Dr. Hess has taught courses in Japan, Germany, Poland, China, and Canada.
Dr. Hess hosts Functional Occlusion – An Introduction to Problem Solving online alongside Dr. Cranham.
Dr. John Cranham is a Senior Faculty Member at The Dawson Academy, where he teaches many of the lectures and hands-on courses. Dr. Cranham was the Clinical Director of the Academy for over 10 years and recently passed the torch to current Clinical Director, Dr. Leonard Hess. Dr. Cranham runs an esthetic-oriented practice in Chesapeake, Virginia, and is an internationally recognized speaker with over 25 years of experience.
Dr. Cranham hosts Functional Occlusion – An Introduction to Problem Solving online alongside Dr. Hess.
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 ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.
The Dawson Academy designates this activity for 26 credit hours continuing education credit.
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.
