Understanding the Masticatory System

Whitepaper: Understanding the Masticatory System

You cannot be a good tooth dentist if you don’t understand the temporomandibular joints.

You can’t be a good TMJ doctor if you don’t understand occlusion.

You can’t understand occlusion if you don’t understand how the anterior guidance works.

You can’t be any better than a mediocre dentist if you don’t understand how all the parts of the masticatory system fit together and relate to the neuromuscular system.

Find out why.

Occlusion

5 Requirements for Occlusal Stability Whitepaper The Dawson Academy
How Occlusal Plane Relates to Anterior Teeth

The Pathway to Predictability by Dr. John Cranham

2021 10 Factors of Occlusion Dawson Academy Whitepaper
Why Occlusal Wear is Commonly Ignored
How Disharmony Between TMJs and Occlusion Causes Harm
Why Front Teeth Don't Hit First in Centric Relation

Esthetics

Why Porcelain Chips and Breaks
Why Porcelain Chips and Breaks

Complete Examination and Records

New Dental Patient Examination Checklist
When to Use an Anterior Deprogramming Device and Why

Dental Treatment Planning

How to Avoid Mistakes During Dental Treatment Planning

Occlusal Equilibration

How to Schedule an Equilibration Appointment
How to Equilibrate the Natural Dentition

Dental Implants

Implant Dentistry: Did you Know?
Dental Implants Guide

Labs & Lab Communications

Confessions of a Dental Lab Tech

Practice Management & Marketing

Ultimate Guide to Dental Patient Communication
How to Communicate Dental Insurance to Patients
Dental Practice Success
How to Select Dental CE Courses