Registration Information
Recommended Prerequisite: Functional Occlusion – From TMJ to Smile Design
Target Audience: General Dentists, Specialists
Cost: $5,495
About the course:
Examination and Records is one of the most important dental courses that a dentist will master on the path to complete dentistry. The cornerstone of the Dawson philosophy begins with a thorough comprehensive examination and the gathering of necessary records accurately. As Dr. Dawson says “every great treatment plan comes from a well organized Records appointment”.
The examination and accompanying records are the first step in the process of complete dentistry. This hands-on program will cover all aspects of the exam and records process.
What you will learn:
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.