Tag Archives: Centric Relation
Treating The Worn Dentition (Part II)
Developing a Comprehensive Treatment Plan This is the second in a three part series from the Chesapeake Dental Education Center (CDEC) covering the topic of treating the worn dentition. “Treating the Worn Dentition – Part I” reviewed the etiology of tooth wear and problem of aberrant tooth position that often occurs as a result of […]
Foundational Occlusion 2012 – Current Concepts for the Specialist and the Restorative Dentist
We’ve partnered with Drs. Mark Piper & Jim McKee for an outstanding two day program in Chicago later this year. Their new course, “Foundational Occlusion – Current Concepts for the Specialist and the Restorative Dentist” will teach you how the function of the masticatory system is built upon a foundation that starts with the TMJ […]
“Comprehensive Exam & Records “
It was our pleasure to host The Dawson Academy for the Comprehensive Exam & Records course at our facility last week. It is the first in a series of hands-on courses designed to take the participant’s to a higher level in their careers. Having been through all the hands-on courses, I can honestly say that […]
“TMJ Update with Mark Piper and Jim McKee”
I had the great fortune to be invited as a guest to one of the most exclusive study clubs in the country last week. Hosted by Drs. Jim McKee and Mark Piper, DMD, MD, it’s a group focused on treatment planning with an emphasis on joint based occlusion; in their words, they start with the position and condition […]
“The Value of the Diagnostic Wax-Up”
The diagnostic wax-up is the method or process through which practitioners can fully visualize the true restorative needs of their patients. In fact, it is probably the greatest working tool of our profession. By gathering current information from the initial exam, the integration and assimilation process begins. In some ways the process is like assembling […]