Core 2: Examination & Records
hosted byThe Dawson AcademyCore 2: Examination & Records is organized by The Dawson Academy and will be held from Jul 25 - 27, 2024 at Dentsply Sirona Academy, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America.
Description:
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 steps in the process of complete dentistry. This hands-on program will cover all aspects of the exam and records process.
Learning Objectives:
- 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 veri?able 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.