Online course
Functional Occlusion: From TMJ to Smile Design
by Peter E. Dawson, John C. Cranham
- Dr. Peter E. Dawson
Dr. John C. Cranham - 14 modules: 71 lessons
- Duration:
10 hours 53 min - Access to the course is not limited in time
Course program
Functional Occlusion: From TMJ to Smile Design
14 modules: 71 online lectures
Course Description
This dental seminar is the recommended first step in dental seminars continuing education. 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.
We urge you to do what over 40,000 of your fellow dental professionals have already done.
Learning Objectives
A scientifically based, practical approach to occlusal management in everyday practice.
The 10 factors critical to a stable occlusion and how applying them results in long-term success of your general and cosmetic cases.
How to identify, prior to treatment, which patients pose a risk of future instability.
An examination process that gets the esthetically driven patient to care about the functional implications critical to long-term success.
How to know precisely where teeth need to go for veneers, crowns, and implant supported restorations.
When it is safe to open vertical and when not to do so.
Why porcelain chips and breaks and how to eliminate breakage from your practice.
Step by step processes utilizing checklists for functional-esthetic analysis and treatment planning.
How to efficiently take the necessary diagnostic records for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning.
A thorough examination process and how to implement it in your practice.
How understanding occlusion saves time, increases profitability and reduces stress.
14 modules: 71 online lectures
Course Description
This dental seminar is the recommended first step in dental seminars continuing education. 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.
We urge you to do what over 40,000 of your fellow dental professionals have already done.
Learning Objectives
A scientifically based, practical approach to occlusal management in everyday practice.
The 10 factors critical to a stable occlusion and how applying them results in long-term success of your general and cosmetic cases.
How to identify, prior to treatment, which patients pose a risk of future instability.
An examination process that gets the esthetically driven patient to care about the functional implications critical to long-term success.
How to know precisely where teeth need to go for veneers, crowns, and implant supported restorations.
When it is safe to open vertical and when not to do so.
Why porcelain chips and breaks and how to eliminate breakage from your practice.
Step by step processes utilizing checklists for functional-esthetic analysis and treatment planning.
How to efficiently take the necessary diagnostic records for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning.
A thorough examination process and how to implement it in your practice.
How understanding occlusion saves time, increases profitability and reduces stress.
Course Manual Functional Occlusion TMJ to Smile Design Online
1 min + PDF
I. Occlusal Principles
55 min
II. The TMJs
32 min
III. Centric Relation
57 min
IV. Masticatory Musculature
37 min
V. Vertical Dimension
39 min
VI. Neutral Zone
33 min
VII. Plane of Occlusion
10 min
VIII. Anterior Teeth Long Centric Envelope of Function
1 h 4 min
VIIII. Posterior Teeth
9 min
X. Complete Examination Process Records
2 h 24 min
XI. Occlusal Analysis
54 min
XII. Dysfunction
1 h 29 min
XIII. Treatment Planning
24 min
- 71lessons
- -96%discount
- $481savings
The full course program
Course Manual Functional Occlusion TMJ to Smile Design Online
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Lesson 1: Course Manual Functional Occlusion - TMJ to Smile Design - PDF
Lesson 2: Tutorial How to access your manual
Duration: 1 min + PDF
Lesson 2: Tutorial How to access your manual
Duration: 1 min + PDF
I. Occlusal Principles
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Lesson 1: Recognizing Occlusal Disease
Lesson 2: Understanding Occlusal Principle
Lesson 3: Inverted Tripod Concept
Lesson 4: Two must know factors of Occlusion
Lesson 5: Three Requirements for Occlusal
Lesson 6: Functionally generated path
Duration: 55 min
Lesson 2: Understanding Occlusal Principle
Lesson 3: Inverted Tripod Concept
Lesson 4: Two must know factors of Occlusion
Lesson 5: Three Requirements for Occlusal
Lesson 6: Functionally generated path
Duration: 55 min
II. The TMJs
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Lesson 1: Design of the Masticatory System
Lesson 2: Anatomy of the TMJ
Lesson 3: Condyle Disk Assembly
Lesson 4: Signs of Instability
Duration: 32 min
Lesson 2: Anatomy of the TMJ
Lesson 3: Condyle Disk Assembly
Lesson 4: Signs of Instability
Duration: 32 min
III. Centric Relation
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Lesson 1: Understanding CR part1
Lesson 2: Understanding CR part2
Lesson 3: Understanding CR part3
Lesson 4: Understanding CR part 4
Lesson 5: Understanding CR part5
Lesson 6: Understanding CR part6
Lesson 7: Adapted Centric Posture
Duration: 57 min
Lesson 2: Understanding CR part2
Lesson 3: Understanding CR part3
Lesson 4: Understanding CR part 4
Lesson 5: Understanding CR part5
Lesson 6: Understanding CR part6
Lesson 7: Adapted Centric Posture
Duration: 57 min
IV. Masticatory Musculature
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Lesson 1: Understanding the Role of Muscle
Lesson 2: Principles of Functional Harmony
Lesson 3: Requirements for Occlusal Stabilization
Lesson 4: Determinants of Tooth Position
Duration: 37 min
Lesson 2: Principles of Functional Harmony
Lesson 3: Requirements for Occlusal Stabilization
Lesson 4: Determinants of Tooth Position
Duration: 37 min
V. Vertical Dimension
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Lesson 1: Vertical Dimension
Lesson 2: Fallacy of bite raising appliance.
Lesson 3: Altering Vertical Dimension cl.
Duration: 39 min
Lesson 2: Fallacy of bite raising appliance.
Lesson 3: Altering Vertical Dimension cl.
Duration: 39 min
VI. Neutral Zone
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Lesson 1: Neutral Zone Part1
Lesson 2: Neutral Zone Part2
Lesson 3: Neutral Zone Treatment of Overjet.
Lesson 4: Occlusal Plane
Duration: 33 min
Lesson 2: Neutral Zone Part2
Lesson 3: Neutral Zone Treatment of Overjet.
Lesson 4: Occlusal Plane
Duration: 33 min
VII. Plane of Occlusion
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Lesson 1: Plane of Occlusion
Duration: 10 min
Duration: 10 min
VIII. Anterior Teeth Long Centric Envelope of Function
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Lesson 1: Anterior Teeth
Lesson 2: Anterior Teeth Part2
Lesson 3: Anterior Teeth Functional Smile
Lesson 4: Anterior Contouring Sequence
Lesson 5: Anterior Contouring Sequence Part 2
Lesson 6: Case Example Anterior Teeth Part 1
Lesson 7: Case Example Anterior Teeth Part 2
Duration: 1 h 4 min
Lesson 2: Anterior Teeth Part2
Lesson 3: Anterior Teeth Functional Smile
Lesson 4: Anterior Contouring Sequence
Lesson 5: Anterior Contouring Sequence Part 2
Lesson 6: Case Example Anterior Teeth Part 1
Lesson 7: Case Example Anterior Teeth Part 2
Duration: 1 h 4 min
VIIII. Posterior Teeth
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Lesson 1: Posterior Teeth
Duration: 9 min
Duration: 9 min
X. Complete Examination Process Records
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Lesson 1: Complete Examination
Lesson 2: Creating a schedule
Lesson 3: Welcome Preclinical Interview
Lesson 4: Preclinical Walkthrough
Lesson 5: Photography Introduction
Lesson 6: Setup and Photos Part 1
Lesson 7: Setup and Photos Part 2
Lesson 8: TMJ Occlusal Exam Overview
Lesson 9: TMJ Occlusal Exam Part 1
Lesson 10: TMJ Occlusal Exam Part 2
Lesson 11: Co Diagnostic Process
Lesson 12: Additional Records
Lesson 13: Occlusal Analysis Introduction
Lesson 14: Impressions Facebow
Lesson 15: Mounted Models
Duration: 2 h 24 min
Lesson 2: Creating a schedule
Lesson 3: Welcome Preclinical Interview
Lesson 4: Preclinical Walkthrough
Lesson 5: Photography Introduction
Lesson 6: Setup and Photos Part 1
Lesson 7: Setup and Photos Part 2
Lesson 8: TMJ Occlusal Exam Overview
Lesson 9: TMJ Occlusal Exam Part 1
Lesson 10: TMJ Occlusal Exam Part 2
Lesson 11: Co Diagnostic Process
Lesson 12: Additional Records
Lesson 13: Occlusal Analysis Introduction
Lesson 14: Impressions Facebow
Lesson 15: Mounted Models
Duration: 2 h 24 min
XI. Occlusal Analysis
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Lesson 1: Understanding instrumentation
Lesson 2: Understanding Instrumentation Ca.
Lesson 3: Protrusive Condylar Path
Lesson 4: Lateral Condylar Path
Lesson 5: Recording Anterior Guidance Pat.
Lesson 6: Recording Anterior Guidance Path.
Lesson 7: Recording the Condylar Path
Duration: 54 min
Lesson 2: Understanding Instrumentation Ca.
Lesson 3: Protrusive Condylar Path
Lesson 4: Lateral Condylar Path
Lesson 5: Recording Anterior Guidance Pat.
Lesson 6: Recording Anterior Guidance Path.
Lesson 7: Recording the Condylar Path
Duration: 54 min
XII. Dysfunction
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Lesson 1: Dysfunction Dawson Classification
Lesson 2: Condyle Disc Derangements
Lesson 3: Condyle Disc Derangements part I
Lesson 4: Progression of Condyle Disk Der.
Lesson 5: Condyle Disk Derangements
Lesson 6: TMD Classifications
Lesson 7: Piper Classification criteria
Lesson 8: Piper Classification Stages
Lesson 9: Occlusal Splints
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Lesson 2: Condyle Disc Derangements
Lesson 3: Condyle Disc Derangements part I
Lesson 4: Progression of Condyle Disk Der.
Lesson 5: Condyle Disk Derangements
Lesson 6: TMD Classifications
Lesson 7: Piper Classification criteria
Lesson 8: Piper Classification Stages
Lesson 9: Occlusal Splints
Duration: 1 h 29 min
XIII. Treatment Planning
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Lesson 1: Treatment planning case study - part 1
Lesson 2: Treatment planning case study - part 2
Duration: 24 min
Lesson 2: Treatment planning case study - part 2
Duration: 24 min
Special offer
Peter E. Dawson
John C. Cranham
Functional Occlusion: From TMJ to Smile Design
14 modules: 71 lessons • 10 h 53 min
Access to the course is unlimited in time!
John C. Cranham
Functional Occlusion: From TMJ to Smile Design
14 modules: 71 lessons • 10 h 53 min
Access to the course is unlimited in time!
Peter E. Dawson
D.D.S.
D.D.S.
CMDA Member Dr. Peter E. Dawson, renowned clinician, teacher, author and founder of the Dawson Academy. Known around the world for his work in restorative dentistry, occlusion, and diagnosing and treating temporomandibular disorders, Dr. Dawson was widely thought of as one of the most influential clinicians and teachers in dental history.
He founded the Dawson Academy for Advanced Dental Study in 1979, and he also developed a complete curriculum for advanced postgraduate study. According to the Dawson Academy, more than 40,000 dental professionals have learned to solve complex dental problems using the principles of occlusion that Dawson developed. Today, the Dawson Academy is a leading center for dental study, with a full curriculum of lectures and hands-on courses taught by a team of experts. Satellite Dawson Academies are now located in several states and many foreign countries.
He founded the Dawson Academy for Advanced Dental Study in 1979, and he also developed a complete curriculum for advanced postgraduate study. According to the Dawson Academy, more than 40,000 dental professionals have learned to solve complex dental problems using the principles of occlusion that Dawson developed. Today, the Dawson Academy is a leading center for dental study, with a full curriculum of lectures and hands-on courses taught by a team of experts. Satellite Dawson Academies are now located in several states and many foreign countries.
John C. Cranham
D.D.S.
D.D.S.
John C. Cranham, D.D.S. is a Co-Clinical Director of The Dawson Academy, where he teaches many of the lectures and hands-on courses. Dr. Cranham also works full-time as a dentist within an esthetic-oriented practice in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Dr. Cranham is an internationally recognized speaker with 25 years of experience teaching courses and presenting continuing education sessions to dental professionals. He’s been the Clinical Director of The Dawson Academy for 10 years and a Faculty Member of The Academy for 14 years. An honors graduate of the Medical College of Virginia in 1988, Dr. Cranham maintains a strong relationship with his alma mater, as an Associate Clinical Professor, teaching in the AEGD program. He leads many seminars at The Dawson Academy and has been a keynote speaker for many conferences, including Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting and The Hinman Dental Society meeting.
Dr. Cranham has published numerous articles on restorative dentistry.
Dr. Cranham is an internationally recognized speaker with 25 years of experience teaching courses and presenting continuing education sessions to dental professionals. He’s been the Clinical Director of The Dawson Academy for 10 years and a Faculty Member of The Academy for 14 years. An honors graduate of the Medical College of Virginia in 1988, Dr. Cranham maintains a strong relationship with his alma mater, as an Associate Clinical Professor, teaching in the AEGD program. He leads many seminars at The Dawson Academy and has been a keynote speaker for many conferences, including Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting and The Hinman Dental Society meeting.
Dr. Cranham has published numerous articles on restorative dentistry.