Simply Mastering Occlusion: Unlocking the Secrets of Jaw Joints for Confident Treatment Planning
About This Event
This two-day course explores occlusion and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) concepts with a mix of interactive lectures, real-world case discussions, and hands-on learning. Participants will learn the relationship between jaw joints and malocclusion, evaluate when imaging or splint therapy is indicated, and develop practical occlusion strategies for restorative, orthodontic, orthognathic, and airway patients. The program emphasizes clinical and managerial perspectives to improve treatment planning, case acceptance, and practice growth. Agenda highlights include morning registration, multiple programming sessions each day, lunch, and afternoon programming across both days.
Learning Objectives
- Understand different occlusal philosophies and identify which approaches work best in your practice.
- Recognize and diagnose occlusal issues and communicate these problems to patients.
- Design effective occlusion strategies for various restorative case types.
- Determine when and how to equilibrate, and when equilibration is not necessary.
- Understand different splint designs and what to expect from splint therapy.
- Identify when to consider imaging the temporomandibular joint to gain a better understanding of occlusion.
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dentists
Event Format
In-person
CE Credits
14*