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Ready to start the first course on your path to predictable and profitable dentistry? It all starts with Core 1: Occlusion & Smile Design. In this foundational course, you’ll dive into the essential principles of occlusion and TMJ stability—key elements for achieving predictable, life-changing results for your patients. Discover how Dawson Academy’s time-tested approach can transform the way you diagnose and treat cases, setting the stage for a lifetime of clinical success. Whether you're new to Dawson or looking for the perfect place to begin your journey, Core 1 is your first step toward mastering complete care dentistry.

CORE 1 Podcast Snippet

So, what is Core 1: Occlusion & Smile Design at Dawson? The ‪@actdental Podcast asked Dr. Hess! Over two days (four videos), dentists learn to seamlessly integrate occlusal principles with digital workflows, all while reducing their insurance dependency. Each topic at Core 1 is powerful on its own, but the real magic happens when you learn to blend these methods into predictable dentistry that boosts your practice’s profit. We want you to say goodbye to breaks, failures, and costly mistakes by learning the art of treating the total masticatory system.

Dr. Hess - Full Podcast

When business slows down, it can be worrisome for your practice. Take control back by learning to think bigger, investing in yourself and treatment planning for your patients, not the insurance companies. Dr. Leonard Hess of the Dawson Academy joins us to show you how. Learn more in Episode 669 of The Best Practices Show!

Dr. Hess - Vertical Dimension Webinar

Ready to understand Vertical Dimension in dentistry? You can learn more about this topic with us at Core 1! Unlock the secrets of vertical dimension management in dentistry! Don't miss our comprehensive webinar to help you navigate this often misunderstood and challenging aspect of dental care. In this video, we'll cover: The impact of mistakes in vertical dimension management, knowing when and when not to open it, and balancing esthetics and functional factors. Understanding these critical aspects can improve your dental practice and ensure your patients' oral health and satisfaction. Subscribe now and stay tuned for more valuable insights to enhance your expertise in dentistry!

Occlusion 101 Webinar

You're WRONG if you think occlusion is a topic you can't master. Dentists, let's show you how to feel confident with occlusal disorders that you may find at your practice. Watch and explore the fundamentals to become a complete dentist and allow your practice to treat patients predictably and solving many dental problems by just simply understanding your patients functional occlusion. In this dental webinar on occlusion, we'll cover: The Concept of Complete Dentistry, the mindset needed to be a Complete Dentist, leadership skills needed to be a Complete Dentist, Understanding Functional Occlusion, and Communication Skills for a Complete Dentist. The word “Occlusion” has meaning to many different dentists, and in most cases is not paramount in their respective practice philosophy. But here's the key: Dr. Peter Dawson has always taught us that being a physician of the masticatory system is a fundamental principle of being a complete dentist.