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Read our dentistry blog for articles on patient exams, dental occlusion, centric relation, occlusal equilibration, smile design, and more.
The Dawson Academy Blog
2y ago
Speaker: Leonard A. Hess, DDS
You have heard about centric relation your whole career, and yet most likely you don't actually understand it. The good news is.....you are not alone. It is time for you to understand the true significance of one of the most important concepts in dentistry. It is time for you to experience the predictability and profitability that CR brings.
If you weren't able to make our Watch it Wednesday Webinar, you're in luck! You can watch the recording below.
Thank you for all those who attended and brought your questions to us! Stay tuned to our social media to learn w ..read more
The Dawson Academy Blog
2y ago
Speaker: Leonard A. Hess, DDS
You have heard about centric relation your whole career, and yet most likely you don't actually understand it. The good news is.....you are not alone. It is time for you to understand the true significance of one of the most important concepts in dentistry. It is time for you to experience the predictability and profitability that CR brings.
If you weren't able to make our Watch it Wednesday Webinar, you're in luck! You can watch the recording below.
Thank you for all those who attended and brought your questions to us! Stay tuned to our social media to learn w ..read more
The Dawson Academy Blog
2y ago
Host: Dr. Shannon Johnson, Association President
Guest: Mr. Larry Guzzardo
Thanks to all those who attended this Association Member Webinar Sneak Peek! It was wonderful to hear all of your questions. For those who could not attend, you can watch the webinar below.
Get ready for this new year by being prepared!
We all know signs almost always precede symptoms when it comes to practicing dentistry, but are you recognizing those signs and symptoms in your practice? Watch as Larry Guzzardo discusses how to put your practice through a complete exam in 2022. Learn what to expect regarding hiring ..read more
The Dawson Academy Blog
2y ago
Presenter: Mark Allan Piper, M.D., D.M.D.
This presentation focuses on identifying patients with joint based airway distortion. Post-traumatic TMJ disc displacements may lead to secondary condylar osteochondral growth disturbances and osseous degeneration, resulting in a loss of ramus height and mandibular horizontal projection. Such patients may risk additional joint damage secondary to maxillomandibular advancement surgery and mandibular advancement devices. TMJ instability may be a direct contributor to a chronic relapse in skeletal, occlusal, and airway dimension.
Learning Objectives ..read more
The Dawson Academy Blog
2y ago
Are you ready to break out of the dental insurance dictated practice model?
To make decisions based on what is best for the patient, not the insurance company?
If you are... you need skills.
During this 1-hour webinar hosted by our Clinical Director, Dr. Leonard Hess and presented by Drs. Shannon Johnson, Pio Modi and Ryan Springer, we explore the skills encompassed in a complete examination - an examination which looks beyond bacteria and understands the joints, the muscles and how the teeth reach occlusal harmony. We delve into the advanced treatment planning skills and abilities that you'l ..read more
The Dawson Academy Blog
2y ago
We had a great time learning about the importance of airway for effective and complete dentistry. For those who couldn't make the free dental webinar, watch a recording of it below. Don't forget, every month we feature a free Watch it Wednesday Dental Webinar ..read more
The Dawson Academy Blog
2y ago
For dental businesses in a digital age, having a presence on online review platforms is more important than ever. A survey conducted in 2019 by Iron Monk revealed that when searching for a dentist, 43.3 percent chose based on online reviews. This means online reviews are a major factor for dentists looking to grow their clientele ..read more
The Dawson Academy Blog
2y ago
Dentistry consistently ranks within the top ten overall jobs in US News and World Report’s Best Jobs yearly report. Dentists are well-compensated, averaging $155,600 a year across the US. Dentists can have a fairly predictable and sometimes flexible schedule, but chronic stress can creep its way into this profession just as easily as it can in other jobs. Here are a few tips for dentists looking to feel more balanced and less stressed ..read more