Core 2: Examination & Records (Nov 04 - 06, 2027)

Core 2: Examination & Records is organized by The Dawson Academy and will be held from Nov 04 - 06, 2027 in Tarzana, California, United States of America.

Description:
Core 2 is where the concepts introduced in Core 1 begin to become hands-on clinical skills.

In this course, you’ll learn how to perform a comprehensive examination, evaluate the temporomandibular joints, musculature, occlusion and teeth, and gather the records needed to build more predictable treatment plans. You’ll develop practical skills in centric relation, diagnostic photography, facebow transfer, articulator programming and the records process used throughout complete dentistry.

Rather than simply identifying problems one tooth at a time, Core 2 helps you understand how the entire masticatory system is functioning so you can diagnose more confidently and treatment plan with greater clarity and predictability.

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.