ST. PETERSBURG, Florida--The Dawson Academy has announced its
newly revised curriculum, which includes a variety of lectures and hands-on
courses.
The classes cover a variety of dental topics pertaining to dentists, hygienists, laboratory technicians and assistants, and will be taught by The Dawson Academy's faculty members. All classes fall under The Dawson Academy's new four learning tracks--Core Curriculum, Advanced Restorative Electives, Dental Medical Track and Practice and Professional Growth.
All classes teach the principles and skills necessary for the successful practice of complete, quality, predictable dentistry with primary concentrations in occlusion, the temporomandibular joints and comprehensive restorative dentistry.
Core curriculum
Dentists finishing The Dawson Academy Core Curriculum will have a complete
understanding of the optimum oral health and dysfunction of each part of the
masticatory system as well as the supporting structures. Additionally, students will have a profound understanding of contemporary esthetic procedures providing their patients with beautiful, functionally correct dentistry.
Treatment decisions will be based upon a standardized comprehensive examination. Through a programmed approach to treatment planning, graduates of the core curriculum will know when reshaping, repositioning, restorative and/or orthognathic surgery is the correct option.
The courses being offered are:
* Functional Occlusion--From TMJ to Smile Design (Dentist and Technician Course)
* Achieving Predictable Esthetic Results (Dentist and Technician Course)
* Comprehensive Examination & Records
* Treatment Planning Functional Esthetic Excellence
* The Art & Science of Equilibration
* Restoring Anterior Teeth
* Occlusion & Function for Lab Technicians
Advanced restorative electives
Beyond the foundational clinical competencies developed in the core
curriculum, the courses in this track are designed to develop the confidence
and ability to successfully treat major restorative cases. Advanced
diagnosis and treatment planning, especially sequencing complex cases, is
the hallmark of the programming in the Advanced Restorative track.
The specific how-tos of the most current materials, techniques and technologies
are woven throughout these advanced offerings, including three courses
specifically for laboratory technicians.
The courses being offered are:
* Advanced Problem Solving (Dentist and Technician Course)
* Mastering Complex Treatment Planning
* The TMD-Esthetic Practice
* Elements of Design - Natural Posterior (Technician Course)
* Elements of Design - Natural Anterior (Technician Course)
* Elements of Design - Smile Design (Technician Course)
* Diagnostic Waxing (Dentist, Assistant and Technician Course)
Dental medicine track
Dr. Peter Dawson has long advocated the need for dentists to recognize their
unique role as Physicians of the Masticatory System. Dentistry is the only
medical specialty with full responsibility for the head and neck, and thus
the associated conditions which can develop in this region.
Students pursuing studies in the Dental Medicine Track will expand their ability to diagnose and treat head, neck, and orofacial pain and sleep disorders. A
multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of these problems
will be presented.
The courses being offered are:
* Temporomandibular Disorder: Current Concepts
* Head & Neck Anatomy with Dissection
* Occlusal Splint Therapy: Rationale, Indications and Fabrication Workshop
Practice and professional growth track
In order to reach its full potential, the entire dental team needs to
understand and support the mission of the practice. In this track, seminars
and workshops provide clinical and behavioral education for all team members
as well as training in entrepreneurship and leadership.
The Dawson Academy's growing offerings in this track are designed to develop the nonclinical competencies that are often the missing link in the dental practice. Because these programs are part of the integrated curriculum, the messages are consistent with the clinical teachings and support the systems and processes needed to implement complete dentistry.
The courses being offered are:
* Implementing Complete Dentistry--Team Training
* The Complete Care Dental Assistant
* The Hygienist's Role in Supporting Complete Dentistry
For more information about the classes, dates, locations, prices and continuing education credits, contact The Dawson Academy by calling (800) 952-2178 or visiting The Dawson Academy.
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