Date:
Location:
Speakers:
Dr. Sang Lee Dr. Roxanne Bavarian Dr. David M. Kim
Dr. Sang Lee
Associate Professor, Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Roxanne Bavarian
Lecturer on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Dr. David M. Kim
Associate Professor of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Abstract: Course participants will have in-depth learning opportunities regarding dental occlusion from a board-certified prosthodontist and dental sleep medicine specialist. The program will present an ideal occlusal scheme as well as therapy to treat patients with malocclusion, temporomandibular disorder, and other related occlusal disorders.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of achieving an equilibrium or balance between the muscles, joints, and teeth.
- Learn to conduct a proper occlusal examination and occlusal adjustment to improve tooth contact patterns and the associated masticatory muscle response.
- Learn to fabricate a proper occlusal guard to help patients recover from parafunctional wear of the anterior and posterior teeth.
- Learn the best practices for dental billing and coding for occlusal therapy and TMJ disorders.
Tuition: $485/4.75 ADA CERP credit hours
Course Prerequisites: None required
Course Format: Lecture & Hands-On Workshop
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin at caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Harvard School of Dental Medicine designated this activity for 4.75 continuing education credit.
