Our next study club event is on Wednesday, December 7, 2011.
Functional Occlusion:
The Three P's
Speaker: Dr. John Kois
Dental ED is an ADA CERP recognized provider
AGD recognizes ADA CERP 1.75 CE Credits
Our knowledge about occlusion has been based on gnathologic principles. These concepts are the basis of a mechanical system with focus on posterior determinants and mutual protection. If it is that simple, why is there so much controversy? Can we predict when functional problems develop or can we always create a therapeutic occlusion? This program will focus on three key components in understanding the biology of the system. In addition, it will develop more clarity in understanding the problems and concerns encountered when creating a therapeutic occlusion in the human system.
Course outline:
P1 |
Position
TMJ |
(Orthopedic Position of Mandible) |
P2 |
PLACE
Occlusion |
(Home) |
P3 |
Pathway
Guidance |
(Driveway) |
Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to understand:
- Utlizing rules or formulas and that it is not possible to restore everyone.
- Clinical protocols are often inadequate to diagnose the complexity of the masticatory system.
- Mechanical protocols have biologic consequences.
DR. JOHN KOIS
Dr. Kois received his D.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine and Certificate in Periodontal Prosthodontics with a M.S.D. degree from the University of Washington, School of Dentistry. He maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics in Tacoma and Seattle and is an Affiliate Professor in the Graduate restorative Program at the University of Washington.
Dr. Kois lectures nationally and internationally, is a reviewer for many journals and is the Editor in Chief for The Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. He is the recipient of the 2002 Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Clinical Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, and received a LIfetime Achievement Award from both the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Kois is the past President of both the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and a member of numerous other professional organizations. In addition, he continues to work with restorative dentists at the Kois Center, a didactic and clinical teaching program. |
