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The Masters audio-video library of complete dentistry

The Masters Library Series provides an unprecedented opportunity for Dr. Dawson and an outstanding faculty of experts to demonstrate techniques, use illustrations to explain concepts, and to share their experience and expertise based on years of highly successful practice. The volumes cover a complete curriculum that includes both the scientific rationale of "why" and the practical step-by-step "how" of building and managing a master quality practice.

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Volume 1 - Rationale and Methodology for Centric Relation

In this video, you will learn why CR is so critical to almost everything you do in dentistry. You will learn how to find it (even on the most difficult patients). You will learn how to verify it and how to record it with repeatable needle-point accuracy. You will learn how to work with deformed TMJs that have adapted (adapted centric posture) and you will learn what to do when centric relation can not be verified.

Price - $139

 


 

Volume 2 -"Principles and Procedures for Occusal Equilibration"


Audio and book (Cassette or CD)

In this volume, sequenced color illustrations are used to explain the purpose and method of occlusal equilibration in such an understandable format that you could use them to clarify and reassure patients of the need for occlusal therapy. You will learn why occlusal equilibration is so important & when it is so often the most conservative treatment & and how to equilibrate rapidly and very effectively (even chairside assisting is covered).

Price - $139

 


 

Volume 3– Determining and Communicating Restorative and Esthetic Guidelines


Audio and book (Cassette or CD)

This audio volume explains how to determine and communicate more than 40 specific guidelines in a way that permits verification of accuracy by the technician (or even the chairside assistant). Every guideline for ideal esthetics is defined and illustrated along with a precise method for determination and communication of that guideline.

Price - $139

 


Volume 4– The Concept of Complete Dentistry: Factors of Occlusion and Health


Video (VHS or DVD)

This volume is an overview of the ten must know factors of occlusion, as well as the requirements for total masticatory system health and stability. Topics covered include: anatomic harmony, functional harmony, the role of the TMJs, anterior guidance, envelope of function and neutral zone. This is an excellent resource for staff training and for sharing with specialists.

Price - $139

 


Volume 5– Occlusal Equilibration: Examination, Justification, Consultation, Clinical Procedures


Video (VHS or DVD)

Properly diagnosing an occlusal interference and correcting it with proper equilibration is one of the most valuable treatments you can perform for your patients. In this video volume, the entire process, from screening history through the post equilibration interview, is illustrated in a step-by-step easy to understand manner. You will see a thorough occlusal examination, understand the diagnostic work-up, and observe the patient consultation. The actual process of direct occlusal correction on the patient's natural teeth is included, along with tips on how the doctor and assistant work together as a smooth, efficient team. The very important techniques for verifying that the equilibration is complete and successful round out this all-inclusive volume.

Price - $139

 


Volume 6– Clinical Assisting for Occlusal Equilibration


Video (VHS or DVD)

This program includes a didactic segment on the rationale for occlusal equilibration which is designed to provide the assistant with a clinical understanding of the masticatory system. In addition, the assistant will learn: how to set up for an equilibration, coordination of ribbon holders, air/water syringe and suction without putting anything down, how to properly place the ribbon to obtain accurate marks, and the importance of continuously evaluating ribbon quality.

Price - $139

 


Volume 7 - Principles of Restoring Anterior Teeth Combining Occlusal Function with Anterior Esthetics


Video (VHS or DVD)

Through the principles presented in this volume, you will learn how to relate the anterior guidance to the envelope of function, how to precisely determine each incisal edge position in perfect harmony with the neutral zone and how to create naturally beautiful anterior esthetics. You will even learn how to easily communicate every esthetic and restorative guideline to your technician using a quality control checklist that will result in beautiful, functional restorations. The result will be not only superior esthetics for your patient, but absolute comfort and long-term stability as well. Because of its superior graphics, animations and clinical illustrations, the teaching methods employed will enhance the learning experience for you, your team members and your patients.

Price - $139

 


 

Volume 8 - Digital Dental Photography


(DVD)

Digital Photography is a key component for diagnosis, treatment planning, case presentation, and marketing your practice. This DVD will take you through the key camera settings, patient positioning, creating a file in your computer, and a great way to store images. It is designed for both the Doctor and the team to standardize the photographic process within your practice.

Price - $139



Peter Dawsons' Latest Book


Functional Occlusion: From TMJ to Smile Design


This book uses an interdisciplinary approach to explain the origin of and possible solutions to many different occlusal problems. Dr. Peter E. Dawson guides the reader along the way providing balanced explanations of theory and technique. He also debunks many popular misconceptions through practical discussion of their origins and the deficiencies of the arguments behind them. Different sides of many philosophies are presented while guiding the reader to the most functional and esthetic solution to various occlusal situations. Hundreds of full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams show aspects of the masticatory system, the epidemiology of occlusal problems, and procedures for finding the ideal occlusion. Whether the reader is a general dentist, a specialist, or a technician they will find this book applicable to their treatment methods and philosophies.

Price - $173


The Dental Laboratory Assistant – A three volume video set


A competent laboratory assistant can be the single most important factor in changing the operation of a practice. Dentists who have transitioned their practices the fastest are invariably the ones who are working with a laboratory assistant. These three volumes provide step-by-step instruction for developing this vital staff position.

Each video comes in either (VHS or DVD)


Lab 1 – Getting Started


This introductory program details the duties of the lab assistant and provides insights on how to effectively hire for this position. You will learn what you need to equip an in-office mini-lab and take an on-site tour of a well managed office mini-lab to see the best way to organize for effectiveness.

$139.00



Lab 2 – Cast Fabrication and Mounting


In an easy to follow format, our technician will demonstrate every aspect of pouring and mounting diagnostic casts. Instruction includes using the CR bite registration and facebow recording in the mounting process, verifying the mounting and making the models “presentation quality” in appearance.

$139.00


Lab 3 – Fabrication of Temporary Restorations


Indirect fabrication of provisional, temporary restoration saves chair time, is more comfortable for the patient and produces high quality temps which require little or no correction in the mouth for fit. Use of excellent provisional restorations is the key to determining precise guidelines for final laboratory contours. This segment instructs on every aspect of the process, including placing correct occlusal anatomy markings on the provisionals.

$139.00



The Dental Laboratory Assistant-
Complete 3 volume Set

Purchase the entire 3 volume set for  $315.00 and save $102.

Text & Video Reference


The Function of Teeth (Book & DVD)

This book and DVD companion describe and explain major findings of a 22-year active research era. For the first time, a clear understanding of how people use their teeth during chewing is related to the graphic jaw movement recordings used for designing and adjusting the condylar controls of articulators. It welcomes the renewed interest in natural tooth form of the posterior teeth pertinent to the location of the forces generated within the chewing cycle and the stability of the joints. It supports the proprioceptive and esthetic role of the anterior teeth. Over 200 illustrations including patient treatment examples.


The 2-hour DVD, which supplements material in the text, relates total jaw movement to both anterior and posterior teeth building a foundation for understanding the principles of occlusion and reasons for restoring the teeth to natural, esthetic form.

$179.00



The Esthetic and Restorative Checklist


Developed by Dr. Peter Dawson as a system for quality commuication and quality control of esthetic and restorative guidelines between Doctor and Technician. Volume 3 of the Masters Library Series contains a set of 10 checklists. Additional packages of 25 each are available. (Shipping is included).

$15.00





Perio Probe Picture


An 8x10 color artistic rendering of the tooth and connective periodontium. This print shows the probing of healthy tissue and a 6mm probing of diseased tissue. An easy way to educate patients.

$6.50


The Implication Form


Developed by Dr. Dawson so you can have your information readily organized as you chart a new patient in your practice. Our Implication Form charts Periodontal, TMJ, Occlusion and Teeth in an organized and completely detailed and easy to use manner.

$20.00


 

16 Steps to Functional Esthetics Form

 
The 16 Steps to Functional Esthetics form is a guide and communication tool.  The 16 steps are the requirements for a functionally correct esthetic result.  Use this form to insure you have covered all the steps and as a communication to your technician. This should tell the technician everything he/she needs to know to complete your diagnostic wax-up. (File format is Adobe Acrobat PDF).

Click here to download the form.



TO ORDER FROM US:

To order any of the materials listed in our Resource Center, please download this form and fill out your order. Fax numbers and contact information are included. If you need any further descriptions or more information on shipping, please contact us at 1.800.952.2178, or email us.

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