Session E1
Occlusion in Restorative Dentistry 1
Date: April 10th, 2026
Lecture | Workshop | Hands-on
8 CEU
INTRODUCTION
Full Mouth Reconstructions Part 1 (Day 1)
April 10th, 2026
Course Instructors:
Bruce Crispin/ Brad Eli
Synopsis
In most dental schools, the curriculum on restorative occlusion has transitioned into the management of symptoms. As a result, most dentists are undertrained and often confused about what is important in restorative occlusion.
This 2 session Tract has been developed to teach dentists what is important to know in restorative occlusion and how to apply this knowledge. It is essential that every dentist knows how to minimize restorative failures, prevent and control pain plus prevent unnecessary tooth wear simply by learning the fundamentals of restorative occlusion
Lecture
Lecturer – Bruce Crispin
“Occlusion: What do you Really Need to Know” (Video Option)
Bruce Crispin
“What a Difference A Cusp Tip Can Make” (Video Option)
-Avoiding Restoration Failures
-Re-establishing Canine Guidance
-Fundamentals of Occlusion and their Significance
“Occlusion and Complex Reconstructions” (Video Option)
-Analyzing and Changing Vertical Dimension
-Analyzing Occlusal Changes Before Preparing Teeth
-Testing Vertical Dimension Change
-Can Bruxing be Controlled?
“Introduction to the concept of Joint and Muscle Sprain Strain (JAMSS), and iatrogenic complications associated with dental care.”
Lecturer – Brad Eli
The goal of this training is to teach the dental provider how to prevent JAMSS in the first place and to deal effectively with JAMSS if it does occur. The presentation will discuss frontline care for common TMJ disorders and will simplify decision criteria to provide temporary splints vs. bruxism mouthguards vs custom TMD oral appliances. This presentation will highlight when to refer to an orofacial pain specialist.
“Parafunction vs. Pathological Parafunction (a patient that “breaks”
restorations)”
Lecturer – Brad Eli
The goal of this training is to introduce the Parafunction Risk Rating Protocol as a tool for a dental provider to screen active (today vs. in the past) parafunctional risk. This simple protocol is designed to help a patient understand and accept their bruxism and accept the recommendations that the dentist is making whether choice of materials in treatment planning, recommendation to wear a protective nightguard, or informed consent if the patient breaks the restorations. Dr. Eli also developed this protocol to help a general dentist identify high risk patients that should be referred to
specialists.
Hands-On
Establishing canine guidance with composite
Note:
Dentists must bring in their study models for the Saturday session.
Q&A and Closing
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- Addressing attendees’ most pressing questions.
- Summary of key takeaways.
Tuition: $795
The more you take – Per session costs decrease
Group discounts up to 25%
Early bird registration discount – Inquire
APPROVED PACE PROGRAM
Esthetic Professionals is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership, and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. ID# 218987
To Register
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OR email education@estheticprofessionals.com
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