CE0971L: Nuts & Bolts Occlusion; Fundamentals of Recording & Mounting - A Hands-On Course

Jeanine M. McDonald, DDS, FAGD and Michael J. Melkers, DDS, FAGD

*Refunds for CDE participation courses must be requested at least 14 days prior to the first meeting of a course. All participation courses have a $100 non-refundable deposit. The deposit is necessary to cover the cost of materials that are incurred which are non-refundable to our office. If a cancellation is made less than 14 days before a course, no monetary refund will be given, and the money can not be transferred to another course, unless the CDE office is able to occupy the spot with another participant. Funds, minus the $100 non-refundable deposit, may be transferred to another course within the same CDE calendar year if the request is made 14 days before the course.

The University of Washington thanks
Kettenbach Dental and Whip Mix
for their generous equipment grants in support of this program.

Course Description:

Why do some beautiful smiles last? Why do others fail so fast?? Is there anything that can be done? Will we be proactive or reactive in our approach? Is bite position important-why and when does it matter? What is all of the debate about “function vs parafunction”? Why are there so many different ‘bite splints’? Do I need an articulator? Which one and what difference does it make? Is it OK to not use one?

Occlusion, confusion…and so many choices and challenges. During this exciting and interactive program, Dr. Melkers will journey with you through the maze of occlusal philosophies, instrumentation choices, splint designs, parafunctional diagnosis and so much more. Together-we will explore the technical as well as the soft arts of interacting with patients to better understand their needs, desires and goals-and help them achieve them!

Course Objectives - As a result of attending this hands-on course, the participant will experience:

• facebow recording using a slidematic earbow
• mounting maxillary casts
• centric relation recording using a variety of methods
• mounting of mandibular casts
• simplified jaw records and programming a semi adjustable articulator

JEANINE M. MCDONALD and MICHAEL J. MELKERS are 1994 graduates of University of the Pacific and Marquette University Schools of Dentistry, respectively. Together, they practice general dentistry in Spokane, Washington with an emphasis on comprehensive and restorative care. They received their Fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2003. Drs. McDonald and Melkers balances their time between private practice, teaching, research, and publishing.

Drs. McDonald and Melkers have presented and published around the world on occlusion issues, communication, and a variety or restorative topics.

Drs. McDonald and Melkers are the co-founders of the Nuts & Bolts Occlusion programs. Dr. Melkers is a mentor for The Spear Institute and The Pankey Institute. Drs. McDonald and Melkers enjoy sharing real world challenges as well as solutions in their interactive learning experiences.

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University of Washington designates this activity for 7 continuing education credits.