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Continuing Dental Education

The Dawson Academy

The University of Florida and the Dawson Academy are pleased to announce their new agreement to bring Dr. Peter Dawson's Center for Advanced Dental Study courses to the St. Petersburg Dental Clinic commencing in the fall of 2008. For full details and to register call the Dawson Academy at 1-800-952-2178 or visit online at www.dawsoncenter.com.

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Details TBA

DATES:

Nov. 20-22, 2008 (Th-Sa)

Head and Neck Anatomy with Dissection

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Dr. Dawson has said there is no better way to fully visualize the masticatory system than by doing dissections – and with the addi-tion of imaging, this dissection course is unlike any other. Dr. Henry Gremillion, Director of the Parker E. Mahan Facial Pain Center at the University of Florida, is coming to The Dawson Academy to present this outstanding program. A CT scan will be done on all specimens prior to beginning the dissection. You will have the unique opportu-nity to see the physical anatomy and it’s CT image simultaneously. This is the ULTIMATE head and neck anatomy learning experience.

With the numerous philosophies of occlusion currently being pro-moted, anatomy truly holds the answers for which you, as a serious student of the masticatory system, are searching. Dr. Gremillion is an internationally acclaimed clinician and a fabulous teacher with a passion for sharing his knowledge. This is an educational experience you won't want to miss.

COURSE SIZE:

20

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  1. The phsyiologic reason for dysfuction and how to incorporate this information into the diagnosis and treatment of pain conditions
  2. The actual size, shape and relationship of the muscles of the masticatory sysytem
  3. How the CT scan of the TM joints compares to the actual anatomy - you might be surprised!
  4. The relationship of blood vessels, nerves, glands, ducts and muscle attachments to the performance of dental procedures
  5. How to do a comprehensive muscle exam
  6. How to perform a trigeminal second division nerve block

DATES:

December 4-6, 2008 (Th-Sa)

LOCATION:

University of Florida St. Petersburg Dental Clinic Seminole, FL

INSTRUCTOR:

Henry Gremillion, DDS

To register, call us now toll-free: 1-800-952-2178