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Modern, evidence based occlusion to drive practice predictability and profitability.

$11,000 per Person
42 Hours CE Credit
3 Two-Day Hands-on Courses
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Master of Dental Design Level 1 Dental CE

Modern Occlusion and Guard Design

Add predictability to your practice with research-driven occlusal concepts.

February 10 & 11 or August 25 & 26, 2023
2 Day Hands-on Course
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Course Details

OVERVIEW

A deep dive into the fundamentals of occlusion combining a historic view of occlusal philosophies with the best evidence in the literature for a predictable, modern approach. Learn the MOD Philosophy of Occlusion in detail. We'll explore several types of occlusal appliances and their indications and perform an introductory hands-on occlusal guard design.

DESIGNED FOR

Dentists, Laboratory Technicians, Design Teams and Dental Assistants

COURSE SCHEDULE

Day 1
8:00 — Coffee & Pastries
8:30 — Lecture in History of Occlusion
12:00 — Rooftop Lunch
1:00 — Lecture on MOD Occlusal 
Philosophy & Splint Design
4:30 — Q&A Social Event
Spouses Welcome with RSVP

Day 2
8:00 — Coffee & Pastries
8:30 — Hands on Case 1
12:00 — Lunch on Location
1:00 — Hands on Case 2
4:00 — Wrap Up

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand multiple occlusal philosophies
Learn how to obtain stable joint positions
Learn how to capture proper vertical dimension
Understand sleep and stomatognathic system interactions
Learn occlusal guard design and virtual articulation

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

14 Credit Hours • AGD PACE 

180 Occlusion — 14 hours

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I have been to several occlusion courses... this was the most balanced and by far the most up to date.

— DR. JOHN CROWLEY
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exocad Level 2 Dental CE

Digital Complex Case Planning

Modern occlusal concepts applied to repeatable, worry-free workflows for large case planning.

March 10 & 11 or September 22 & 23, 2023
2 Day Hands-on Course
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Course Details

OVERVIEW

Take control of large case design by mastering digital occlusion with a predictable, repeatable workflow. Join us as we leverage virtual articulation in designing complete arch digital waxups with a special focus on occlusion. We'll cover full mouth waxups, CR mounting and an efficient method for temporizing full mouth restorative cases.

DESIGNED FOR

Dentists, Laboratory Technicians, Design Teams and Dental Assistants

COURSE SCHEDULE

Day 1
8:00 — Coffee & Pastries
8:30 — Lecture and Case 1
12:00 — Rooftop Lunch
1:00 — Hands on Case 2
4:30 — Q&A Social Event
Spouses Welcome with RSVP

Day 2
8:00 — Coffee & Pastries
8:30 — Hands on Case 2 & 3
12:00 — Lunch on Location
1:00 — Hands on Case 4 & 5
4:00 — Wrap Up

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Apply sound occlusal principles to digital workflows
Learn how to virtually mount models
Learn to capture proper vertical dimension digitally 
Learn virtual equilibration
Learn full mouth waxup design with virtual articulation
Learn Botox injection sites for bruxism treatment

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

14 Credit Hours • AGD PACE 

180 Occlusion — 10 hours
610 Fixed Prosthetics — 4 hours

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These workflows allow me to have fine control over every contact point. Since implementing these into my practice my chairside adjustments have almost disappeared.

— DR. DAVID EDWARDS
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exocad Level 3 Dental CE

Digital Full Mouth Reconstruction

Confidently complete complex restorative cases with modern occlusal concepts.

November 10 & 11, 2023
2 Day Hands-on Course
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Digital Occlusion Track Level 3

Course Details

OVERVIEW

Learn clinical and digital workflows to have the confidence to restore the most complex cases. Learn a stress free and repeatable way to alter vertical dimension along with guidelines for case application. We'll cover clinical workflow overview, definitive prosthetic design and hands on finishing.

DESIGNED FOR

Dentists, Laboratory Technicians, Design Teams and Dental Assistants

COURSE SCHEDULE

Day 1
8:00 — Coffee & Pastries
8:30 — Lecture and Case 1
12:00 — Rooftop Lunch
1:00 — Hands on Case 2
4:30 — Q&A Social Event
Spouses Welcome with RSVP

Day 2
8:00 — Coffee & Pastries
8:30 — Hands on Case 2 &  3
12:00 — Lunch on Location
1:00 — Hands on Case 4 & 5
4:00 — Wrap Up

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand how to digitally copy working provisionals
Learn to virtually mount models 
Learn to make records on day of tooth preparation
Learn to create 3D printed provisionals
Learn how to design and create final prosthetics

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

14 Credit Hours • AGD PACE 

180 Occlusion — 4 hours
610 Fixed Prosthetics —10 hours

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I did my first full mouth reconstruction after completing this course. These techniques simplified everything.

— DR. CINDY JONES
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Location

MOD East Horizontal
Led by Dr. Wally Renne in the historic heart of Charleston, South Carolina.
A 3,000 sq. ft. showcase of the latest technology in dentistry encircling a classroom and glass-encased aesthetics practice. MOD East resides in the renowned Jasper Building, just 20 minutes from the Charleston International Airport (CHS).
The MOD Institute
320 Broad St.
Charleston, SC 29401
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Track Details

WHAT'S INCLUDED

What's included?

Level 1 Modern Occlusion & Guard Design Course
Level 2 Digital Complex Case Planning Course
Level 3 Digital Full Mouth Reconstruction Course
Breakfasts, lunches and Friday's social event
All course supplies and materials
All software and technology required for the class

OVERVIEW

Tackle complicated cases with confidence by learning modern applications of occlusion translated to the digital world.

DESIGNED FOR

Dentists, Laboratory Technicians, Design Teams and Dental Assistants

ACCREDITATION

42 Credit Hours • AGD PACE 

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Track Preparation & FAQs

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this track. It is suggest, but not required, that you take the courses in sequential order.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

All technology for the course is provided by The MOD Institute. No previous training required.

FAQs

Do I need to own a specific technology to take this track?

No. Whether you are considering investing in digital dentistry equipment or a dentist practicing digitally, the principles and practices covered in the track are technology agnostic.

How much does it cost to bring a team member with me?

Course tracks at The MOD Institute are priced to be as economical as possible for two days of hands-on learning with dedicated instructional guidance and support. With that, additional seat pricing is set at $3,500 per course per person when combined with a track purchase.  If you are planning to bring 4 or more team members contact us at info@themodinstitute.com to discuss group discounts. 

Which airport is it best to fly into for the course?

We recommend booking your flight into the Charleston International Airport (CHS) which is just 20 minutes from The MOD Institute. If you need further help with your travel, please reach out to a MOD Concierge at 888-851-6298.

My confidence in printing has multiplied after taking this track. I started out printing models, now I print dentures, veneers, crowns and guards.

— DR. NEAL PATEL
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$11,000

Modern Occlusion & Guard Design

Level 1

Digital Complex Case Planning

Level 2

Digital Full Mouth Reconstruction

Level 3

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