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5 Practical Keys to Occlusal Awareness and Occlusal Equilibration

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Categories: Orthodontics

Author(s): Dr. Mouhab Z. Rizkallah

CE Supporter:MicroCopy

Target Audience: Dental Assistants,Dental Hygienist,Dentists from novice to advanced

AGD Credits: 1.00

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Educational Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Raise Awareness, by
    • "Re"-defining what the Occlusal Tissues actually are. 
    • Detecting the "Hidden" Signs of Occlusal Trauma
    • Detecting "Tongue-Overprotected" Enamel
    • Detecting Occlusal Problems through "Palpation"
  • Efficiently Equilibrate, by
    • Balancing an Occlusion with "Efficient" Burs.
    • Opening the "Occlusal Tables" during Equilibration
    • Eliminating "High Heel" cusps
    • Managing an Occlusion with a "Segmental" Retainer

Abstract

"You cannot fix what you do not detect." - Dr. Mouhab Z. Rizkallah

Occlusal awareness is perhaps the greatest deficiency of dentists today. Failure to Equilibrate is perhaps the greatest iatrogenic harm to dental patients.  Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah's "5 Practical Keys to Occlusal Awareness and Occlusal Equilibration" will help dentists and orthodontists produce protective occlusions efficiently and enjoyably. 

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Author Bio

Dr. Mouhab Z. Rizkallah

Dr. Mouhab Z. Rizkallah is a Dental Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, with a post-doctoral Masters degree in Dental Biomaterials Science. In addition to being valedictorian of his undergraduate human resource management program, valedictorian of his undergraduate biology program, and valedictorian of his dental school, Dr. Rizkallah has accumulated a multi-page list of awards and accolades in didactic arenas, clinical arenas, dental politics arenas, and benevolence arenas.

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