Your Guide to Navigating the CMS Course Series
Embarking on the Clinical Mastery Series (CMS) dental continuing education courses is a journey of growth and deepened learning. However, figuring out the best order to take these courses can be challenging. Here’s a guide to help you maximize the value of your CMS courses and your overall dental education.
Ultimate Occlusion Series
Ultimate Occlusion 1: Mastering Functional Dentistry
- Style: Hands-on
- Pre-reqs: None
- Length: 2 days
Start with “Ultimate Occlusion 1: Mastering Functional Dentistry” if you’ve never taken a CMS course before. This course introduces you to occlusion philosophies in a practical setting, transitioning from single tooth to full mouth treatment. It’s also a great networking opportunity, allowing you to connect with CMS instructors and peers, fostering relationships that can last throughout your career.
Ultimate Occlusion 2: Mastering Complex Cases
- Style: Hands-on
- Pre-reqs: UO1
- Length: 2 days
Ultimate Occlusion 3: Treatment Planning & Case Presentation
- Style: Hands-on
- Pre-reqs: None
- Length: 2 days
Ready to learn how to incorporate case and fee presentation that gets the YES to comprehensive treatment? In this two-day, hands-on course, you will learn a predictable system for treatment planning even the most complicated cases. More than 50% hands-on, UO3 can be taken as part of the series or as a stand-alone course with no prerequisite required.
Advanced Courses
Full Mouth Rehabilitation: Live in the Op
- Style: Live Patient
- Pre-reqs: None
- Length: 4 days (2 weekends)
This advanced course involves diagnosing, treating, prepping, and seating 20 units of a full-mouth rehab alongside Dr. John Nosti. It’s ideal for those looking to refine their full mouth rehabilitation skills.
Anterior Aesthetics: Live in the Op
- Style: Live patient
- Pre-reqs: None
- Length: 2 days
This course fit well at various points in your CMS journey. However, it’s recommended to complete the Occlusion series before tackling Anterior Aesthetics to ensure patients’ restorations are durable and functional.
TMD Workshop
- Style: Hands-on
- Pre-reqs: None
- Length: 2 days
This workshop demystifies TMD, covering diagnostic modalities and treatment rationales. It’s ideal for those interested in addressing complex TMD cases.
Sleep Dentistry: Complete Implementation
- Style: Hands-on
- Pre-reqs: None
- Length: 2 days
Learn to screen for sleep disorders, fit appropriate appliances, market sleep solutions, and handle financials and documentation in this comprehensive course. This practical approach works to seamlessly integrating airway therapy into your existing practice. This course is designed to be taken as a standalone or as part of the series, allowing flexibility in your learning journey.
Team Courses
Team Training Workshop
- Style: Team-focused
- Pre-reqs: None
- Length: 2 days
Best taken after UO1 or UO2, this course enhances vital communication skills between doctors and their team. Over these two days, your team will gain valuable insights and skills to enhance your practice culture and drive business growth. Join us for this course, which is part of a series but can also be taken independently at any time based on the needs of your team.
The Art of Co-Diagnosis
- Style: Team-focused
- Pre-reqs: None
- Length: 2 days
Empower your team to play a pivotal role in restorative treatment planning, collaborating effectively with dentists and other professionals. This interactive program focuses on empowering dental hygienists to assess, diagnose, and develop comprehensive treatment plans, ultimately transforming patients’ oral health and well-being. Whether you’re starting fresh or continuing your education, this course can be taken independently or as part of the series.
Your CMS Journey
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