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The Critical Relationship Between Bite & Breathing

 

Presented by: DeWitt Wilkerson, DMD

Original Publication Date: December 22, 2016

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Course Description:

 This webinar will discuss how understanding the role of disordered breathing impacts the practice of dentistry at its highest level. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain insights into the relationship between disordered dental occlusions and disordered breathing.
  • Recognize several signs & symptoms of disordered breathing affecting dental occlusion, bruxism, and TMD symptoms.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Dewitt Wilkerson is the current president of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health and the past President of the American Equilibration Society (2010-2011). He serves as the Chairman of the Dawson Foundation. He is an active member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Christian Medical/Dental Association. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Florida, College of Dentistry. He has formerly served as an Associate Faculty member and Special Lecturer at the L.D. Pankey Institute. Dr. Wilkerson lectures extensively at national, regional, and study group meetings across the United States and abroad.