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Occlusion is one of the most misunderstood and often overcomplicated topics in clinical dentistry, yet it underlies virtually every restorative decision we make. This webinar will present a holistic, practical, clinically grounded approach to occlusion, illustrated with real-world cases and step-by-step clinical reasoning, with an emphasis on answering the "what" and "why" in clinical practice.

Learning outcomes

Topics covered (with examples) include: - A brief history of occlusion - Key concepts - Simplifying vertical dimension of occlusion - Principles behind different occlusal concepts - Understanding the envelope of function - Managing the occlusion in complex restorative cases Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: - Know how to assess incisal edge position - Know how to assess vertical dimension, and raise it if needed - Have a clinical understanding of key prosthodontic concepts such as articulators, facebow, envelope of function, and Hanau's Quint

Speaker

Dr Kushal Jaju MSD, CAGS, FACP

Dr. Kushal Jaju is a Specialist Prosthodontist based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and owner of Gentle Dental & Medical Care Centre. He completed his postgraduate training at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, earning his Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) and Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Prosthodontics. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics (ABP) and a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists (FACP), and holds an Adjunct Clinical Instructor appointment at Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine, New Jersey, USA.

Occlusion Simplified


Speaker:

Dr Kushal Jaju MSD, CAGS, FACP

Tuesday 13th Oct 2026
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Online
Zoom
Region: Auckland
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