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NM dentists are wondering what is the difference between NM verses GNM teachings at OC?
- How does the NM dentists reduce an entrapped TMJ disc without invasive procedures?
- If the patient has cervical dysfunction and records hyper EMGs in those regions when using the K7, how does the NM dentist systematically make these cervical group (CGL/CGR) EMGS goes down?
- How does the NM K7 dentist prove and confirm that their myo-trajectory using Scan 4/5 is the correct and optimized myo-trajectory?
- How does the NM K7 dentist determine the correct physiologic vertical dimension with the anterior open bite case?
One’s appreciation of the finer details and nuances of occlusal management is now taking shape based on a different paradigm, meaning and understanding. – This is the meaning of OCCLUSION CONNECTIONS™.
- GNM is a Triad of Teachings
- OCCLUSION – Is no longer a mystery
- The Difference Between GNM Dentistry and NM Dentistry
- 3 Criteria for Scientific and Clinical Validation
- 80% Dentists vs. Finding the 1% Expert Dentist
- Who are the GNM Dentists?
“We are fanatical about gathering and understanding objective measured data. Without it we cannot make effective changes to improve our results.”
OUR FOCUS: A Philosophy of Life – Physiologic Rest
5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGIC OCCLUSION
OC is the most advanced gneuromuscular dental training program in the world. Its training focuses on the “clinical” dentist who desires to advanced his/her clinical management skills, knowledge and understanding in occlusion with the emphasis of three (3) key disciplines: TMD, restorative/prosthetics and orthodontic/orthopedics.
A THREE PRONG APPROACH TO MASTERING GNM DENTISTRY
- OCCLUSION
- RESTORATIVE
- ORTHO/ORTHOPEDICS
- G+NM
OC believes in a very specific order of principles and sequence of events because the order of emphasis will lead to the resolving the technical puzzle that one is trying to solve. Read More> - Relating GNM Occlusal Treatment to a Diagnostic Craniomandibular Classification
- A MEASURED APPROACH – Predictability and Reliability
- Which Occlusal Plane Do You Understand – Don’t Be Confused
- CHAN OPTIMIZED BITE™ TRAINING
- GET TRAINED
- GET EMPOWERED – Are You on Trajectory?
- GET UNDERSTANDING, ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- BECOME A LEADER – The OC Difference
- 8 Key Building Block Master Track Training courses + 3 Orthodontic/Orthopedic courses which are foundational to the development of a skilled and well able clinician in acquiring a complete understanding of GNM (gneuromuscular) dentistry and concepts. This is what will make you a 1%er in dentistry.
- WHAT DOES OC TEACH? Read More>
Small group size classes are specifically held with Dr. Clayton Chan in a personal manner allowing open interactive discussion amongst peers for optimal learning. Learning begins with an open heart, a desire to discover, learn, support and guide one another in an atmosphere free of anxiety and fears.
- CLINICAL TIPS
- CONTINUING EDUCATION: OC Residency MASTER CLASS Training
- OC SUMMIT GATHERING – A Celebration Gathering of Like-mind Clinicians
- OC 10th Anniversary Summit 2018 – Dreams and Vision – A Road Map to Legacy
- What is GNM? The Difference Between GNM Dentistry and NM Dentistry
- OC STUDY CLUB – Collegial Learning, Discussion and Support
At OC the clinician are given opportunity to test and prove the knowledge, clinical skills and technical abilities at three levels:
- OC FELLOWSHIP AWARD – Phase 1 Orthopedic stabilization protocols showing proficiency by submitting clinical cases per OC’s protocols and standards along with passing a written examination based on Levels 1-4 course curriculum.
- OC MASTERSHIP AWARD – Phase II restorative protocols and occlusal management knowledge and proficiency is tested based on Levels 1-7 course curriculum with emphasis in the written examination on Levels 5, 6 and 7 teachings. Clinical cases are documented and presented according the OC’s standards of comprehensive documentation and patient effectiveness responses to treatment.
- OC DIPLOMATE AWARD – This is the highest recognition amongst the OC clincians who have demonstrated their proficiency, skills, knowledge and ability in treating orthodontic/orthopedic verticalization cases. Written examination will cover all Levels 1-7 with a focused emphasis on Ortho 1, 2 and 3 course curriculum.
These prestigious OC recognition awards are a means to distinguish our highly elite, trained and dedicated clinicians who personify Occlusion Connections values, mission and goals.
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