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OBI Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry® offers different training programs for dental professionals who would like to practice Bioesthetic Dentistry. The Core Curriculum of Biologic Diagnosis and Treatment was designed for dental practitioners, specialists and dental technicians and focuses on diagnosis and treatment using the Bioesthetic Principles. The focus of the Function and Morphology curriculum is on planning and production of Bioesthetic dental restorations that respect Bioesthetic Principles and create optimal biologic form.

"Can’t wait to resume our journey together. After just a few years with OBI, Bioesthetic dentistry has become
a significant part of my life and my practice. As we look back on our lives, many of our regrets are not so much
regarding things we have done, but are actually regrets regarding things we have not done. One of my few
regrets is that I delayed mastering Bioesthetics as long as I did. My advice to anyone who is serious  about helping
their patients get healthy and stay healthy: make the commitment to learn and apply the knowledge provided
by this outstanding organization. It has opened my eyes in many ways to help engage and uplift my team,
my patients and everyone I care about."   Dr Howard D.

Kursprogramm

Course Program

CORE CURRICULUM

Core Curriculum of Biologic Diagnosis and Treatment

Completion of the core curriculum of Biologic Diagnosis and Treatment is an unparalleled educational experience for the dentist and/or lab technician who are interested in offering the highest level of comprehensive care possible to their patient and or client. No other continuing education program in dentistry requires the student to successfully complete two cases and to present their completed case upon graduation of the program. We pride ourselves on being the only occlusion-based teaching institution that offers a 4 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio with true hands-on education.  Our educational experience also includes the magic of mentorship. Each student is guided by an experienced, caring faculty member through the completion of their chosen case.

Students who graduate from the OBI curriculum have the knowledge and tools they require to successfully diagnose and treat all types of complex dental challenges with confidence. OBI’s core curriculum is split into four levels; please view each of the levels below for more information and to register.
 

OBI FOUNDATION for Bioesthetic Dentistry® is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.   ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.  ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual activities or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.  OBI Foundation designates activites individually for specific continuing education hours which are noted with the description of each course.

 

» LEVEL I Fundamentals of Bioesthetics™
CORE CURRICULUM

Level I: Fundamentals of Bioesthetics™ from Dr Michael Q Edwards, UNION MO
Michael Q Edwards DMD, a graduate of the Advanced Bioesthetic Rejuvenation program with OBI Foundation is offering his Level I presentation lecture to explain and explore Bioesthetics™.  This two hour introductory presentation discusses the 3 basic principles of Bioesthetics™, The Optimal Biologic Model and The Human Chewing System and introduces attendees to Occlusion and Minimally Invasive complete Care Dentistry.  Focussing on diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, Dr. Edwards will be facilitating small groups at his clinical office in Union, MO.  Each event is purposefully limited to 4 attendees to create an intimate, safe space for discussion - this is your opportunity!  No  prior skill, knowledge or experience is required.   Dr Michael Edwards has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.    Select the date that meets your needs and come discover the benefits of Bioesthetics™ to you, your office team and your clients. 

Each event will be a lecture hosted for 2 hours of CE education, followed by 1.5 hours of lunch and discussion;  starting at 10am on each date.

Total: 2 Continuing Education Hours

Location :  Optima Dental, 124 W Main Street, Union, MO 63084

 

Fee per person:
295

Dates:

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CORE CURRICULUM - LEVEL I - Fundamentals of Bioesthetics - Union, MO
Session 1: 02/21/2025
Faculty Dr. Michael Edwards
» LEVEL II Bioesthetic Diagnosis
CORE CURRICULUM

Level II: Bioesthetic Diagnosis (BD - 3 sessions)
Assignment includes the doctor taking a patient through orthotic therapy using a Bioesthetic MAGO to stabilize the condyles. This lecture and participation course requires no prior skill, knowledge or experience.   Doctors will learn about the OBI biologic diagnostic process, have a better understanding of occlusion, including the diagnosis and management of airway challenges. Each student will also complete preliminary photography assignment for BD S1.

OBI Foundation gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Panadent Corporation and AD2 USA.

The key aspects are:

  • Orthotic therapy using a MAGO (maxillary anterior guided orthotic)
  • The concept of occlusion and how the mouth works
  • Diagnosis and management of airway challenges
  • Waxing of biological tooth forms

Daily: 8am to 5pm, with lunch provided.

Total: 42 Continuing Education Hours / 6 days in classroom (approximate 3-month process)

Location : (see below)

Tuition Doctor + two team members:
12900
Tuition Lab Technicians:
2900

Dates:

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CORE CURRICULUM - LEVEL II - BIOESTHETIC DIAGNOSIS - Denver, CO
Session 1: 11/08/2024 to 11/09/2024
Session 2: 01/03/2025 to 01/04/2025
Session 3: 02/28/2025 to 03/01/2025
Faculty : Sue Vetter DDS, Robert Thornton DMD and Brian Villarete BDT, CDT. None of the Faculty have relevant financial relationship to disclose.
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CORE CURRICULUM - LEVEL II - BIOESTHETIC DIAGNOSIS - Denver, CO
Session 1: 05/02/2025 to 05/03/2025
Session 2: 07/18/2025 to 07/19/2025
Session 3: 08/08/2025 to 08/09/2025
Faculty : Jeff McClendon,DMD and Brian Villarete BDT, CDT. None of the Faculty have relevant financial relationship to disclose
» LEVEL III Bioesthetic Treatment
CORE CURRICULUM

Level III: Bioesthetic Treatment (BT - 6 sessions)

The pre-requisite for Level III, OBI Bioesthetic Treatment course registration and participation is completion of OBI Bioesthetic Diagnosis Level II course.  Through this core curriculum lecture and participation program a doctor or lab technician can develop confidence in the Bioesthetic diagnostic process and have a better understanding of what conservative treatment options are available for their patients. The doctor will also complete photography and deliver power point presentations during each session showing each assigned stage of treatment. There is specific instruction in optimal biologic tooth form and waxing to achieve an accurate diagnosis, an ideal treatment plan and a predictable treatment outcome. Each participant will receive practice management coaching in how best to incorporate Bioesthetic education and treatment into their existing practices. Assignment includes completion of a minimally invasive case on a patient from the doctor’s own practice.

The key aspects are:

  • The Bioesthetic Diagnostic Process 
  • Development of an ideal treatment plan
  • Conservative treatment options
  • Creation of the optimal biologic tooth form and a biologic wax-up
  • Practice/laboratory management and marketing

Students will complete a photography assignment during each session, perform hands-on exercises and receive specific instruction in diagnosis, treatment planning and waxing. Practice/Laboratory management coaching is also included and each student is assigned a mentor. Upon graduation, each student will have completed a minimally invasive case on a patient from their own office or laboratory.

Daily: 8am to 5pm with lunch provided

Total: 98 Continuing Education Hours / 14 days in classroom (approximate 9-10 month committment)

Location : MWDI / MDDS,  925 Lincoln Street, Unit B, Denver, CO 80203

Tuition Doctor :
24575
Tuition Lab Technicians:
4700

Dates:

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CORE CURRICULUM - LEVEL III - Bioesthetic Treatment - Denver, CO
Session 1: 08/08/2024 to 08/10/2024
Session 2: 11/14/2024 to 11/16/2024
Session 3: 01/10/2025 to 01/11/2025
Session 4: 03/28/2025 to 03/29/2025
Session 5: 06/06/2025 to 06/07/2025
Session 6: 08/08/2025 to 08/09/2025
Faculty : Brian Mills DMD, Richard Christensen DDS and Dan Klimesh, BDT, CDT. None of the Faculty have relevant financial relationship to disclose.
» LEVEL IV Advanced Bioesthetic Rejuvenation
CORE CURRICULUM

Level IV: Advanced Bioesthetic Rejuvenation  (ABR - 9 sessions)
This advanced curriculum guides a dentist and laboratory technician through the diagnostic process and treatment of a severely worn dentition. Doctors and Lab techs are required to have graduated OBI Bioesthetic Treatment (Level III) which is a pre-requisite for the Level IV Advanced curriculum.   The doctor and technician will ,with lectures and participation, build upon the core curriculum and learn about aspects of interdisciplinary diagnosis, treatment protocol, treatment outcome and case management. Assignment includes completion of a full mouth rejuvenation on a patient from the doctor’s own practice. Upon completion of the Advanced curriculum each graduate will be awarded the OBI Foundation Bioesthetic Pin and also receive an Academy of Bioesthetic Dentistry pin and one year complimentary membership into the Academy. Session 9 is completed within 12 months of completion date of ABR Session 8 and graduation. All graduates as well as Academy members are encouraged to attend and bring cases for review and follow up. There are also updates presented on new minimally invasive techniques, practice management and product information to keep our graduates up to date on the latest in Bioesthetics™.

The key aspects are:

  • Diagnosis and treatment in patients with a severely worn dentition
  • Aspects of interdisciplinary diagnosis, treatment protocol, and case management
  • Transfer of a biologic wax-up into the mouth
  • Minimally invasive full-mouth rejuvenation using composite/crowns

Upon graduation, each student will have completed a full-mouth rejuvenation on a patient from their own office or laboratory.

Daily: 8am to 5pm with lunch provided
Total: 133 Continuing Education Hours / 19 days in classroom (approximate 15-month process)

Faculty : David MacLean DDS, Michael Edwards DMD and Bern Egger MDT, BDT, EDA.  None of the 3 faculty have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Location : MWDI/ MDDS,  925 Lincoln Street, Unit B, Denver CO 80203

Tuition Doctor :
29950
Tuition Lab Technicians:
5990

Dates:

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CORE CURRICULUM - LEVEL IV - Advanced Bioesthetic Rejuvenation - Denver, CO - 05/17/24 Pre-Class Virtual Webinar
Session 1: 07/25/2024 to 07/27/2024
Session 2: 09/13/2024 to 09/14/2024
Session 3: 11/15/2024 to 11/16/2024
Session 4: 01/31/2025 to 02/01/2025
Session 5: 03/28/2025 to 03/29/2025
Session 6: 05/16/2025 to 05/17/2025
Session 7: 07/18/2025 to 07/19/2025
Session 8: 09/12/2025 to 09/13/2025
Session 9: TBD. Faculty : David MacLean DDS, Michael Edwards DMD and Bern Egger MDT, BDT, EDA. None of the 3 faculty have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
FUNCTION AND MORPHOLOGY CURRICULUM

Lab Curriculum: The Biological Model – Function of the Stomatognathic System

Any change of tooth morphology through processes of wear, the placement of direct or indirect restorations, or orthodontic treatment may cause a dysfunctional change in the masticatory system. During the curriculum Function and Morphology, dental technicians and dentists learn how to achieve or re-establish natural dental relationships using a functional wax-up. Pre-requisite for those wanting to start their Bioesthetics® continuing education with Function and Morphology Part 1 is the Level II Bioesthetic Diagnosis Course.   

The Morphology curriculum is divided into two parts.

OBI FOUNDATION for Bioesthetic Dentistry® is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.   ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.  ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual activities or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.  OBI Foundation designates activites individually for specific continuing education hours which are noted with the description of each course.

TESTIMONIALS

MORPHOLOGY Part 1

"Imagine if you were dropped off in the middle of a stark desert landscape in the dark without a gps or map  - how would you know where to go?  This system gives you a method to start a VERY complex problem and not get lost and achieve a predictable solution"  Andre M - CDT

"This course was very important to the development of my dental skills.  In my opinion it's not only for dental technicians but also for dentists.  To create right cusps and fossae with no interference while chewing in the mouth and to control dental technician's work, it is in my opinion crucial to finish this course.  Faculty has great teaching skills and this difficult knowledge is explained very clearly.  I am very satisfied.  Dr. Pawel N

"This is a PhD equivalent in Lab Technology.  The course should be mandatory for any Tech who wants to be successful in Bioesthetic work. Faculty's method of calculating morphology based on measurements from natural models is vital for creating Bioesthetic full mouth wax ups.  There is no question that can not be answered when a Doctor communicates with a technician, which makes this course equally valuable for doctors and techs.  Faculty is thorough, knowledgeable and patient.  Equally adept at fielding questions from experienced doctors and techs.   I look forward to many more great classes."   Brian V., RDT

No information is wasted; using time efficiently and class contents are very much thoughtout.  Every instruction is useful with our everyday work.  Ansley K

MORPHOLOGY Part 2

"It is an unprecedented opportunity to learn the rules of design and personally touch every aspect of the process of creating the correct bite, and thus understand the legitimacy of the position of each cusp and groove of a given tooth and their relationship with the remaining teeth in the both arches, because during classes both individual teeth and full-arch designs are waxed. Nowhere else and I have attended many training courses have I not learned so much about dental morphology as here. Now I have this knowledge in my head when doing full rebuilds because a huge part of this learning is hands-on and homework. The classes at OBI itself are 126 hours conducted over 18 days, divided into 6 modules."  Dr. Paweł N.

"When I started this course I did not imagine what it would mean for my knowledge of bioesthetics. I have obtained answers and I have deepened my knowledge in the how and why of dental morphology. It has been the missing piece of the puzzle and the perspective that I have achieved in the planning of my cases is different. No doubt the next step will be to apply this knowledge in digital design; that will be my next challenge."  Dr. Kathy S

 

» PART 1 . Fundamentals of Function and Morphology
FUNCTION AND MORPHOLOGY CURRICULUM

PART 1: Fundamentals of Function and Morphology: Session 1 - 3
This course covers the basic principles of anatomy, morphology, function and dental relationships.  This lecture and participation course has a pre-requisite of the Level II course (Bioesthetic Diagnosis) for registration by Doctors or Lab Technicians.

The key aspects are:

  • Genetic morphology of anterior and posterior teeth
  • Anterior overjet and overbite
  • Angle Class I relationship
  • Determining the occlusal contacts
  • Proprioceptive cuspid guidance
  • Sequential wax-up
  • Determining the vertical dimension and occlusal levels
  • Wax-up reconstruction of a case with minimally invasive treatment

Theoretical and practical training is offered. Participants will receive training models to be completed in their own laboratory as part of the course series to deepen their understanding of the course content.

Daily:  8am to 5pm, with lunch proivded

Total: 63 Continuing Education Hours / 9 days in classroom (approximate 3-month process)

Location : MWDI / MDDS, 925 Lincoln Street, Unit B, Denver CO 80203

Faculty:  Bern Egger, MDT, BDT, EDA and Dr. David MacLean, DDS.  Neither of the 2 faculty have relevant financial relationships to declare

Tuition Doctor :
10500
Tuition Lab Technicians:
10500
» PART 2 Comprehensive Functional Morphing
FUNCTION AND MORPHOLOGY CURRICULUM

PART 2: Comprehensive Functional Morphing: Session 1 - 3
Completion of Function and Morphology Part 1 is a pre-requisite for registration and participation in Morphology Part 2.  This course is presented as a lecture and participation course for Doctors or Lab Technicians.  This course centers on the creation of complex treatment plans.

The key aspects are:

  • Morphing the posterior teeth
  • Angle Class II relationship
  • Determining the vertical dimension, occlusal levels and occlusal contacts
  • Sequential buccal guidance
  • Sequential wax-up
  • Complex wax-up

As in PART 1, theoretical and practical training is offered. Participants will receive training models to be completed in their own laboratory as part of the course series to deepen their understanding of the course content. Participation in course series Level I is a prerequisite for acceptance.

Daily: 8am to 5pm, with lunch provided

Total: 63 Continuing Education Hours / 9 days in classroom (approximate - 3month process)

Location : NATURAL ESTHETICS, Bahnhofstr. 12, 87629 Fuessen, Germany

Faculty: Bern Egger, MDT, BDT, EDA and Dr. David MacLean, DDS. Faculty have no relevant financial relationships to declare.

Tuition Doctor :
10500
Tuition Lab Technicians:
10500