Appliance Therapy

Organizing the Occlusion Before Prepping
Presented by: Dr. Kevin Kwiecien
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Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Treatment Coordinators

Audience

September 29, 2026

Date

7:30 PM Central

Time

1 CE Credit

Credits

Free

Cost

Live Webinar Lecture

Method

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About the Course

Course Contents

Course Description

This course will review the rationale, design, and use of appliance therapy for assessing common signs and symptoms that may affect occlusion and restorative treatment planning. Appliance philosophy, design, and adjustment techniques will be discussed to help restorative dentists become more confident in diagnosing and treating a wider range of patients and planning more predictable restorative care.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe different appliance designs and the rationale behind their use
  • Discuss the impact of appliance therapy on the TMJ, muscles, and periodontium
  • Explain the relationship between appliance therapy and equilibration
  • Apply information gained during appliance therapy to restorative treatment planning and the dentition

Appliance Therapy

 Course Details

  • Course Fee: Free
  • Credits: Catapult Education designates this activity for 1 credit continuing education credit.
  • Method: Live Webinar Lecture
  • Audience: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Treatment Coordinators
  • AGD Subject Code: 730

Meet the Instructors

Kevin Kwiecien, DMD, MS

Kevin Kwiecien, DMD, MS Dr. Kwiecien graduated from Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry in 1995 and holds a master’s degree in healthcare administration. He has more than 30 years of private practice experience with most of those years overlapping in academia. Dr. Kwiecien’s dedication to high-level continuing education began with Dr. Frank Spear in 1999. Shortly thereafter, he completed the curriculum at the L.D. Pankey Institute, always focused on integrating his learning into his private practice.

Before joining Spear Education full-time from 2013 - 2018, Dr. Kwiecien served as assistant professor of restorative dentistry at Oregon Health and Sciences University School of Dentistry where his roles included director of the university’s faculty dental practice, as well as course director of pre-clinical fixed prosthodontics and co-course director of advanced restorative concepts. He has over fifteen years of national and international lecturing and workshops. He still serves as faculty member at the L.D. Pankey Institute while dedicating the majority of his time coaching dentists and dental teams across North America as the owner of K Squared Facilitation and Dental Education, facilitating long-term health for the practice, team, and patient.

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Approved PACE Program Provider. FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. 6/1/24 to 5/31/28. Provider ID 306446.

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Commercial Disclosure

This Catapult Education, LLC presentation is made possible through the continued support of Pearl. Dr. Kevin Kwiecien is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Pearl. Dr. Kevin Kwiecien may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.


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