Two-day hands-on masterclass · AAR

Full mouth rehabilitation, made predictable.

Occlusal philosophies, vertical dimension, deprogramming and advanced preparation, distilled into a structured rehabilitation system that removes the guesswork from complex cases. Two days, heavily hands-on, 16 hours of CPD.

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From $3,500 · 2 days · small cohort · 16 hours CPD

You know EDA · here's your next cohort

Small cohorts. The early dates fill first.

You've seen the work. AAR is the full rehabilitation system, occlusion to definitive delivery, taught by clinicians who manage these cases every week. Melbourne is the final 2026 cohort, capped tight, and full refund up to 30 days out, so you can book now and decide later.

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Melbourne is the final AAR cohort for 2026.

2026 cohorts · tap a city to book

● Melbourne 7-8 Nov

Hands-on full mouth rehabilitation session at Exceptional Dental Academy

↳ Full mouth rehabilitation · final result

Attendee working a complex case at Exceptional Dental Academy

Is this you?

You can do the dentistry. The complex cases are what's missing.

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Worn dentitions and collapsed bites walk in, and you refer them out because there's no system you trust from diagnosis to delivery.
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Kois, Spear, Dawson, LVI, Pankey, every course you've done contradicts the last one, and nobody explains when to use which.
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Vertical dimension feels like guesswork: when to open it, how far, and how to verify it will be stable.
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You've done lecture-only occlusion courses and left with slides, not skills your hands actually know.

What you'll walk away with

Nine things you'll be able to do on Monday.

Not theory for theory's sake. Every module maps to a decision or a movement you'll make chairside.

Comprehensive rehabilitation diagnosis

A structured approach to complex cases: occlusion, vertical dimension, wear patterns, muscle involvement and functional risk.

Occlusal philosophies, demystified

Kois, Spear, Dawson, LVI and Pankey compared. How centric relation definitions differ, and when to apply each approach.

Centric relation & centric occlusion

Accurately identify, verify and record CR and CO, and understand how to transition CO=MIP.

Neuromuscular deprogramming

Hands-on proficiency with leaf gauges, Lucia jigs, Kois deprogrammers and anterior deprogrammers, and when to use each.

Vertical dimension management

When it is indicated to increase VDO and how to do so safely, predictably and accurately with structured protocols.

Orthotic therapy & stabilisation

Design, place and adjust orthotics, transition them into CO=MIP, and use them as diagnostic and therapeutic tools.

Advanced preparation strategies

Upper and lower arch preparation for rehab cases, including advanced lower arch, BOPT and vertical preparation protocols.

Equilibration & scheme design

Selectively equilibrate and establish stable, reproducible schemes, mutually protected and balanced bilateral occlusion.

Restorative sequencing & execution

Clear sequencing from diagnosis through to definitive restorative delivery on complex cases.

The EDA rehabilitation workflow

One repeatable chairside sequence.

EDA teaches full mouth rehabilitation as a fixed clinical sequence, the same order, every case, so complex dentistry stops feeling like guesswork.

Functional Diagnosis

Assess

Deprogramming

Neutralise

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CR / CO Records

Record

Vertical Dimension

Plan

Orthotic → CO=MIP

Stabilise

Preparation

Execute

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Equilibrate & Deliver

Finish

The syllabus

Two days, diagnosis to delivery.

Day one builds your functional foundation, occlusal philosophies, CR and CO, and hands-on deprogramming. Day two turns it into restorative execution, vertical dimension, orthotics, advanced preparation and equilibration.

Day One

Diagnosis → Occlusion → Deprogramming

9:00 AM

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Diagnosis

A structured approach to complex cases: occlusion, vertical dimension, wear patterns, muscle involvement and functional risk.

Morning

Occlusal Philosophies, Demystified

Kois, Spear, Dawson, LVI and Pankey compared. How centric relation definitions differ across schools, and how that changes clinical decisions.

Afternoon

CR & CO, Hands-On

Identifying, verifying and recording centric relation and centric occlusion, and transitioning CO=MIP.

Late PM

Neuromuscular Deprogramming, Hands-On

Leaf gauges, Lucia jigs, Kois deprogrammers and anterior deprogrammers. When to use each and how to interpret patient response.

Day Two

Vertical Dimension → Preparation → Delivery

9:00 AM

Vertical Dimension Management

When increasing VDO is indicated and how to do it safely. Recording, verifying and transferring planned changes with calipers and reproducible reference points.

Morning

Orthotic Therapy & Stabilisation

Designing, placing and adjusting orthotics, transitioning into CO=MIP, and using them as diagnostic and therapeutic tools.

Afternoon

Advanced Preparation, Hands-On

Upper and lower arch preparation for rehabilitation cases, including advanced lower arch, BOPT and vertical preparation protocols.

Late PM

Equilibration, Sequencing & Case Review

Selective equilibration and stable occlusal schemes, restorative sequencing, then case-based discussion and open Q&A.

What "hands-on" means here

You'll work the occlusion with your hands. Not watch someone else do it.

Working the occlusion by hand on a model at Exceptional Dental Academy

1
Identify & record CR and CO
Find centric relation, verify it, record it, and understand how to transition CO=MIP.
2
Deprogramming techniques
Work with leaf gauges, Lucia jigs, Kois deprogrammers and anterior deprogrammers, and learn when each is indicated.
3
Orthotics & vertical dimension
Stabilising orthotics, transitioning into CO=MIP, and recording VDO changes with calipers and reproducible reference points.
4
Preparation & equilibration
Advanced upper and lower arch preparation, then selective equilibration of different occlusal schemes.

Small cohorts, real feedback

You layer. They watch. They correct you in real time.

Every session is hands on, in a supervised small group. Faculty are on the floor while you work, challenging clinical assumptions and refining technique case by case.

Faculty demonstrating occlusal assessment

Guided at the chair

Supervised execution · step by step

Small groups

High educator ratio · direct feedback

Cohort working through rehabilitation cases

Repeatable results

Systems based · case discussion

What's included

Everything you need for two days.

Two full days of hands-on instruction
All typodonts & consumables
Small-cohort faculty ratio
AAR course booklet & protocols
Lunch & refreshments both days
Certificate of attendance
16 hours of CPD
Post-course faculty support

Course details

Format2 days · fully hands-on

ScheduleSat–Sun · 9:00am–5:00pm

Cohort sizeSmall group

ScopeDiagnosis → delivery

CPD16 hours · certificate

From $3,500

per attendee · incl. materials

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Frequently asked

Everything you might be wondering.

Who is AAR for?

Experienced clinicians managing, or wanting to manage, complex restorative cases. If worn dentitions, collapsed bites and vertical dimension questions currently get referred out, this course is built to bring them back in-house with a defensible system.

How hands-on is it, really?

The core of the course. You'll identify and record CR and CO, work with leaf gauges, Lucia jigs, Kois and anterior deprogrammers, transition orthotics into CO=MIP, record vertical dimension changes with calipers, and practise advanced preparation and selective equilibration, all with individual faculty supervision.

What's the cohort size?

Kept small, with multiple educators on the floor. That ratio is the point, you get direct feedback from clinicians who place these cases every week.

Is there CPD credit?

Yes. Attendance provides 16 hours of CPD, with a certificate of attendance detailing hours and learning outcomes.

How do I pay, and what's the refund policy?

Booking and payment go through Eventbrite. Cancellation policy: more than 30 days before the course date, a full refund. Within 30 days, a 50% refund. Within 15 days, no refund is available. This reflects the limited number of places and the resources required to deliver a high quality hands on experience.

Is there support after the course?

Yes. Every graduate gets ongoing faculty support for cases you're planning. The course is the start, not the end.