Save the date for the 2026 Chicago Midwinter Meeting!
Back to the Bite: Essential and Practical Occlusion for Everyday Dentistry
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: W471B –
McCormick Place West
Chicago, IL
Earn 1.5 ADA CERP
Speaker(s)
Carolina Garcia, DDS, MS, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Illinois Chicago
College of Dentistry, Illinois, United States
Disclosure(s):
Carolina Garcia, DDS, MS, MS: No financial relationships to disclose
In this interactive forum, we will come together to revisit the essential principles of real-life occlusion – often overlooked in daily practice- this time from a clear and straightforward perspective. We will explore this fascinating aspect of the human body, including a look at contemporary digital occlusion. This session will emphasize the application of key concepts of occlusion in simple useful ways that you can apply to strengthen treatment planning in your patients.
No Lecture Fee
Learning Objectives:
- Recall the essential occlusion principles and their relevance in modern dentistry.
- Apply the practical aspects of a time-saving occlusal analysis to quickly recognize possible outcomes of malocclusions in dental treatments.
- Integrate occlusal strategies into daily treatments for more sustainable and predictable outcomes.
