Denture Basics:
Clinical and Laboratory Protocols for Complete Denture Fabrication

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course introduces dental professionals to the fundamentals of complete denture therapy, covering essential clinical evaluations, treatment planning and step-by-step laboratory procedures. Attendees will review patient classification, impression techniques, jaw relation records, tooth arrangement and finishing methods. Explore patient types, communication tips and how anatomy impacts design—everything you need for successful denture outcomes.

Audience: Dentists, Dental Assistants, Technicians

Recommended Pre-requisite: None

Format

Lecture,
Live Webinar

Subject

670 Removable Prosthodontics

Speaker

Tramain Watkins, CDT

Course Date

August 26th
@ 7:00 PM ET /
4:00 PM PT

Credit

2 CEU

Course Fee

Free

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
■ Recognize the prevalence and clinical demand for complete denture prosthetics
■ Classify edentulous patients using the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) system
■ Describe the sequential clinical steps in complete denture fabrication
■ Identify factors that influence denture stability, retention, occlusion and aesthetics
■ Communicate effectively with patients regarding treatment options and maintenance 

Tramain Watkins, CDT

DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC EDUCATION


Tramain Watkins, BA, CDT, has been working in the dental laboratory industry for more than 35 years. He has extensive experience fabricating analog and digital prosthetics, with expertise in implant-supported and retained restorations. A respected lecturer on both laboratory and clinical aspects of restorative dentistry, Tramain trains technicians and provides clinical support in case planning, troubleshooting and implant placement.

CE CREDIT:

To earn CE credit, a user must register for and then engage with the webinar on the published course date. Upon webinar conclusion, the course quiz and survey will be accessible to be completed.  Once both elements are finished, the CE Certificate will unlock and be available for download.


CANCELLATION POLICY:
If National Dentex must reschedule a webinar, all attendees will be automatically rescheduled for the new course date. 

QUESTIONS:
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SPEAKER DISCLOSURE:
This speaker is employed by National Dentex for the production and delivery of course content. The speaker does not receive compensation for additional viewings of recorded materials. Any additional disclosures regarding potential commercial bias will be provided by the speaker at the beginning of the course presentation. This disclosure does not imply that the information presented is biased.