THE VIVOS INSTITUTE®

Disclusion Time Reduction (DTR):
The Non-Appliance Approach to TMD

Presented by Drs. Ben Sutter & Robert Kerstein

November 14–15, 2025
The Vivos Institute® | Denver, CO
Enrollment:
$2,495.00

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Rethink Occlusion. Redefine TMD Treatment.

Disclusion Time Reduction (DTR) Therapy is changing how dentistry approaches occlusion and temporomandibular disorders. Unlike splint therapy, DTR is a non-appliance, technology-driven treatment that pinpoints and corrects the true source of muscle hyperactivity and pain.

This immersive 2-day program teaches you to analyze and optimize occlusion in real time using T-Scan™ digital occlusal analysis combined with EMG technology. By precisely measuring excursive movements and their effect on muscle activity, you’ll gain the skills to:


• Treat TMD at its root cause
• Prevent restorative failures and breakage
• Improve long-term comfort and outcomes across restorative, prosthodontic, cosmetic, and implant dentistry

Led by Drs. Ben Sutter and Robert Kerstein, pioneers in digital occlusion, this course empowers you to leave outdated methods behind and master a proven, measurable, science-backed approach to treating occlusion.

Master the Science of Measured Occlusion

Move beyond articulating paper. Learn to interpret T-Scan™ and EMG data in tandem, giving you real-time accuracy in evaluating disclusion time and muscle activity.

Transform Restorative & TMD Outcomes

Discover how DTR Therapy reduces breakage, addresses chronic TMD symptoms, and enhances patient comfort and long-term restorative success.

Hands-On Training with Live Demonstrations

Experience live patient demonstrations and practice occlusal analysis under expert guidance. Gain confidence applying DTR protocols to real clinical cases.

Learn Directly from the Innovators

Train with Drs. Ben Sutter and Robert Kerstein, pioneers in digital occlusion and leading researchers in computerized occlusal analysis. Get evidence-based instruction straight from the source.

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Program Agenda

Day 1 – November 14, 2025
Presented by Dr. Robert Kerstein

• Introduction to Digital Occlusal Analysis
• Fundamentals of Disclusion Time Reduction (DTR)
• T-Scan™ and EMG: Technology, Setup, and Calibration
• Identifying excursive interferences & measuring disclusion time
• Live demonstration: Data collection and analysis


Day 2 – November 15, 2025
Presented by Dr. Ben Sutter

• Clinical application of DTR Therapy in restorative dentistry
• Treating TMD at the source: protocols and case examples
• Hands-on practice: interpreting T-Scan and EMG data
• Live patient demonstration: treatment workflow
• Integration of DTR into implants, prosthodontics, cosmetics, and ortho

Program Highlights
• Hands-on training with T-Scan™ and EMG equipment
• Live patient demonstrations with instructor-guided calibration
• Evidence-based protocols you can immediately implement in your practice
• Proven strategies to improve outcomes, reduce failures, and increase patient comfort

Take the guesswork out of occlusion—deliver outcomes you can prove.

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The Vivos Institute® is an Accredited Provider for Continuing Dental Education.