Rethink What You Know About Occlusion

Disclusion Time Reduction (DTR) Therapy goes beyond splint therapy—it redefines how occlusion is measured, analyzed, and optimized. This advanced 2-day program equips you with the knowledge and tools to evaluate occlusal forces in real time, using T-Scan™ and EMG technology to reduce muscle hyperactivity, prevent restorative failures, and treat TMD at the source.

Led by pioneers in digital occlusion, Drs. Ben Sutter and Robert Kerstein, this course will transform how you approach nearly every aspect of clinical dentistry—from simple restorations to complex full-mouth rehabilitations.

Program Agenda

    1. 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Registration and Breakfast

    2. 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM | Introduction

    3. 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM | The Incorrect Beliefs regarding Occlusion and TMD presented by Dr. Robert Kerstein

    4. 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Break

    5. 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Presentation I by Dr. Robert Kerstein

    6. 12:30 pm - 1:30 PM | Lunch

    7. 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | DTR Therapy Live Patient Treatment Review by Dr. Ben Sutter

    8. 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Presentation II by Dr. Robert Kerstein

    9. 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Break

    10. 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | DTR in Practice: Outcomes, Research, Certification, and Q&A

    1. 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Registration and Breakfast

    2. 8:30 AM -10:30 AM | Presentation by Dr. Ben Sutter

    3. 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Break

    4. 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | DTR Implementation into your office and marketing DTR presented by Dr. Ben Sutter

    5. 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Lunch

    6. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Review Consent, Chart Narratives, Screening Protocols presented by Dr. Ben Sutter

    7. 2:45 PM – 4:45 PM | Diagnosing Bite Force and Timing on Course Attendees or Office Staff/Team with the T-Scan 10/BioEMG III presented by Dr. Robert Kerstein

    8. 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Course conclusion with Q&A

    1. Course Completion - Sleep & Airway

    2. Attendance Verification

    3. Course Evaluation

    4. [Course Evaluation] Day 1: Friday

    5. [Course Evaluation] The Incorrect Beliefs regarding Occlusion and TMD presented by Dr. Robert Kerstein

    6. [Course Evaluation] Presentation I by Dr. Robert Kerstein

    7. [Course Evaluation] DTR Therapy Live Patient Treatment Review by Dr. Ben Sutter

    8. [Course Evaluation] Presentation II by Dr. Robert Kerstein

    9. [Course Evaluation] DTR in Practice: Outcomes, Research, Certification, and Q&A

    10. [Course Evaluation] Day 2: Saturday

    11. [Course Evaluation] Presentation by Dr. Ben Sutter

    12. [Course Evaluation] DTR Implementation into your office and marketing DTR presented by Dr. Ben Sutter

    13. [Course Evaluation] Review Consent, Chart Narratives, Screening Protocols presented by Dr. Ben Sutter

    14. [Course Evaluation] Diagnosing Bite Force and Timing on Course Attendees or Office Staff/Team with the T-Scan 10/BioEMG III presented by Dr. Robert Kerstein

    15. [Course Evaluation] Course conclusion with Q&A

    16. Overall Program Analysis

About this Program

WHY ATTEND?

  • Master the Science of Measured Occlusion
    Go beyond articulating paper. Learn to interpret T-Scan and EMG data in tandem to evaluate disclusion time and muscle activity with real-time accuracy.
  • Transform Restorative and TMD Outcomes
    Use DTR Therapy to reduce breakage, address chronic TMD symptoms, and improve patient comfort and longevity in implants, crowns, prosthodontics, and more.
  • Train with the Leaders in Digital Occlusal Analysis
    Gain direct instruction from the innovators behind DTR and computerized occlusal technologies. Learn the protocols, tools, and decision-making strategies you won’t find anywhere else.

REGISTER TODAY!

This course is ideal for restorative dentists, prosthodontists, and any clinician ready to rethink occlusion through a measurable, science-backed lens.

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

Program Highlights

This advanced 2-day course delivers deep clinical insight, hands-on training, and proven protocols to help you measure, diagnose, and treat occlusal issues with confidence.

  • Digital Occlusal Analysis with T-Scan™ and EMG
    Learn how to capture and interpret precise occlusal data—including timing, force distribution, and muscle response—during excursive movements.

  • DTR Protocols in Real Clinical Cases
    Understand when and how to apply Disclusion Time Reduction Therapy to treat real patients effectively. Watch clinical demonstrations and perform hands-on analysis.

  • Impact Across the Dental Spectrum
    Discover how DTR enhances outcomes in implants, ortho, cosmetics, removable/fixed prosthodontics, and even post-op tooth sensitivity.

  • Live Patient Demonstration and Calibration
    See DTR principles in action during a live patient case. Practice data interpretation and treatment planning with instructor guidance.

  • Evidence-Based Instruction by Field Leaders
    Learn from the clinicians who pioneered DTR and authored the leading research in computerized occlusal analysis—get the training straight from the source.

Meet the Experts

Ben Sutter, DMD

Ben Sutter, DMD has been studying and treating TMJ dysfunction since going into private practice in 2008. In that time, he has sought advanced education and training in treating neuromuscular issues. His studies have taken him to the Las Vegas Institute, and the Piper Education and Research Center, Equilibration Seminars, Aesthetic Masters, as well as becoming Perfect Bite Doctor certified.

Robert Kerstein, DMD

Robert Kerstein, DMD is recognized as a leading author and researcher in the field of Computerized Occlusal Analysis. He has published several reviewed publications, authored textbook chapters, and most recently, has collaborated as Head Editor with 16 international authors to create the Handbook of Research on Computerized Occlusal Analysis Applications in Dental Medicine. No one in Dentistry has more experience utilizing measured digital occlusion technologies.

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