The Pankey Institute and Continuing Education at Atlanta Dental Solutions

Both Drs. Una Chung and Daren Becker are members of the Pankey Institute, a nonprofit organization that promotes optimal oral health care through advanced continuing education for dentists. It was the first institute of its kind and remains among the most prestigious, attracting dentists from 42 nations to its educational programs. It is estimated that nearly 20,000 dentists and specialists have attended its courses and now serve millions of patients worldwide. Dr. Becker is also a visiting faculty member of the Pankey Institute, making him one of only 102 practitioners selected worldwide to serve on the visiting faculty!

Dr. Becker most recently facilitated an interactive class designed for dentists to learn more about occlusal disease and how to restore and align damaged teeth for optimal function with esthetically beautiful, long-lasting results. Occlusal disease develops when upper and lower teeth do not fit together properly. “TMJ” problems, including pain, may occur as teeth wear against each other. Grinding teeth can make this problem much worse. Even in the absence of pain, the uneven bite is affecting tooth structure, bone, roots, gum tissue, and jaw joints. Excessive wear, cracks, fractures, tooth movement, tooth sensitivity, cavities, and gum disease can all be part of the occlusal disease process. Call Atlanta Dental Solutions at 404-496-5535 to learn more about occlusal disease and how it can be treated, or learn more about Dr. Becker and Dr Chung’s continuing dental education on our web site!