Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson, DMD

Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson, DMD

Dr. Wilkerson has worked over 35 years seeing thousands of patients suffering with joint problems, bite problems, bruxism, headaches and sleep apnea.

Dr. DeWitt “Witt” Wilkerson joined Dr. Peter Dawson’s private practice in 1982 where he is a partner. This has provided invaluable clinical experience in a world renowned clinical culture.

Dr. Wilkerson lectures world-wide on the subjects of restorative dentistry, dental occlusion, temporomandibular disorders, airway/dental sleep medicine, and integrative dental medicine.

He serves as a Senior Faculty/Lecturer and Director of Dental Medicine with the Dawson Academy and has provided 600+ days of lectures and hands on instruction to over 4,000 dentists.

His book, The Shift: The Dramatic Movement Toward Health Centered Dentistry, provides a step-by-step guide to implementing complete health through dentistry.

How Dentists Can Save Lives Through Dental Sleep & Airway Education, Emphasizing Oral Systemic Health

How Dentists Can Save Lives Through Dental Sleep & Airway Education, Emphasizing Oral Systemic Health

By: DeWitt Wilkerson, DMDThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com. Dr. Wilkerson granted permission for igniteDDS to share with…

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How Airway Problems Can Wreak Havoc on Teeth, Jaw, and Wellbeing

By: DeWitt Wilkerson, DMDThe article originally appeared on The Dawson Academy  Have you ever wondered why some…

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