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.

Integrating Airway Dentistry Into Everyday Visits

Beyond the Teeth: Integrating Airway Dentistry Into Everyday Visits

By: DeWitt Wilkerson, DMDThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Wilkerson granted permission for igniteDDS to share…

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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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airway problems can cause dental health issues

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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Maximize your profitability through dental real estate, part 2

By Ken Jorgenson | April 16, 2021

In part 2 of this series, we will continue discussing how to maximize your profitability through dental real estate.

Let’s talk Michael Strahan and smile design in your dental practice

By Dawn Patrick | April 12, 2021

Michael Strahan’s dental-related April Fools’ Day joke got us thinking about the options that could be available to him with today’s dental technology.

Lessons Learned from the Pandemic As a Dentist

By Bill Simon | April 9, 2021

By: Dr. Bill Simon A career in dentistry can certainly offer up its share of challenges. Some may feel like little bumps in the road, some like speedbumps, and some, hopefully very few, will feel like the road has disappeared. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the road to disappear. As a dentist, you live and you…

Why dental practices need to know about zero click searches

By Dawn Patrick | April 9, 2021

How can zero searches on Google and other sites help your dental practice? Sean Hamel is here to explain.

Embracing Failure to Adopt Everyday Innovation

By Amisha Singh | April 2, 2021

An important lesson in leadership? Understanding that it’s OK to fail if you’re learning from your mistakes and moving forward.

Infection control: How NOT to get sued … and a whole lot more

By David Rice | March 29, 2021

Here are three simple questions to answer when it comes to infection control in the dental practice.

Maximize Your Profitability Through Dental Real Estate

By Ken Jorgenson | March 24, 2021

It takes a lot to make sure your choice regarding dental real estate is the right one for you, your budget, and your future.

Advice For New Associates in a Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | March 21, 2021

Welcome to the world of the business of dentistry. Here’s what you need to know if you’re starting out as a dentist and heading down the path of becoming an associate.

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in Your Dental Career

By Amisha Singh | March 14, 2021

By: Amisha Singh, DDS Leadership. You have heard the word, and maybe even understand the importance for your dental practice and your career. But this concept, which supports an industry of educators and thought leaders, remains an enigma for most practitioners. And there is one fundamental reason for this: Leadership in theory and leadership in…

3 Dental Insurance Mistakes Practices Are Making

By Dawn Patrick | March 1, 2021

As we dive deeper into 2021, dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management is seeing three big issues with dental insurance that practices encounter.