Episode 230

230: Occlusion and TMD: Keeping it Simple - Dr. William "Bo" Bruce

Published on: 10th July, 2020

Occlusion and TMD: Keeping it Simple

Episode #230 with Dr. William "Bo" Bruce

Occlusion is one of the key building blocks of a great dental practice. We must know the fundamentals. In addition, 95+% of TMD patients can be helped in a very conservative way if we understand basic joint function.

You can save a seat for Dr. William Bo' Bruce’s ACT Dental U Friday Master Class - July 24th 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST: Occlusion & TMD Fundamentals. Course Objectives: Learn which of the three only ways to build an occlusion is most predictable. Understand the “must know” principles of TMJ function & occlusion. Learn how to treat a majority of your TMD patients easy and with confidence. https://www.actdental.com/offers/T29an5rX/checkout

Dr. William “Bo” Bruce’s website: https://www.upstatesmiles.com/


Dr. William “Bo” Bruce received his D.M.D. degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1998. Subsequently, he completed a one year residency training in St. Petersburg, Florida where he studied with The Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Studies. After completing his training, Dr. Bruce opened a private practice in Simpsonville, South Carolina. His practice is geared towards solving complex restorative and aesthetic problems. He was encouraged by Dr. Dawson to practice in a way that would not compromise excellence, thereby rendering success. Recently, Excellence in Dentistry honored Dr. Bruce as the recipient of the Woody Oakes Award. From all the applicants, this award gave Dr. Bruce the title of The Most Outstanding Young Dentist in North America. Dr. Bruce is a nationally recognized speaker on esthetics with predictability. He has been a featured lecturer for The Chicago Mid Winter, American Equilibration Society, American Dental Association, and AACD just to name a few.


He has authored and published numerous articles and is a consultant for several dental manufacturers. Dr. Bruce is also co-founder of Upstate Smiles Seminars. https://www.upstatesmiles.com/courses/ultimate-esthetic-and-function-connection/


Dr. Bruce and his wife Lisa have 3 children, Preston (20); Zachary (18); Megan (16). His favorite hobbies are teaching other dentists and spending time with his family.


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