Program

For the first time in New York, this exclusive seminar introduces dental professionals to the innovative Slavicek Concept 4.0—where time-tested analog principles meet advanced digital workflows!

The Slavicek Concept is a comprehensive approach to functional dentistry that focuses on diagnosing and treating patients based on the relationship between occlusion, jaw function, and the entire masticatory system.

The concept continues to evolve through the integration of modern digital technologies and is being adapted to meet the demands of contemporary clinical practice.

Gain a deep understanding of functional diagnostics, occlusion, and treatment planning within a modern, fully integrated approach. This course is designed to bridge the gap between traditional techniques and digital dentistry, helping you achieve greater precision, efficiency, and predictable patient outcomes.

During this course, you will learn in detaisl about:

– Clinical functional analysis, including instrumental diagnostics and patient examination protocols
– Fundamentals of condylography
– Digital impressions, data acquisition, and virtual articulators
– CAD/CAM applications in functional dentistry
– Function-driven treatment planning and step-by-step case strategies
– Principles of occlusal rehabilitation and vertical dimension management
– Splint therapy and clinical protocols for splint adjustment.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience a globally recognized concept, now brought to New York for the very first time!
Elevate your clinical skills and expand your perspective with a forward-thinking approach to functional dentistry.

Advantages of participation:

– Participation in the scientific program
– Participation in the seminar
– Coffee break
– Notes and handouts
– Certificate of participation
– ADA credits available upon request

– Access to Gregor Slavicek «Concepts and terminology»

– Access to Gregor Slavicek «Norm-occlusion vs Malocclusion»

– Access to Gregor Slavicek «Principles of the condylographic recording»

– Access to Mariano Rocabado, Roberto Gutierrez «Works with occlusion and cervical spine. Splint therapy»

– Access to Ambra Michelotti «Protocols for the TMD treatment: splint therapy, physiotherapy, pharmacotherapy»

Program

Day 1

Morning:

Introduction to the Slavicek Concept 4.0

– Philosophy and evolution of the concept
– Analog vs. digital workflows: understanding the synergy indications and clinical relevance
– Functional anatomy of the masticatory system
– Principles of occlusion and articulation
– Functional vs. dysfunctional patterns.

Afternoon:

Clinical Functional Analysis

– Instrumental analysis (analog & digital)
– Patient examination protocols
– Basic principles of Condylogrpahy.

Day 2

Morning:

Analog vs Digital Workflow Fundamentals

– Facebow transfer and articulator systems
– Manual mounting techniques
– Wax-ups and occlusal design.

Afternoon:

Treatment Planning Concepts

– Digital impressions and data acquisition
– Virtual articulators and digital planning tools
– CAD/CAM in functional dentistry
– Data merging and workflow efficiency
– Function-driven treatment planning
– Step-by-step case planning strategies.

Day 3

Morning & afternoon:

Occlusal Rehabilitation Principles

– Vertical dimension management
– Bite registration techniques (analog & digital)
– Splint therapy fundamentals
– From diagnosis to final restoration
– Transfer of digital planning into clinical reality
– Advancements in digital dentistry
– AI and automation in occlusion
– The evolving role of the Slavicek Concept.

Lecturers 3

Professor at Steinbeis University Berlin, Germany (appointed 2011). Founder and CEO of OREHAB MINDS GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany (since January 2019), a company focused on digital functional diagnostics and development of advanced diagnostic systems for masticatory function. Former Director of the BID (Biomedical Interdisciplinary Dentistry) Transfer Institute at Steinbeis University Berlin (2008-2021). Specialist in functional dentistry, gnathology, and interdisciplinary treatment of craniomandibular disorders. Maintains private practice at Zahnmedizin im Rudolfinerhaus, Vienna, Austria, as Research Fellow focusing on clinical studies in craniomandibular disorders, clinical functional analysis, and occlusion medicine.

Over 40 years of combined clinical, academic, and research experience in functional dentistry and temporomandibular disorders. Expert in systematic functional analysis (SFA), condylography, clinical functional analysis, splint therapy, and full-mouth occlusal rehabilitation based on the renowned Slavicek Concept developed by his father, Professor Rudolf Slavicek. Pioneer in developing digital diagnostic technologies including the Orehab Condylocomp LR system for precise condylar movement registration and Freecorder Bluefox for digital jaw tracking. Research focuses on TMJ biomechanics, bruxism, occlusal design, and cybernetic approaches to stomatognathic system disorders.

Honorary Member of the Romanian Dental and Maxillo-Facial Prosthetic Society (2019). Honorary Member of the Italian Association of Gnathology (AIG, 2017). Visiting Professor at First Moscow State Medical University (I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University), Russia (2013, 2014-2018). Honorary Professor at Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy (2012). Permanent Member of the University Council, Steinbeis University Berlin. Former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Stomatology and Occlusion Medicine (2008-2010). Author of over 50 peer-reviewed publications in international journals on gnathology, TMJ disorders, functional analysis, and occlusion. Co-author of recent publications including "Occlusion and TMJ: Systematic Approach to Oral Splints" in Stomatological Education Journal (2024). International lecturer teaching the Slavicek Concept worldwide with extensive courses in Europe, Asia, and Middle East on condylography, functional wax-up, interdisciplinary dentistry, and splint therapy. Director of comprehensive 2-year modular programs on "Interdisciplinary Dentistry in the Slavicek Concept" in Vienna, teaching systematic diagnostics and full occlusal rehabilitation.

MD (Doktor der gesamten Heilkunde - Doctor of General Medicine) from University of Vienna, Medical School, Austria (1978-1984, graduated 1984). DMD (Facharzt für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde - Specialist in Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine) from University of Vienna, School of Dentistry (1985-1986). Postgraduate training in Orthodontics at Royal Dental College, Aarhus, Denmark (1987). Postgraduate training in Orthodontics and Orthopedics at Department of Orthodontics, Royal Dental College, Aarhus, Denmark (1989). MSc in Clinical Research from Vienna Medical University (2010). Diploma in Clinical Research from Vienna School of Clinical Research (VSCR), University of Vienna (2009-2010). Diploma "Prüfarzt" (Clinical Investigator) from Austrian Working Group for Clinical Pharmacology (2007).

Dental technician and managing director; son of Gregor Slavicek and grandson of the legendary Professor Rudolf Slavicek — founder of the Vienna School of Interdisciplinary Dentistry (VieSID) and one of the twentieth century's most influential figures in gnathology and occlusal medicine. Managing Director of Orehab Minds GmbH (Stuttgart, Germany) — the company co-founded by Gregor Slavicek to develop, manufacture, and distribute the next-generation gnathological instruments, condylographic recording systems, articulators, and CAD/CAM tools that embody the Slavicek Concept 4.0 — the integration of the classic Rudolf Slavicek functional diagnosis protocols with modern digital dentistry workflows including virtual articulators and AI-assisted occlusal analysis.

Degree in Dental Technology; Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology — Germany.

Dental Technician specializing in dental laboratory workflows, restorative solutions, and collaboration with clinicians in functional and prosthetic dentistry.

Experienced in both traditional and digital techniques for the fabrication and planning of dental restorations.