# VDO Dental Training Course

> How to increase the VDO dental vertical dimension of occlusion: from functional pretreatment to prosthetic implementation

Source: https://hajto.de/en/courses/in-person/vdo-dental-training-english  
Last updated: 2026-10-16T17:59:37Z  
German version: https://hajto.de/kurse/praesenz/vdo-dental-training-english.md

## Overview

- **Format:** In-person course
- **Price:** 1,050 €
- **CME credit points:** 14
- **Duration:** 2 days
- **Max. participants:** 16
- **Instructor:** [Dr. med. dent. Jan Hajtó](https://hajto.de/en/instructors/dr-jan-hajto) – Specialist in Aesthetic and Functional Dentistry (DGÄZ)
- **Venue:** Center of Dental Education, Fußbergstraße 1, Gauting
- **Reservation:** possible, deposit 150 €
- **Booking:** online on the course page: https://hajto.de/en/courses/in-person/vdo-dental-training-english

## Dates

No dates are scheduled at the moment.

## What to Expect

The clinical implementation of VDO dental bite elevations and other changes in bite position in fixed restorations always presents the practitioner with various challenges.

In particular, the safe transfer of a new bite position into the prosthetic restoration can be done in several different ways with their respective advantages and disadvantages. A solid foundation of knowledge and methodological competence concerning VDO dental are already of great importance in diagnostics, therapy planning and functional pretreatment.

Finally, the choice of the right materials, the application of preparation variants ranging from non-prep to minimally invasive preparations to conventional partial and full crowns, as well as the procedure for cementation are important individual components of a successful overall treatment.

#### Course Objective

The aim of the VDO dental course is to provide the participants with all the necessary knowledge and skills for the practical implementation of complex cases, as well as to provide them with tried-and-tested concepts suitable for practical use.

**Note:** VDO dental patient cases can be brought along for discussion (models, x-rays, findings).

## Course Content

- **Functional Screening**: Screening and analysis of the bite position
- **Determining the Vertical Dimension**: Aesthetic and functional criteria
- **Splint Pretreatment**: Functional pretreatment
- **VDO Occlusal Build-Ups**: Repositioning veneers and therapeutic restorations
- **Occlusion & Kinematics**: Fundamentals of articulation and mandibular kinematics
- **Model Analysis & Planning**: Material concept and timelines
- **VDO Occlusal Concept**: Preparation and provisionals
- **Definitive Cementation**: Cemented and adhesive

## Course Schedule

### Day 1 (Friday): Theory & Diagnostics

- 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Theoretical Part I – Functional screening and analysis, determining correct bite height
- 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Coffee Break
- 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Theoretical Part II – Splint pretreatment, occlusal abutments and reduction veneers
- 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Coffee Break
- 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM Therapy Planning – Occlusion basics, articulation, practical model analysis and material concept

### Day 2 (Saturday): Clinical Implementation

- 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM VDO Occlusion Concept – Therapeutic treatment restorations and occlusion design
- 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Coffee Break
- 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM Preparation & Temporaries – From non-prep to conventional partial and full crowns
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch Break – Lunch together
- 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Definitive Cementation – Cemented and adhesive – all tips and tricks
- 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Coffee Break
- 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Case Discussion & Closing – Discussion of brought cases, certificate ceremony

## Venue

The course takes place at the CDE – Center of Dental Education in Gauting near Munich.

Center of Dental Education, Fußbergstraße 1, Gauting

## Your Instructor

- [Dr. med. dent. Jan Hajtó](https://hajto.de/en/instructors/dr-jan-hajto) – Specialist in Aesthetic and Functional Dentistry (DGÄZ)

## Course Fee

**Course fee:** €1,050

**CE Points:** This continuing education event is evaluated with **14 points** according to the evaluation table of the BZÄK / DGZMK.

**Course language:** English

**Discounts for multi-bookers:**

- 15% discount on the second course
- 20% discount on each additional course

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What language is the course taught in?

The course is taught entirely in English.

### What is VDO?

VDO stands for "vertical dimension of occlusion" and refers to the bite height. The course covers increasing the VDO in worn dentitions.

### Can I bring my own patient cases?

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own VDO patient cases for discussion (models, radiographs, findings).

### What is included in the course fee?

The course fee includes all course materials, meals and refreshments on both days, and a certificate of attendance with 14 CME points (BZÄK/DGZMK).

### What happens if a course is fully booked?

If a course is fully booked, you can join the waiting list. For enquiries, please email us at hajto@hajto.de (please do not call Dr. Hajtó's dental practice about this).

### Are there any discounts?

15% off your second course and 20% off every further course you book with us.