White, Whiter, Whitest: Success strategies for Predictable Advanced Tooth Whitening 2024 Lecture
This lecture covers the current tooth whitening techniques used in dental practice, focusing on new whitening innovations for 2024.
Discussing the classification of bleaching techniques into three categories is vital, in order to assist with predicable treatment planning for the various tooth whitening programmes required to obtain successful outcomes. The evaluation of new patients requesting bleaching will be explained along with the management of bleaching related sensitivity and how to combine tooth whitening techniques with minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry will all be taught in detail.
Aim:
To provide delegates with an in-depth knowledge of tooth whitening and dental bleaching to achieve successful results for their patients and practice.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course the delegates will be able to:
Explain the scientific basis of bleaching, having acquired knowledge and understanding of the process.
Summarize key points of the EU directive concerning tooth whitening products
Identify the various dental bleaching techniques
Clarify the answers to patients’ questions and concerns regarding dental bleaching
Summarize the causes of sensitivity and patient management during treatment
Apply the knowledge of shade assessments for dental bleaching
Use the knowledge gained to implement dental bleaching photography, following the standard images required
Recognize the consent process and information patients require prior to undertaking tooth whitening procedures
Discuss strategies to manage problems associated with tooth whitening and dental bleaching
GDC Development Outcomes
The course meets and links with the GDC Development Outcomes A, B, C & D relating to the Standards for the dental team.