Treating white spots and white marks with tooth whitening and resin infiltration Lecture
Tooth whitening is a popular treatment and more people are wanting to whiten their teeth than ever before. Whilst most people would like to achieve whiter teeth that look natural, some prefer ‘Toilet Bowl’ white or the Love Island effect. Linda will clarify the myths behind strawberries, bicarbonate, charcoal toothpaste and coconut oil for whitening teeth. The new research behind ‘Over the Counter’ whitening products will be discussed.
This lecture covers the scientific research and evaluates the current tooth whitening techniques used in dental practice, focusing on new whitening innovations for 2024 and resin infiltration. Linda will also elaborate on tooth bleaching techniques including non-vital bleaching, white spot eradication and how to combine these s with resin infiltration and further minimally invasive aesthetic treatments.
Aim
To provide delegates with in-depth knowledge of tooth whitening and dental bleaching to achieve successful results for their patients and dental practice.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the delegates will be able to:
Explain the scientific basis of tooth whitening and dental bleaching
Summarize key points of the EU directive concerning tooth whitening products
Identify the various dental bleaching techniques
Summarize the causes of sensitivity and patient management during treatment
Discuss strategies to manage problems associated with tooth whitening and dental bleaching
Perform effective tooth whitening and dental bleaching treatments for patients
Discuss how to assess the indications and the contraindications for resin infiltration techniques
GDC Development Outcomes
The course meets and links with the GDC Development Outcomes A, C and D relating to the Standards for the dental team.