“I’d like to whiten my teeth” Tooth Whitening for Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists

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A guide to tooth whitening for Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists, focusing on answering the questions often ask.

Aim

To provide the steps to help Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists feel confident when answering patients’ questions about tooth whitening treatments.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

  • Recognise the importance of working from a prescription

  • Explain how tooth whitening works

  • Identify the patient’s expectations of the outcome of treatment

  • List the options for treatment available

  • Discuss how to manage sensitivity during treatment

  • Summarise the key points of the EU directive concerning tooth whitening products

GDC Development Outcomes

The course meets and links with the GDC Development Outcomes A, C & D relating to the Standards for the dental team.