Morning Session

Tooth Bleaching: What we now know!

How current is your knowledge of bleaching products, appropriate concentrations, and technique variations? What is the proper examination for any bleaching procedure? Which technique is the safest, cost-effective, and efficacious? Explore tray bleaching, in-office bleaching, and OTC bleaching based
on published research and clinical experience, especially for children and older adults. Treatment for discolorations such as brown and white spots, single dark teeth, as well as nicotine stains and tetracycline-stained teeth will be discussed.

Objectives: The participant will…

1. Discover bleaching examination components
2. Understand hydrogen and carbamide peroxide differences
3. Identify differences between tray, in-office and OTC products and techniques
4. Discuss treatment options for brown & white discolorations, plus nicotine stains
5. Review treatment of tetracycline-stained teeth and long-term safety
6. Learn indications for different bleaching techniques and research support for each

Afternoon session

Bleaching Tips and Pearls: Single Dark Teeth, Sensitivity, and Caries Control

Bleaching pearls include an overview of a smile analysis, tips on bonding composite restorations to lighter teeth, appropriate tray fabrication for a single dark tooth as well as techniques for internal bleaching of endodontically-treated teeth. Also learn “boil and form” tray fabrication for children, and treatment of bleaching sensitivity. Explore new caries diagnosis (ICDAS) which suggest different restorative treatment for minimally involved teeth, and the new use of bleaching
materials for caries control in elderly and orthodontic patients.

Objectives: The participant will…

1. Understand bleaching options for single dark teeth with internal and external stains
2. Discuss treatment for tooth sensitivity using bleaching trays and potassium nitrate
3. Review bonding tips and shades for bleached teeth after smile analysis
4. Learn caries control with bleaching agents in youth and adults
5. Discover various tray fabrication techniques and indications – intraoral and laboratory

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