Module 1 — Focus on the Patient

This module reviews concepts of beauty, factors that influence
patients' interest in esthetic procedures and techniques to
effectively communicate treatment options with patients.

Module 2 — Dental Esthetics and the Practice

Topics covered in this section include creating a cohesive esthetic
office team, building a profitable esthetic practice, and ensuring successful outcomes for the patient and the practice.

Module 3 — Understanding Color and Shade

From the fundamentals of color to digital imaging analysis, this
module reviews the practical application of color and shade in
dental esthetics.

Module 4 — Overview of Esthetic and Restorative Procedures

This module gives an overview of key esthetic and restorative procedures, including tooth whitening, resin bonding, veneers,
crown & bridge, enamel microabrasion, implants and orthodontics.

Module 5 — Tooth Whitening

This module focuses on the fundamentals of whitening, including whitening agents and factors that affect whitening response.
It also reviews details of popular delivery systems, including
in-office systems, tray-based systems and whitening strips.

Dental Esthetics in Practice is part of a series of educational
courses sponsored by Procter & Gamble Oral Care. Contact us for
more information about The Caries Process and Prevention
Strategies.

Images for modules 1, 3, and 5 courtesy of the Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice.