Overview
With the move toward minimally invasive cosmetic dental treatments and the ever-expanding variety of tooth whitening products on the market today, internal, and external bleaching options are now able to afford the clinician with a predictable, safe, and effective means to lighten and brighten a patient’s natural dentition. Many of these products, especially 10% carbamide peroxide gel, have additional revenue-generating potential as a value-added treatment for patients undergoing aligner therapy and as an oral hygiene adjunct which may greatly assist patients not necessarily interested in aesthetic enhancement. This presentation will outline the most up-to-date tooth bleaching materials, procedures, and protocols, dispel the myths, and reveal many low-cost and out of the box marketing strategies that exist for the contemporary dental practice.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the most common etiological causes of tooth discoloration and the treatment options available to patients for treatment with these conditions.
- Review the factors which contribute to the efficacy and predictability of the various tooth whitening protocols in the treatment of discolored natural dentition.
- Investigate many of the widely held dogmas and myths surrounding current tooth bleaching techniques and clinical recommendations.
- Establish evidence-based protocols utilizing various materials and methods for in-office and take-home tooth bleaching strategies to improve successful aesthetic/hygienic dental outcomes for existing patient base.
- Apply new theoretical information to a concise, hands-on, training exercise to help ensure improved patient outcomes and treatment success.
Agenda
09:00–10:30 Lecture: Bleaching Basics.
- Historical perspectives on tooth whitening, options for over-the-counter products, take home kits, in-office procedures, safety concerns, pain management, and common myths. Case studies: Deep Bleaching Technique and Combined Bleaching Technique (take home + in-office combined bleaching protocol).
10:45–11:45 Hands-On-Typodont:
- Application of Optragate 3D, gingival gel barrier, and Pola Rapid bleaching gel.
11:45–12:45 Lecture:
- Marketing your services, making tooth-bleaching profitable, and generating extra revenue for orthodontic patients. Case studies: Bleaching with aligners, and bleaching with traditional orthodontic brackets.
13:45–14–45 Lecture:
- Beyond the Bleach Case Studies: Bleaching protocols for various practitioners: cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, periodontics/oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics.
14:45–15:15 Hands-On-DSLR Camera:
- Camera and flash set-up for pre+post-bleaching shade analysis utilizing the VITA Bleaching Guide, and overall clinical documentation for real-world cases.
15:15–16:00 Lecture:
- How to select the most effective bleaching products for your clinic and be mindful to identify pseudo-scientific claims and manufacturer’s results. Case studies: Utilizing digital technology to fabricate custom bleaching trays for patients with a hyperactive gag reflex, and post-bleaching maintenance protocols to maintain harmony between natural teeth and ceramic restorations.
16:00–17:30 Hands-On-Fabricating + Trimming Custom Bleaching Trays:
- Live demo utilizing a vacuum-forming machine and 3D printed models to fabricate custom bleaching trays, followed by trimming and polishing protocols to achieve a smooth and comfortable take-home tray for your patients.
17:30–18:00 Q&A
Providers Terms
Refund/Cancelation Policy
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A refund of the registration fee will be made as follows: Notification in writing must be received 60 days prior to the event: 50% – excluding VAT, bank charges and other charges relates to the payment. Notification in writing must be received 30 days prior to the event: 25% – excluding VAT, bank charges and other charges relates to the payment. Notification received within less than 30 days prior to the event will result in no refund.
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Key Details | |
| Contact Hours: | 7.0 hrs |
| Start Time: | Thu, 14 November 2024 , 9:00 AM |
| Finish Time: | Thu, 14 November 2024 , 6:00 PM |
| Duration: | Full Day |
| Format: | Hands-on |
| Language: | English |
| Venue: | CAPP Events & Training |
Address: | Onyx Tower 2 | Office P204 & P205, |
| Educator Shop: | CAPP Academy |
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Speakers:
 | Dr. Miles Reed ConeDMD, MS, CDT, FAC |
Dr. Miles Reed Cone is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and completed a three-year Prosthodontic residency program while serving in the United States Army before being honorably discharged as a field grade officer in the rank of Major. Miles' current role in civilian life revolves around his position as a clinician and founder of Nuance.
Miles is one of only three prosthodontists in the state to have achieved board certification and diplomate status within his specialty. Also of note, Miles is one of only two prosthodontists in the entirety of New England to have obtained additional qualifications as a Certified Dental Technician. These rare aptitudes lay the framework for many of the techniques and research that Miles publishes in various peer-reviewed academic journals, and have also created a unique opportunity for Miles to serve as a Key Opinion speaker and thought leader for some of the most prestigious dental companies in the world, including GC American, Amann Girrbach, Smile Line USA, and Straumann Implants.
As an active member of the local dental community in Portland, Miles continuously provides pro-bono treatment for Maine residents in need and takes time out from his private practice at Nuance to teach prosthodontics several days a week at the University of New England College of Dental Medicine. At the state level, Miles holds a seat on the Maine Dental Association’s Council for Government Relations, and is a frequently invited to present his work at study clubs and dental meetings. Nationally, Miles partakes as a guest speaker at several of the top academic institutions, with recent venues including Harvard, Iowa, Stony Brook, San Francisco, Buffalo, and Maryland. Additionally, Miles serves as a moderator and lecturer at numerous dental conferences including the American Dental Association (Washington, DC), the American College of Prosthodontists (San Diego, CA), the American Prosthodontic Society (Chicago, IL), and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (Las Vegas).
