Innovation in Tooth Whitening: The Science Behind the Smile
Part 1- Fundamentals of Whitening Research
Robert W.Gerlach, DDS, MPH
Continuing Education Units: 2 hours
Date Course Online: 11/18/2004

This is part one of a three-part continuing education program based on a presentation by Dr. Robert Gerlach at the South Florida District Dental Association 2004 Miami Winter Meeting. This first course focuses on the epidemiology of vital tooth discoloration, major categories of whitening products, and clinical research methods.

Innovation in Tooth Whitening: The Science Behind the Smile
Part 2- Innovations in Bleaching Strips and Clinical Evidence
Robert W. Gerlach, DDS, MPH
Continuing Education Units: 2 hours
Date Course Online: 02/15/2005

The first course in the series, Fundamentals of Whitening Research, focuses on the epidemiology of vital tooth discoloration, major categories of whitening products, and clinical research methods. The second course, Innovations in Bleaching Strips and Clinical Evidence, reviews innovations in hydrogen peroxide whitening strips and research supporting their safety and efficacy. The third course, Marketing Trends and Practice Implications, concentrates on the practical implications of the dynamic whitening market for the contemporary dental practice.

Innovation in Tooth Whitening: The Science Behind the Smile
Part 3- Marketing Trends and Practice Implications
Robert W. Gerlach, DDS,MPH
Continuing Education Units: 2 hours

The first course in this series, Fundamentals of Whitening Research, focuses on the epidemiology of vital tooth discoloration, major categories of whitening products, and clinical research methods. The second course, Innovations in Bleaching Strips and Clinical Evidence, reviews innovations in hydrogen peroxide whitening strips and research supporting their safety and efficacy. The third course, Marketing Trends and Practice Implications, concentrates on the practical implications of the dynamic whitening market of the contemporary dental practice.

Dental Esthetics in Practice: Part 1- Focus on the Patient
W. Patrick Naylor, DDS, MPH, MS
Continuing Education Units: 1 hour
Date Course Online: 06/15/2005

This is part 1 of a 5-part series called Dental Esthetics in Practice. This course reviews concepts of beauty, factors that influence patients' interest in esthetic procedures, and techniques to effectively communicate treatment options with patients.

Dental Esthetics in Practice: Part 2- Dental Esthetics and the Practice
Roger P. Levin, DDS, MBA
Continuing Education Units: 1 hour
Date Course Online: 06/15/2005

This is part 2 of a 5-part series called Dental Esthetics in Practice. Topics covered in this course include creating a cohesive esthetic office team, building a profitable esthetic practice, and ensuring successful outcomes for the patient and the practice.

Dental Esthetics in Practice: Part 3- Understanding Color & Shade
Charles J.Good acre, DDS, MSD; Paul Sagel, BS
Continuing Education Units: 1 hour
Date Course Online: 06/15/2005

This is part 3 of a 5- part series called Dental Esthetics in Practice. From the fundamentals of color to digital imaging analysis, this course reviews the practical application of color to digital imaging analysis, this course reviews the practical application of color and shade in dental esthetics.

Dental Esthetics in Practice: Part 5- Tooth Whitening
Carlos A. Munox-Viveros, DDS, MSD; Robert W.Gerlach, DDS, MPH
Continuing Education Units: 1 hour
Date Course Online: 04/18/2005

This is part 5 of a 5-part series called Dental Esthetics in Practice. This course 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-base systems and whitening strips.