Course Overview
Presented by SDI.
Aim: To explore the clinical and practical considerations associated with professional tooth whitening, including patient assessment, sensitivity management, treatment selection and strategies to increase whitening uptake within practice.
Learning Objectives: After reading this article, participants should be able to:
- Recognise common barriers to whitening treatment and understand how these may influence patient acceptance.
- Understand the factors that contribute to predictable whitening outcomes, including patient assessment and expectation management.
- Identify approaches to minimising whitening sensitivity and supporting patient comfort throughout treatment.
- Describe how different whitening solutions can be matched to individual patient needs and treatment goals.
- Appreciate the role of whitening as a gateway treatment within aesthetic dentistry.
- Recognise how effective communication and practice marketing can support patient engagement and increase whitening uptake.
