Tooth whitening efficacy: monitoring and interpreting
This presentation will focus on tooth whitening efficacy as it relates to color interpretation and shade change monitoring. Clinical trials will be reviewed and data interpreted in light of current research standards.
1. To learn current methods used for interpretation and monitoring of bleach studies.
2. To understand tooth whitening efficacy in terms of current findings.
3. To apply color science for setting proper patient expectations for various bleaching methods.
Dr. Ontiveros received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where he served as a Clinical Instructor in the Division of Esthetic Dentistry. He received his Master's in Oral Biomaterials from the University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Science at Houston. Dr. Ontiveros is past Scientific Editor for REALITY Publishing and past Director of Research for REALITY Research Lab. He is the author of numerous publications related to esthetic biomaterials and a contributor to text books, Esthetic Color Training in Dentistry and Tooth Whitening Techniques. Dr. Ontiveros is currently the John M. Powers, Ph.D., Endowed Professor in Oral Biomaterials and Head of Esthetic Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry at Houston, and Director of the Oral Biomaterials Division for the Houston Center for Biomaterials and Biomimetic.
