Dr. William D. Browning
Friday, July 17, 2009
1:50 pm – 2:15 pm
Power Bleaching
This presentation reviews the available literature to provide evidence helpful in answering several clinical questions regarding the use of auxiliary heating sources with in-office tooth whitening treatments.
Objectives:
- Define power bleach
- Review dental literature available on the topic
- Role of auxiliary heating source on tooth whitening
- Efficacy of power bleaching and case selection
About the Presenter
Dr. Browning holds two degrees from the University of Michigan: a DDS (1974) and a master’s in clinical research design and statistical analysis (1991). He brings a unique blend of experiences he has acquired throughout his career in both academics and private practice. He was a full-time private practitioner for two decades, and has served on the dental faculties of three universities. At the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) School of Dentistry, he served as the director of Clinical Research in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation at the MCG dental school for nine years. On July 1, 2008 Dr. Browning joined the Indiana University School of Dentistry faculty as full professor and the Indiana Dental Association (IDA) Endowed Chair in Restorative Dentistry. His body of research has centered primarily on investigations of posterior composite restoratives and tooth whiteners.
