Power Bleaching
Patients today are increasingly in search of whiter and brighter smiles and their expectations for blinding white teeth continue to grow. The dental professional must be able to balance the request for extremely white teeth with predictable treatment options and a view to the overall oral health of the patient.
You will learn:
• to address the ‘bleachorexic’ patient
• to answer safety concerns and manage tooth sensitivity related to bleaching
• guidelines for interpreting bleaching research
• review a step-by-step process for in-office bleaching
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 book, Esthetic Color Training in Dentistry–Communication of Color and Appearance. Dr. Ontiveros is currently an Associate Professor and Head of Esthetic Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry at Houston, and Head of the Oral Biomaterials Division for the Houston Center for Biomaterials and Biomimetic.
