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Tooth whitening – A comprehensive review

Expiry Date
: 01/07/2027
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
Rating
: 3/4

Tooth whitening – what dentists and oral hygienists should know

Keywords: Bleaching, dental staining, tooth whitening, non-vital bleaching, micro-abrasion, discolouration, tetracycline, peroxide

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

The aim of this article is to provide a summary of the available literature on tooth whitening procedures, their specific indications, limitations as well as side effects.

Editor's comments:
Teeth whitening is a minimally invasive way to improve dental aesthetics significantly. With the increasing need and demand for aesthetic procedures and increased expectations for treatment outcomes, it is important for dentists and oral hygienists to have a good understanding of the specific indications, limitations, and adverse effects of tooth whitening procedures.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Causes of dental discoloration/staining.
  2. Tooth whitening procedures and their indications
  3. Factors that affect tooth whitening efficacy.
  4. Effect of teeth whitening on bonding and dental restorative materials.
  5. Longevity of tooth whitening results
  6. Safety of tooth whitening in children and adolescents
  7. Potential adverse effects.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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