Aesthetic Dentistry

College: Graduate College of Health Sciences

This specialization focuses on improving the appearance of teeth and smiles through cosmetic dental procedures. Students develop skills in cosmetic treatments, smile design, and advanced dental materials and techniques. Graduates are prepared for careers in cosmetic dental practices and aesthetic dentistry clinics.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the fundamentals of cosmetic dentistry and smile design.
Develop skills in teeth whitening, veneers, and composite bonding.
Learn techniques for using advanced dental materials and technologies.
Explore principles of facial aesthetics, occlusion, and patient care.
Analyze and interpret cosmetic dental data and research findings.
Develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills for effective cosmetic dental treatment.

Major Outline:

Introduction to Cosmetic Dentistry: Overview of key concepts and practices in cosmetic dentistry and smile design.
Teeth Whitening Techniques: Principles and techniques for performing teeth whitening safely and effectively.
Dental Veneers and Composite Bonding: Principles and techniques for designing, fabricating, and placing aesthetic dental restorations.
Advanced Dental Materials and Technologies: Principles and techniques for utilizing advanced materials and technologies in cosmetic dentistry.
Facial Aesthetics and Smile Design: Principles and techniques for designing aesthetically pleasing smiles.
Dental Occlusion and Comprehensive Patient Care: Principles and techniques for providing comprehensive patient care and functional outcomes.
Cosmetic Dentistry Research: Principles and techniques for conducting and evaluating research in cosmetic dentistry.
Clinical Cosmetic Dentistry: Hands-on experiences in cosmetic dental practice, including patient care and clinical rotations.
Cosmetic Dentistry Capstone Project: Comprehensive project applying skills in smile design, cosmetic treatments, or advanced dental technologies.

Assessment Methods:

Cosmetic dental treatment plans, teeth whitening reports, veneer and bonding case studies, advanced materials and technology projects, smile design analyses, patient care plans, research projects, clinical case presentations, capstone projects, and clinical evaluations.

"Esthetic Dentistry: A Clinical Approach to Patient Care" by Goldstein.
"Teeth Whitening: Indications and Outcomes" by Various Authors.
"Dental Veneers and Composite Bonding" by Various Authors.
"Advanced Dental Materials and Technologies" by Various Authors.
"Facial Aesthetics and Smile Design" by Various Authors.
"Occlusion in Cosmetic Dentistry" by Dawson.
"Research Methods in Cosmetic Dentistry" by Various Authors.

Prerequisites:

Completion of a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. Suitable for dental graduates interested in cosmetic dentistry.

Specialization Duration:

Typically one to two years for a certificate or advanced training program in cosmetic dentistry, including coursework, clinical rotations, and research projects.

Certification:

Graduates may earn a certificate in cosmetic dentistry and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as those offered by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).

Target Audience:

Aspiring cosmetic dentists, aesthetic dental specialists, and individuals seeking careers in cosmetic dental practices and aesthetic dentistry clinics.

This specialization equips students with the skills needed to excel in cosmetic dentistry, supporting careers in cosmetic dental practices and aesthetic dentistry clinics.