CE COURSE

MASTERING Color Matching

A Novel Approach to Advanced Esthetics

Presented by Rade D. Paravina, DDS, MS, PhD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Course Overview

This 7-credit CE course will be very different from programs on color matching, communication and reproduction of natural teeth that you may have attended in the past. It will emphasize principles and fundamentals that are essential to master a plan for a successful color matching in both office and dental lab, together with the step-by-step instructions. The tips and strategies that guide accurate and clear communication on color and other appearance attributes (such as: translucency, gloss, surface texture, etc.) will be presented. How to avoid the most common problems associated with reproduction of color and appearance will be emphasized. Examples and practical suggestions will be provided, including the latest changes in approach that are being recommended by the presenter. The material will be appropriate for both dentists and technicians. Beginners will benefit from facilitating a good start in the esthetic dentistry; more experienced participants will benefit from the opportunity to re-consider and adjust their approach and strategies in color matching, communication and reproduction.

 

Learning Objectives

Ÿ         Learn about color and appearance and how we see

Ÿ         Perform color training using shade tabs and/or prefabricated teeth

Ÿ         Perform color training exercises on a computer

Ÿ         Describe the most commonly used commercial shade guides

Ÿ         Describe the alternative shade tab arrangement method.

Ÿ         List three desirable color-related properties of dental materials

Ÿ         List possible dentist-related sources of error in shade matching

Ÿ         Define a standard light source for dentistry

Ÿ         Describe shade matching method

Ÿ         List color communication tools

Ÿ         List the factors that could influence color reproduction

Ÿ         List other appearance attributes associated with human teeth and dental materials

 

About the Presenter

Rade D. Paravina, DDS, MS, PhD received his degrees and Board Certification in Prosthodontics from the University of Nis, Serbia and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials at The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston. He is also appointed as a scientist at the Houston Biomaterial Research Center. He mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students. Dr. Paravina holds membership at the International Association for Dental Research and publishes in and reviews manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Paravina lectures nationally and internationally on various topics associated with color and appearance in esthetic dentistry.

 

Interested in this course? Invite Dr. Paravina to present it to your School/Group

 

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