Description
Overview
The Online Residency Program in Esthetic Dentistry – Artistic Principles, Esthetic Analysis, Smile Design & Treatment Planning delivers comprehensive digital training in esthetic and conservative minimally invasive restorative dentistry. This program consists of 31 video lessons, including 30 hours of online video content and 3 live interactive sessions originally recorded with Dr. Edward McLaren, addressing foundational concepts and advanced clinical techniques.
On-demand Dentistry education — accessible anytime, anywhere.
Agenda
This program covers artistic principles, esthetic analysis, smile design, treatment planning, and relevant restorative procedures in a structured series of video lessons. It includes foundational topics as well as advanced clinical applications to support practitioners in enhancing their esthetic dentistry skills.
- Course Overview
- Welcome to the Online Residency Program in Esthetic Dentistry
- An overview of what is Esthetics and Esthetic Dentistry contrasted to Cosmetic
- Artistic Principles applied to Esthetic Dentistry; Micro vs. Macro esthetics defined
- Analyzing the Smile: “Macro Esthetics” – Evaluating Facial and Oral-Facial features
- Oral Esthetics: Relationships of Gingival, Labial, and Teeth
- Gingival Esthetics related to Oral Esthetics and Dento-Gingival Esthetics
- Dental Esthetics 01: Inter-relationships of Teeth, Gingival Form, and Arch Form
- Dental Esthetics 02: “Micro-Esthetics” – Intra-relationships of teeth including shape, texture, and reflection patterns
- Photography for Dental Professionals 1
- Photography for Dental Professionals 2 | Dr Diego Michel
- Photoshop for Dental Professionals (12 Topics)
- Photoshop Smile Design Technique
- The “Bonded Functional Esthetic Prototype” Technique (BFEP)
- Full Mouth Rehabilitation – Esthetic and Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning
- Clinical Decision Making: When to Veneer vs. Crown, Inlay vs. Onlay, including the “Vonlay” concept
- Contemporary Ceramics in Dentistry
- Minimalistic Esthetic and Restorative Preparation Design for Anterior Teeth
- Minimalistic Esthetic and Restorative Preparation Design for Posterior Teeth
- Sealing Dentin and “The Blockout Restoration”
- Introduction to Contemporary Direct Composite Anterior and Posterior Restorations
- Tooth Wear Interceptive & Conservative Treatment Using Composite Restorations | Dr Didier Dietschi
- Bio-Esthetics with Freehand Bonding 2.0 | Dr Didier Dietschi
- Shade Analysis and Communication
- Introduction of “The Digital Dental Team”
- Dentist Ceramist Communication in a Digital World | Dr Johan Figueira
- Current Concepts in Adhesion and Cementation
- The Final Touch
- Live Interactive Q&A Session with Dr. Edward McLaren | RECORDED Thu, Dec 17, 2020
- Live Interactive Q&A Session with Dr. Edward McLaren | RECORDED Thu, Jan 14, 2021
- Live Interactive Q&A Session with Dr. Edward McLaren | RECORDED Thu, Feb 11, 2021
Speakers
This program features recorded live sessions with Dr. Edward McLaren and includes contributions from Dr. Diego Michel, Dr. Didier Dietschi, and Dr. Johan Figueira, who provide specialized insights into esthetic photography, composite restorations, and digital dentistry communication respectively.
Target Audience
This course is designed for dental professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in esthetic dentistry, including residents, general dentists, and specialists focused on esthetic, restorative, and cosmetic dental procedures.
Why This Topic Matters
The Online Residency Program in Esthetic Dentistry – Artistic Principles, Esthetic Analysis, Smile Design & Treatment Planning provides essential knowledge that strengthens clinical confidence and skill in esthetic dental care. Understanding artistic and clinical principles is critical for advances in smile design and conservative restorative techniques within dentistry.
Available through MedHub Central, this program supports professional growth by integrating evidence-based protocols and digital workflows into everyday practice. This enhances the ability to plan and execute esthetic treatments with precision and predictability.
