Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
- Teeth reshaping (sculpting) and bonding
- Whitening (tooth bleaching)
- Reshaping of teeth
- Bonding with dental composite material
- Dental bridges

Whitening Procedures
- Multiple whitening options available
- Over the counter products like Crest Whitestrips
- Dentist-supervised methods
- Laser whitening technique
- Laser whitening is six times more effective

Reshaping Procedures
- Tooth reshaping improves tooth appearance
- Used to correct chips, length, shape, or position
- Can correct crooked or long teeth
- Fast results and alternative to braces
- Also known as enameloplasty or contouring

Bonding Procedures
- Enamel-like dental composite material used
- Color matched and applied to tooth surface
- Sculpted into proper tooth contour
- Utilizes dental adhesives
- Examples include inlays and onlays

Dental Implants
- Prosthetic replacements for missing teeth
- Made of titanium and connected to abutment
- Connected to implant through abutment
- Gum lifts for raising and sculpting gum line
- Metal braces and clear aligners for straightening teeth

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Largest international dental organization
- Composed of general dentists, specialists, and lab technicians
- Founded in 1984
- Over 7,000 members in the United States and 70+ countries
- Offers continuing education through lectures, workshops, and publications

American Society For Dental Aesthetics
- Established in 1976
- Provides advanced aesthetic and restorative techniques education
- Membership requires minimum experience or postgraduate training
- Attendance to ASDA sponsored continuing education seminars
- Nomination and recommendation by Society members

History
- Newell Sill Jenkins is regarded as the founder of aesthetic dentistry
- Jenkins developed Jenkins porcelain enamel
- Improved porcelain paste, porcelain inlays, dental crowns, and bridges
- Practiced most of his life in Dresden, Germany
- Lived from 1840 to 1919

References
- Cosmetic dentistry is not a recognised specialty by the American Dental Association
- Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery article on cosmetic dentistry
- Journal of Mich Dent Assoc article on cosmetic dentistry
- American Dental Association's Specialty Definitions
- American College of Prosthodontists website

Techniques and Procedures
- Role of lasers in cosmetic dentistry
- Clinical management of tooth size discrepancies
- Tooth size discrepancy in a Libyan population
- Dental adhesive systems classification review
- Resin bonded bridges techniques for success