The Science of Shade Communication:

Date: Thursday May 6, 2010          Time: 6pm to 9 pm

Tuition: $50 – Doctors, $25 - Staff (Limit 1 Staff per Doctor)

Location: CCDL Lecture Hall, 28316 Constellation Road, Valencia, Ca 91355

Registration and Light Dinner at 5:30pm

3 C.E. credits provided

To RSVP, please contact Lola, 661-295-1111 or lola@completedentallab.com.

Shade Science and Color Communication:

One of the only areas in dentistry that even the untrained eye can identify as questionable with a tooth is the shade. There are 3 steps to communicating shade more effectively: Understanding color, understanding what influences our perception of color, and utilizing this knowledge for predictable step-by-step shade taking. Understanding color science and what influences our perception of color will enable you to choose shades with greater accuracy. Mastering this science is a key component to the predictable success of your laboratory-fabricated restorations.

In this program we will explore the science of color perception, the influencing factors on this perception and how to use this knowledge for predictable shade taking. We will discuss the physical properties of light and how to apply these properties to the act of shade selection. We will explore step-by-step shade taking using the VITA 3D-Master shade guide and predictable shade selection using the VITA Easyshade.