About the course

Learn how two simple dental tools can revolutionize your cosmetic cases! When patients come wanting a smile upgrade, a perfect veneer isn’t always the answer. Evaluating the entire smile and offering non-invasive approaches to smile enhancements are integral to providing today’s patients with a great smile. A soft-tissue laser is an affordable game-changer in dental practice, and effective whitening strips are exciting practice builders for both everyday and cosmetic dental practices. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  • Recognize the importance of gingival architecture in smile design and understand why even ideal restorations can appear esthetically “off” when soft tissue contours are ignored. • Identify key principles of gingival architecture—including symmetry, zenith positioning, and tissue balance—and how they impact overall smile harmony. • Understand how soft tissue lasers can be used predictably in cosmetic dentistry to sculpt gingiva, enhance esthetic outcomes, and improve efficiency and patient comfort. • Integrate laser-assisted soft tissue management into veneer, composite, and smile makeover cases to elevate final results. • Evaluate the benefits of professional-grade whitening strips compared to over-the-counter options, including speed, effectiveness, and patient perception of value. • Implement whitening strips as a practice builder, leveraging hygiene visits and ongoing maintenance appointments to increase case acceptance and recurring cosmetic revenue. • Communicate the value of upgraded whitening solutions to patients seeking quick, easy, yet effective cosmetic improvements. • One (1) hour of Lecture CE credit • AGD Subject Code: 780 • No prerequisites  • Course is free, but registration is required

Sarah Winter, DMD

Sarah Winter, DMD, completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California and earned her dental degree from the UNLV School of Dental Medicine, graduating magna cum laude. She has been in private practice for over 15 years, where she blends comprehensive general dentistry with a strong focus on cosmetic and esthetic care. Dr. Winter is passionate about helping dentists create beautiful, natural-looking smiles by paying attention to both the teeth and the gingival architecture. Her clinical interests include smile design, soft tissue lasers, and practical whitening solutions that deliver fast, noticeable results for patients while also supporting practice growth. She has been published in several dental publications and has taught cosmetic dentistry courses across the country, including for the American Society for Dental Aesthetics. Known for her approachable teaching style, Dr. Winter focuses on techniques that are efficient, predictable, and easy to implement on Monday morning—helping clinicians elevate their cosmetic outcomes while meeting patients’ desire for simple, effective enhancements.

Curriculum

1 Chapter · 2 Lessons

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The Glow-Up: Dentistry Edition

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      CE Assessment