OHI-S Dental bleaching the science based techniques for every day

5 lessons + 1 free (10h 11min)

You will learn the Marcos Barceleiro’s in-office and at-home dental bleaching author protocols.

After training you will be able to:

– carry out office dental bleaching

– prescribe a course of at-home dental bleaching

– bleach non-vital teeth

– perform microabrasion of discolored teeth

– carry out the maintenance therapy for long-term color preservation after the dental bleaching.

The OHI‑S Dental Bleaching: The Science‑Based Techniques for Every Day course is best for general dentists, prosthodontists, and cosmetic dentists who want structured, training in evidence‑based whitening protocols for routine clinical practice. It emphasizes safe, predictable, and patient‑centered bleaching techniques that can be applied daily in the clinic.

Who Should Enroll
General dentists performing everyday bleaching procedures and wanting to refine protocols for safety and effectiveness.
Cosmetic dentists focusing on aesthetic improvements and smile enhancement.
Prosthodontists integrating bleaching into comprehensive restorative and aesthetic treatment plans.
Residents & fellows in restorative or cosmetic dentistry seeking structured training in bleaching science and techniques.
Dental hygienists & assistants supporting bleaching procedures and patient education.
What You’ll Learn
Science of bleaching: mechanisms of peroxide action, enamel/dentin response, and shade change.
Evidence‑based protocols: in‑office vs. at‑home bleaching, concentration selection, and timing.
Safety considerations: minimizing sensitivity, protecting soft tissues, and avoiding over‑bleaching.
Patient communication: setting realistic expectations and managing compliance.
Clinical integration: combining bleaching with restorative and aesthetic dentistry.
Case‑based lessons: demonstrations of everyday bleaching scenarios and outcomes.

+ Topics:

Lesson 1.Dental bleaching: basic technique and biological aspects

– Importance of dental bleaching in aesthetic treatment

– Types of tooth stains: Extrinsic and Intrinsic stains

– Mechanism of action of dental bleaching agents

– Tooth bleaching: Biological aspects. Is there any risk?

– Tooth bleaching: Controversial effects

– Techniques for dental bleaching in vital and non-vital teeth.

Recommended for: Therapists, Restorers, Endodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 2.At-home dental bleaching protocols. Introductory lesson

– Bleaching techniques

– Preparation before dental bleaching

– Material and technique selection

– At-home bleaching: description

– Indications and advantages of At-home dental bleaching

– Disadvantages of At-home dental bleaching

– Step-by-step protocol of At-home dental bleaching

– Elimination of post-operative hypersensitivity during dental bleaching.

Recommended for: Therapists, Restorers, Endodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 3.At-home dental bleaching protocols

– Bleaching techniques

– Preparation before dental bleaching

– Material and technique selection

– At-home bleaching: description

– Indications and advantages of At-home dental bleaching

– Disadvantages of At-home dental bleaching

– Step-by-step protocol of At-home dental bleaching

– Elimination of post-operative hypersensitivity during dental bleaching

– Over-the-counter products:

– Advantages

– Disadvantages

– Bleaching categories.

Recommended for: Therapists, Restorers, Endodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 4.In-office dental bleaching protocols

– Indications and advantages of In-office dental bleaching

– Disadvantages of this technique

– Bleaching agents indicated for In-office dental bleaching

– Step-by-step technique

– How to eliminate post-operative hypersensitivity during dental bleaching

– Use of light during In-office dental bleaching – risks and benefits.

Recommended for: Therapists, Restorers, Endodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 5.Bleaching of non-vital teeth. Microabrasion method

– Indications and advantages for dental bleaching of non-vital teeth

– Disadvantages of this technique

– Bleaching agents indicated for dental bleaching of non-vital teeth

– Step-by-step technique

– How to prevent teeth resorption caused by dental bleaching

– Microabrasion: Indications, advantages, and products

– Microabrasion: Step-by-step technique.

Recommended for: Therapists, Restorers, Endodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 6.Tips and life hacks of dental bleaching for every day

– White diet – Influence on dental bleaching result

– Post-operative sensitivity:

– Ways of elimination

– Techniques and risks

– Drugs.

– Products for control tooth sensitivity

– Importance of light during dental bleaching

– At-home vs In-office techniques

– At-home dental bleaching: Day vs Night technique

– At-home dental bleaching trays: importance of reservoirs

– pH of dental bleaching agents?

– Dental bleaching in pregnant women

– Dental bleaching in children

– Dental bleaching without hydrogen peroxide

– Charcoal and charcoal-based dentifrices

– Bleaching during orthodontic treatment.

Recommended for: Therapists, Restorers, Endodontists, General dentists.