Updates on Non-Peroxide-Based Bleaching Agents

This webinar examines the most recent developments in peroxide-based and non-peroxide bleaching agents,  with a focus on phthalimido-peroxy-caproic acid (a peroxyl derivative), cysteine proteases and sodium  dithionites (non-peroxide agents). The rationale for seeking non-peroxide agents, elucidates their  mechanisms of action, and potential safety concerns are addressed.

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

•    Review the evidence for reducing sensitivity in dental bleaching
•    Provide a list of non—peroxide bleaching agents
•    Discuss mechanisms for non-peroxide bleaching agents and their rationale for use
•    Review patients for appropriate non-peroxide based bleaching treatment

DANIEL C. N. CHAN, DMD, MS, DDS received his D.M.D. (1979) from the University of the Philippines and his  M.S. (1984) and D.D.S. (1988) from the University of Iowa. He also received a Certificate in Operative Dentistry from the University of Iowa (1984). Dr Chan is a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, Fellow of the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists and the Academy of Dental Materials. He is a Past President of the Academy of Operative Dentistry. He serves on many editorial boards and was the author of several Restorative Dentistry book chapters. Dr Chan has over 130 article publications and 240 abstracts. Dr Chan was immediate past chair, UW Dept of Restorative Dentistry.