Shade Taking and Materials Selection for Fixed Aesthetic Cases

COURSE OVERVIEW

Gain a comprehensive understanding of color science and shade-taking techniques to enhance the quality of your fixed aesthetic cases!

This course will cover color theory and the Munsell System and the optimal shade guide handling, which consist of creating a controlled shade environment and using photography for accurate documentation.

Participants will learn how to select aesthetic materials for predictable restorative outcomes.

Audience: Dentists, Dental Assistants, Technicians

Recommended Pre-requisite: none

Format

Self-Instruction, Pre-recorded Lecture

Subject

780 Aesthetics / Cosmetic Dentistry

Speaker

Tramain Watkins, CDT

Release Date

07/01/25

Expiry/Re-evaluation 

07/01/28

Credit

1 CEU

Course Fee

Free

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
■ Integrate theoretical principles with practical clinical workflows to streamline shade assessment
■ Critically analyze and address unique challenges in matching aesthetic restorations for diverse patient cases
■ Enhance interdisciplinary communication strategies to help ensure cohesive treatment planning and effective lab collaboration

Tramain Watkins, CDT

DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC EDUCATION

Tramain Watkins, BA, CDT, has been working in the dental laboratory industry for more than 35 years. He has extensive experience fabricating analog and digital prosthetics, with expertise in implant-supported and retained restorations. A respected lecturer on both laboratory and clinical aspects of restorative dentistry, Tramain trains technicians and provides clinical support in case planning, troubleshooting and implant placement.

CE CREDIT:
Participants must view the pre-recorded lecture in its entirety and complete both the survey and quiz. Once all components are finished, the CE Certificate will be unlocked and available for download.

QUESTIONS:
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SPEAKER DISCLOSURE:

This speaker is employed by National Dentex for the production or delivery of course content. Speakers do not receive compensation for additional viewings of recorded materials. Any additional disclosures regarding potential commercial bias will be provided by the speaker at the beginning of the presentation. This disclosure does not imply that the information presented is biased or of lesser quality.