There is nothing more critical in the realm of esthetic dentistry than obtaining a perfect shade match for your patient restorations. You can have the most precise marginal fit in the world, perfect occlusion and a reliable, biocompatible material that wears even better than natural enamel… but if the shade is off, even just a bit, the patient will notice, and a remake is in the works.

The presentation will cover:

The historical development of shade determination and how the paradigm of shade-taking has been embedded into our behavior over the last 50 years

Evidence-based protocol for shade accuracy

Hands-on workshop for putting the new techniques into use

Communicate more clearly with your lab and assure your patients a higher degree of satisfaction.

Mark Murphy, DDS is the Vice President of Educational Services for Mercer Advisors and is the Director of Professional Relations for Quantum Dental Resources. He practiced general dentistry in Rochester, Michigan. Mark graduated from UDM School of Dentistry in 1981 and taught Anatomy and Crown and Bridge part time for several years. He has served on the Visiting Faculty of The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education since 1991 and on its Board of Directors and Trustees until taking a fulltime role with them through 2007.