Course:
Aesthetic Dentistry and Cosmetic Surgery - A Team Algorithm
Continuing Education Credits:
1 CE
Course Presenter(s):
Laurence Rifkin, DDSEducation Methods:
Subject Code:
780
Category:
Date Added:
7/17/2026
Course Overview
Where does cosmetic dentistry and cosmetic surgery start and end? This presentation intends to Impart an algorithm when evaluating our patient's facial anatomy and possibilities for both smile and facial aesthetics.
Course Objectives
1. Analyze facial aesthetics beyond just teeth, considering the entire face and its proportions.
2. Apply artistic principles to diagnose and plan dental treatments, drawing parallels with sculpting and drawing.
3. Understand the significance of precise measurements and high magnification in achieving predictable and healthy dental restorations.
Course Instructors
Laurence Rifkin, DDS
Dr. Laurence R. Rifkin practices dentistry in Beverly Hills, California, with a focus on Dento-Facial Aesthetics and Comprehensive Periodontal-Implant Rehabilitation. Dr. Rifkin graduated USC School...See BioAdditional Information:
Date Added:
7/17/2026
Review Date:
7/17/2026
Expiration Date:
7/17/2029
Target Audience:
This course is intended for dentists and other dental professionals from novice to advanced.
Educational Method:
Self Instructional Online CE Course
IMAGE AUTHENTICITY STATEMENT:
No images in this presentation have been altered.
SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT:
Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence- based dentistry.
KNOWN BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS:
Information in this continuing education activity is derived from data and information obtained from the reference section.
EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER:
Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to result in the participant being an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise.
This continuing dental education activity is a DentalXP activity. DentalXP designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit(s).
DISCLOSURE:
DentalXP ownership and staff have no relevant financial relationship to report.
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10/1/2025 to 9/30/2029.
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