Dimple Desai
DDS, AAACD
Prep, Provisional and Perfect Communication
DAY 3 - Saturday, January 31 | 8:00AM - 10:00AM | 2 CE Credits
About Dr. Desai
Dr. Dimple Desai is a Cosmetic Dentist practicing in Newport Beach, CA. She is the founder of Luminous Smiles - a boutique dental practice focusing on rejuvenating patient’s lives through their smile. Dr. Desai received her Doctorate in Dental surgery from the University of Southern California in 2008 and was selected to become a member of the national dental society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Dr. Desai returned to her Alma Mater in 2018 to serve as a Clinical Adjunct Professor until 2020. She has been recognized as a Top Dentist locally for four consecutive years and was recognized nationally as a Top 40 under 40 Dentist in 2020. Dr. Desai is a proud accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and has published numerous articles highlighting her patient cases in nationally circulated dental publications.
Course Outline
In this course, participants will journey through a complete and modern approach to indirect restorative dentistry—one that begins with purposeful tooth preparation and extends all the way to delivering a predictable, high-quality final restoration. We’ll explore how thoughtful provisional design sets the tone for both function and esthetics, and how effective, detailed communication with your ceramist elevates every case. Through practical instruction on digital photography, polarized imaging, and shade-matching protocols, you’ll learn how to translate what you see chairside into information your lab can confidently act on. By mastering preparation fundamentals, crafting precise and beautiful temporaries, and implementing reliable lab-communication strategies, you will leave with the tools to achieve consistent, exceptional restorative outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Master tooth preparation techniques for successful indirect restorations
- Fabricate functional and aesthetic temporaries with precision
- Effectively communicate with the dental lab using photography and polarized images
- Implement strategies for predictable high-quality restorations
