SELFIE-READY SMILES AND SMILE MAKEOVERS.

The standard of beauty has changed. A perfect smile was once necessary only for celebrities, movie stars, or the wealthy. Now, with pressure from social media, many young people believe they need an ideal smile to feel confident and appealing. We must address these patients' requests and do it responsibly. We also must attract younger patients so our practices can grow and thrive. Utilizing technology gives us an advantage in time and expertise. The single most important factor on which patients base treatment acceptance may be convenience. With access to CBCT scanners, intraoral digital scanning, 3D printers, and other technology, diagnosis is almost instantaneous, allowing the general dentist to be at the forefront of patient service and clinical care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]