CODA Masterclass: Anatomical Smile Architecture with John Chu
The CODA Masterclass is a one-day advanced program designed for clinicians seeking greater control over the aesthetic architecture of smile design.
CODA (Cosmeticus Odontologica Dissignatio Anatomica) is a structured framework for aesthetic planning within biological limits, developed by renowned aesthetic periodontist Dr. John Yu-Cheng Chu. It integrates anatomically driven smile design principles, guiding clinicians from digital planning through to biologically feasible, natural-looking outcomes.
You will learn how to:
- plan tooth shape, proportions and position
- read the gum line and know its limits
- make teeth and gums look harmonious together (pink–white aesthetics)
- turn a digital smile design into a result that is achievable in real life
In addition to the theoretical framework, the program includes a practical session on anterior morphology focused on applying aesthetic principles to the design of tooth shapes. Participants will apply concepts of contour, proportion, and spatial control through guided hands-on exercises designed to deepen their understanding of natural anterior anatomy and its role in restorative and provisional workflows.
Program
CODA: Anatomical Smile Architecture
Morning:
– Introduction to CODA (Cosmeticus Odontologica Dissignatio Anatomica)
– Smile design within anatomical limitations
– Tooth morphology, proportion, and spatial control
– Gingival architecture and structural boundaries
Afternoon:
– Pink–white integration strategy
– Case analysis: from design to execution
– From digital planning to biological feasibility
– Clinical decision-making framework
As part of the afternoon session, participants will study the morphology of anterior teeth through a guided hands-on exercise using PMMA blocks and rotary instruments to explore tooth shape, contour transitions, and aesthetic proportions. This hands-on component is designed to reinforce the connection between anatomical theory and clinical restorative practice.
Ticket information:
Ticket price: €950
A €100 reservation fee is payable upon registration to secure your spot.
The remaining balance of €850 is due by December 1.
If you would like to register for the course, please email: justina@baed.lt.
John Chu
Dr. John Chu, DDS (Chung Shan Medical University, 2002), is the director of the CDC Dental Clinic (founded in 2009) and the founder of the Zimmer Orange Dental Re-Education Center (2014) and Bioemulator Taiwan (2020). He is a Specialist in Aesthetic Dentistry (TAAD 2024, JSAD 2025), an instructor in aesthetic dentistry at HKU, and a research fellow at Harvard, USC, and the University of Michigan. His recent publication, “Camouflaging a Congenitally Missing Central Incisor,” appeared in the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry (2024). His clinical work focuses on microscope-assisted aesthetic and restorative dentistry and periodontal microsurgery.