CODA Masterclass: Anatomical Smile Architecture with John Yu-Cheng 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.
This course provides the anatomical and aesthetic foundation for participants who wish to continue on to the VIBE + Interface Masterclass (Days 2–3), where soft tissue augmentation and design-to-tissue integration are covered in depth.
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.
John Yu-Cheng Chu
Dr. John Yu-Cheng 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.