# OSD Brand Bible — Machine-Readable Companion

> **For AI coworkers and language models.** This file is a structured, machine-readable condensation of the Orchard Scotts Dental Brand Bible (v1.0, April 2026). It is the single source of truth for AI-assisted content creation, copy review, design generation, and brand compliance checks. Read this file at the start of any OSD task. For full narrative context and visual references, see the HTML Brand Bible.
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> **Companion to:** `OSD-Brand-Bible.html` (full Brand Bible, 11 chapters)
> **Prepared by:** Kenneth Poh, CMO
> **Version:** 1.0 · April 2026 · Internal use only

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## 1. Brand Identity

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **Brand name** | Orchard Scotts Dental |
| **Short form** | OSD |
| **Category** | Premium aesthetic dental practice |
| **Founded** | 2007 |
| **Location** | 541 Orchard Road, Liat Towers #07–01/02, Singapore 238881 |
| **Founders** | Dr. Jerry Lim, Dr. Ronnie Yap |
| **Flagship programme** | SmileUp™ — smile makeover using 18-point diagnostic framework |
| **Positioning** | Premium through philosophy, not comparison |
| **Operating principle** | "Seek the best result." Not the fastest. Not the most convenient. The best. |

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## 2. Brand Pillars — The Three-Pillar Philosophy

Every OSD treatment decision balances three principles simultaneously. This is the core philosophical differentiator.

| Pillar | Question it answers | Risk if over-weighted |
|--------|--------------------|-----------------------|
| **Aesthetics** | Does it belong on your face? | "Beautician veneers" — all beauty, no biology, eventual pain |
| **Biology** | Will it stay healthy long-term? | Healthy but aesthetically poor |
| **Function** | Will it work comfortably? | Mechanical but unnatural |

**Canonical patient-facing language:**
> "Our philosophy balances three principles: aesthetics, biology, and function. If those considerations matter to you, then *how* we approach treatment becomes critical."

**Rule:** Never present these pillars hierarchically. They are equal. Balance is the point.

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## 3. Key Differentiators

### Practice-Wide

**1. Three-Pillar Treatment Philosophy**
The framework above. It is the answer to "why OSD?" in every context. Lead with it.

**2. Teaching Legacy — Going to the Source**
Dr. Jerry Lim and Dr. Ronnie Yap trained 100+ dentists across Singapore, including competitors. Articulate this subtly.
- Say: "When you're treated here, you're going to the source."
- Do not say: "We trained the competition."

**3. Track Record and Volume (since 2007)**
- 19 years focused on aesthetic dentistry
- 7,000+ veneers installed
- 4,200+ smiles transformed
- 3,500+ Invisalign cases
- These numbers provide pattern recognition no marketing claim can replicate.

**4. External Recognition**
- Official Dentist for Miss Universe Singapore
- Invisalign Black Diamond Provider — Top 1% in Asia-Pacific
- Straumann Preferred Partner (implants)
- KOL status: Dr. Kenneth Goh for Invisalign, Shofu, Morita
- 4.9 stars, 485+ Google reviews

**5. Extended Consultation Time**
60–90 minutes vs. industry standard 30 minutes. This is a structural differentiator, not a talking point. The 18-point diagnostic analysis requires time. Written findings are provided.

**6. In-House Ceramist Lab**
Master ceramist on-site. Co-development between dentist and ceramist, patient by patient. Not outsourced. Uncommon at practice level.

**7. SmileUp™ Programme**
A proprietary 18-point smile analysis framework (5 Macro + 4 Mini + 9 Micro parameters). Includes SmileUp Preview — patient sees the outcome before any irreversible work begins.

**8. Boutique Model**
Single location. Not optimising for volume — optimising for perfection. Premium Orchard Road address. Deep personalisation over geographic reach.

**9. Patient Experience Infrastructure**
- Dedicated Personal Treatment Consultant per patient
- Sedation options: Local Anaesthesia, Nitrous Oxide, Conscious Sedation, IV Sedation
- Clinic environment: Tempur pillows, Sony headphones with Netflix, blankets, aromatherapy

**10. "Whatever It Takes" Commitment**
Work that does not meet standards is redone before the patient sees it. Preview iteration until it is right. No additional charge for adjustment within the treatment scope.

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## 4. Proof Points

Use these in copy. Never paraphrase into vaguer claims.

| Fact | Use as |
|------|--------|
| "We placed those veneers 15 years ago and they still look natural." | The definitive proof of longevity over promise |
| "Top 1% Invisalign provider in Asia-Pacific." | Verifiable credential — always cite this way |
| "100+ dentists trained by Dr. Lim and Dr. Yap across Singapore." | Teaching legacy — state as fact, let reader conclude |
| "19 years. 7,000+ veneers. 4,200+ smiles." | Volume as pattern recognition, not self-promotion |
| "4.9 stars from 485+ Google reviews." | Social proof — cite the number and review count together |

**Rule: Proof over promise.** "Our veneers will last a lifetime" is a promise. "We placed those veneers 15 years ago" is proof. Always prefer the latter.

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## 5. Target Audience

**Primary persona: Rachel Tan**
- Age: 40–55
- Profession: Senior professional (wealth advisor, senior executive, business owner)
- Mindset: Not insecure about her appearance — *refining* it
- Decision style: Considered, high-value, researched
- Question she is asking: Not "what is a veneer?" — but "is *this* the right place for me?"

**Communication implication:** Close emotional gaps, not knowledge gaps. She does not need a masterclass in dentistry. She needs confidence that OSD's philosophy aligns with what she values.

**What she responds to:** Specificity, philosophy, documented proof, quiet confidence, permission to decide on her own timeline.

**What she does not respond to:** Urgency, discounts, superlatives, manufactured enthusiasm, before/after imagery, fear-based messaging.

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## 6. Voice and Tone

### Editorial Register
Think: The Atlantic, The Guardian, BBC Radio 4 — not dental brochure, not corporate healthcare.
Reference tones: David Mitchell (dry wit), Fleabag (self-aware), modern Guardian features (clever but accessible).

### Five Voice Characteristics

| Characteristic | What it means |
|---------------|---------------|
| **Confident but accessible** | Earned authority, not chest-beating. Quiet certainty. |
| **Intelligent wit** | Dry, observational, occasionally tongue-in-cheek. Never puns. Never at the patient's expense. Used sparingly. |
| **Conversational authority** | Like an intelligent friend over coffee. Natural sentence structure. Thinking is precise even when tone is relaxed. |
| **Consultative, not sales-driven** | Describe, inform, step back. No urgency. No scarcity. The CTA — when it exists — is an invitation: "If this resonates, we should talk." |
| **Present but not pushy** | Helpful without eagerness. Content does not chase. Passion expressed through precision, not punctuation. |

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## 7. Language Rules

### Always
| Rule | Detail |
|------|--------|
| **British English** | colour, centre, realise, whilst, amongst, neighbour |
| **Oxford comma** | Aesthetics, biology, and function — always |
| **Em dashes with spaces** | — like this — not—like this |
| **Prose over bullets** | In patient-facing narrative, use paragraphs. Lists only when genuinely listing things. |
| **Proof over promise** | Documented reality over aspirational claims |

### Never
| Rule | What to avoid |
|------|--------------|
| **Exclamation marks** | Unless genuinely warranted — and even then, question it |
| **Marketing clichés** | journey, experience (marketing sense), state-of-the-art, world-class, cutting-edge, revolutionary |
| **Superlatives without proof** | "best," "leading," "top" — unless verifiable (e.g., "Top 1% Invisalign APAC" is verifiable) |
| **Comparative diminishment** | "Most dentists just focus on…" / "Unlike other practices…" — never. Position through own philosophy only. |
| **Emojis in professional content** | Social reels: minimal only. All other channels: none. |
| **Urgency or scarcity** | No "Book now!", no "Limited slots", no countdown pressure |

### Canonical Copy Swaps
| Instead of | Write |
|-----------|-------|
| "World-class care" | "19 years refining our approach" |
| "Unlike other clinics" | "Our philosophy centres on…" |
| "Book now!" | "If this resonates, we should talk." |
| "Your journey to a perfect smile" | "A smile you'll still recognise in 15 years" |
| "We use the best materials" | "We select materials based on how they integrate with your biology" |
| "We care about your smile" | "We placed veneers 15 years ago that still look natural" |
| "Transform your smile" | "Your smile finds you" |
| "Celebrity smile" | "The smile that belongs on your face" |

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## 8. Design Tokens

### Colour Palette

| Token | Hex | Usage |
|-------|-----|-------|
| `--teal-600` | #505B5C | Primary brand — headings, key UI elements |
| `--teal-900` | #1E2829 | Dark backgrounds, heavy text |
| `--teal-300` | #8BAEB0 | Accent, secondary indicators |
| `--teal-100` | #D4E3E4 | Light teal fill, display numerals |
| `--coral` | #E07A5F | CTAs, primary actions, eyebrows |
| `--coral-dark` | #C96A50 | Coral hover states |
| `--gold` | #C9A962 | Premium indicators, gold accents |
| `--gold-light` | #F5EFD9 | Light gold fill, callout backgrounds |
| `--cream` | #F5F1EA | Page background, light surfaces |
| `--cream-deep` | #EDE8DF | Secondary surfaces, card backgrounds |
| `--neutral-700` | #4A4A4A | Body text (web) |
| `--neutral-900` | #1A1A1A | Heavy text, high-contrast labels |

**Print-specific override:** PDF brochures and print collateral use `--ink: #1F1F1F` for body text instead of `--neutral-700: #4A4A4A`. Higher contrast is required for print legibility. This is a deliberate deviation — do not "correct" it.

### Gradients

OSD's canonical gradients. These recur across collateral — use these named gradients; do not improvise new ones (the colourways below already exist to cover warm/cool/bright contexts).

| Token | Value | Usage |
|-------|-------|-------|
| `sphere-warm` | `radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #C8A88A 0%, #8A7060 40%, #3E342B 100%)` | Decorative 3D sphere / orb — warm bronze (default) |
| `sphere-cool` | `radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #B8A895 0%, #705A5A 40%, #2A2830 100%)` | Sphere — cool colourway |
| `sphere-bright` | `radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #E0B896 0%, #A06850 40%, #422822 100%)` | Sphere — bright/warm colourway |
| `photo-overlay-neutral` | `linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(42,38,34,0.15) 0%, rgba(42,38,34,0.55) 100%)` | Darken photos top→bottom for legible text (default) |
| `photo-overlay-cool` | `linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,30,40,0.15) 0%, rgba(20,22,30,0.60) 100%)` | Photo overlay — cool tint |
| `photo-overlay-warm` | `linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(42,30,24,0.12) 0%, rgba(42,28,22,0.55) 100%)` | Photo overlay — warm tint |
| `page-cream` | `radial-gradient(ellipse at 14% 88%, rgba(80,91,92,0.10) 0%, transparent 48%), linear-gradient(138deg, #F5F1EA 0%, #E9DFCE 38%, #D4C6AE 100%)` | Warm hero / page background wash |
| `back-cover` | `linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(80,91,92,0.72) 0%, rgba(40,50,50,0.82) 100%)` | Back cover overlay / dark teal panel |

### Typography

#### Font Rules

| Usage | Font | Size rule |
|-------|------|-----------|
| Headlines and display | Noto Serif Display | Minimum 24px — below this, use Noto Sans |
| Body text | Noto Sans | All sizes below 24px |
| UI elements | Noto Sans | All sizes |
| Pull quotes | Noto Serif italic, weight 300 | Print collateral only — 24px |

**Rule:** Noto Serif Display below 24px is prohibited. It loses legibility at small sizes.

#### PDF Brochure & Print Collateral Type Scale

Established from `OSD-Invisalign-Digital-Guide.html` (April 2026). Apply to all A4 portrait PDF brochures. See master template: `designer/templates/OSD-PDF-Brochure-TEMPLATE.html`.

| Element | Font | Size | Weight | Colour | Notes |
|---------|------|------|--------|--------|-------|
| Cover H1 | Noto Serif Display | 80px | 300 | #F5F1EA | Letter-spacing −0.015em |
| Section heading H2 / H3 | Noto Serif Display | 46px | 400 | `--teal-600` | `text-wrap: balance`, max-width 760px |
| Back cover heading | Noto Serif | 56px | 300 | #F5F1EA | max-width 640px |
| Body paragraph | Noto Sans | 15px | 400 | `--ink` (#1F1F1F print) | Line-height 1.78, max-width 560px |
| Section label / eyebrow | Noto Sans | 12px | 500 | `--coral` | 0.26em tracking, uppercase |
| Service tag (corner badge) | Noto Sans | 12px | 600 | #F5F1EA on `--teal-600` | 0.22em tracking, uppercase, 16px left padding |
| Step / list label | Noto Sans | 9px | 600 | `--coral` | 0.22em tracking, uppercase |
| Step body | Noto Sans | 13px | 400 | `--ink` | Line-height 1.70 |
| Doctor name | Noto Serif | 17px | 400 | `--teal-600` | |
| Doctor credential line | Noto Sans | 8.5px | 500 | `--muted` | 0.05em tracking |
| Stat number | Noto Serif | 38px | 300 | `--teal-600` | |
| Stat label | Noto Sans | 11px | 400 | `--muted` | Line-height 1.55 |
| Cover / back service rule | Noto Sans | 16px | 400 | #F5F1EA | 0.26em tracking, uppercase |
| Footer / domain line | Noto Sans | 10px | 400 | rgba(245,241,234,0.45) | 0.22em tracking, uppercase |

### Icons

- **Always:** Flat SVG icons only
- **Preferred sources (in order):** Lucide Icons → Heroicons → Custom flat SVGs
- **Icon spec:** Single-colour, 1.5px–2px stroke, `currentColor` fill, standard sizes 16px / 20px / 24px
- **Prohibited:** Emoji icons, gradient icons, filled/blob icons, any pictogram style

### Spacing Scale

```
--space-xs:  4px
--space-sm:  8px
--space-md:  16px
--space-lg:  24px
--space-xl:  32px
--space-2xl: 48px
```

### Border Radius Scale

```
--radius-sm: 4px   (buttons, inputs)
--radius-md: 6px   (cards, dropdowns)
--radius-lg: 8px   (modals, panels)
--radius-xl: 12px  (large cards)
```

**Rule:** Use only values from this scale. No arbitrary values.

### Layout

```
--max-width-content: 800px   (web)
--max-width-print-heading: 760px   (PDF brochure — line-length control on 1080px canvas)
```

Web pattern: Full-width backgrounds with inner container at `800px` max-width, centred, `padding: 0 var(--space-md)`.

Print pattern: A4 portrait canvas at 1080×1527px. Headings capped at `760px` for optimal line length. Page padding `72px` horizontal, `56–80px` vertical depending on page type.

### Context Themes

| Context | Theme | Typography | Feel |
|---------|-------|------------|------|
| Patient-facing | Light (cream) | Noto Serif Display headlines | Premium, editorial |
| Internal tools (CRM, dashboards) | Dark (stone-950) | Noto Sans throughout | Functional, efficient |

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## 9. Channel Rules

### Website (orchardscottsdental.com — Webflow)
- Long-form editorial content. Paragraphs, not bullets.
- No before/after imagery.
- HCSA compliance applies to all pages.
- SEO-optimised but editorially driven — never compromise voice for keyword density.

### Instagram
- Premium visual-first. Short, considered captions — 1–3 sentences maximum.
- Warm, natural photography. Real people, real texture. No stock dental imagery.
- Education and philosophy over promotion.
- Minimal emojis in reels only.

### LinkedIn
- Longer-form thought leadership. Founder and dentist authority building.
- Clinical insight framed as philosophy, not tutorial.
- Target audience: referring professionals, premium B2B, talent.

### WhatsApp (patient communications)
- Conversational but professional. British English. No emojis in substantive messages.
- Templates for appointment confirmations require CMO approval.
- No clinical claims in WhatsApp messages.

### Email
- Newsletter cadence, not campaign spam.
- Editorial voice throughout. No promotional register.
- Segmented by patient interest where possible.

### OSD TV (in-clinic screens)
- Content ID prefix: `TV-M##` (main content), `TV-I##` (interstitial)
- Patient-facing education. HCSA compliance mandatory.
- No audio reliance — content must work silently.

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## 10. Compliance Prohibitions (HCSA)

The Healthcare Services Act 2020 and associated Advertisement Regulations 2021 govern all patient-facing content in Singapore. These are absolute prohibitions — not grey areas.

| Prohibition | What this means |
|-------------|-----------------|
| **No before/after imagery** | No paired images showing dental condition before and after treatment in any patient-facing channel |
| **No comparative claims** | No statements suggesting OSD is better than named or unnamed competitors |
| **No superlatives** | "Best," "leading," "most advanced" — prohibited unless independently verified and cited |
| **No outcome testimonials** | Patient stories may describe experience; they may not imply guaranteed results |
| **No fear-based messaging** | No copy that creates anxiety about appearance, health risk, or social consequences |
| **No celebrity or influencer endorsements** | No paid partnerships with public figures to promote clinical services |
| **No inducements** | Pricing presented in ways that could be construed as discounts, promotions, or urgency offers |

### Safe Territory
- Philosophy and values statements (not making outcome claims)
- Verified credentials and training history (factual)
- Anonymised, educational case studies (framed as educational, not promotional)
- Patient experience stories (journey, not outcome guarantees)
- Documented proof points with dates and numbers

### Strategic Framing
HCSA restrictions force competition on philosophy and documented expertise rather than visual outcomes. Competitors cannot replicate 15-year documented results. Treat regulations as a creative constraint that creates a moat — not as paralysis. Be bold within bounds.

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## 11. Doctor Hierarchy

Use this order for content prominence and editorial positioning.

| Tier | Dentist | Notes |
|------|---------|-------|
| Founders | Dr. Jerry Lim | Teaching legacy, lead positioning, 19-year track record |
| Founders | Dr. Ronnie Yap | Teaching legacy, lead positioning |
| Mid-senior | Dr. Kenneth Goh | KOL for Invisalign, Shofu, Morita — pursuing Masters in Laser Dentistry |
| Junior senior | Dr. Leroy Kiang | Freshly senior, implant positioning |
| Specialist | Dr. Kenneth Tan | Sleep Dentistry |
| Specialist | Dr. Martin Nguyen | Generalist, define specialty angle |
| Specialist | Dr. Pearlyn Ng | Patient education content |
| Specialist | Dr. Noah Teo | Oral Surgery |

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## 12. SmileUp™ Framework Reference

SmileUp™ is OSD's proprietary smile makeover programme. It is not a product — it is a diagnostic and design philosophy.

**Taglines:**
- "We help your smile find you."
- "Designed for year fifteen."

**Core narrative:** SmileUp isn't about creating a new smile — it's about revealing the smile that belongs on your face. It prioritises longevity over immediate wow-factor, biology over pure aesthetics.

**Diagnostic framework:** 18-point Smile Analysis (5 Macro + 4 Mini + 9 Micro parameters)

**SmileUp Preview:** Physical trial veneers placed in the clinic — without altering natural teeth. The patient sees the proposed smile in the mirror, photographs it from every angle, speaks naturally with it in place, and walks through the rooms to see how it catches the light. The trial veneers come off before the patient leaves; the photographs travel home, to be sat with and shared with the people whose opinion matters. Patient-facing language: never describe this as "wearing it home" — the trial smile cannot leave the clinic. The photographs do the convincing.

**Competitor table:**
| Others say | OSD says |
|-----------|---------|
| "Transform your smile" | "Your smile finds you" |
| "Instant results" | "Designed for year fifteen" |
| "Celebrity smile" | "The smile that belongs on your face" |

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## 13. Content Quality Test

Run any OSD content through these six questions before submission or publication.

1. **Is this HCSA-compliant?** No before/after, no comparatives, no superlatives, no outcome testimonials, no fear-based language.
2. **Is this proof or promise?** Can the claim be substantiated with a number, date, qualification, or directly observable fact?
3. **Does this position through philosophy, not comparison?** No "unlike other practices" or "most dentists just..."
4. **Does this close an emotional gap, not just a knowledge gap?** Does it answer "is this the right place for me?" rather than "what is a veneer?"
5. **Does this sound like The Atlantic or a dental brochure?** Read it aloud. If it sounds enthusiastic, urgent, or credential-dense, it is wrong.
6. **Is visual work consistent with the design system?** Colour palette, typography, icon standard, photography standard — all applied.

If any question fails: do not publish. Revise and re-test.

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## 14. Key Contacts

| Role | Name | Contact |
|------|------|---------|
| CMO — brand, strategy, approvals | Kenneth Poh | kennethjpoh@gmail.com |
| Marketing operations | Faz | In-clinic coordination |
| Concierge | Joreen, Raquelle, Diana, Patricia | Front-of-house and patient comms |
| Treatment coordinators | Lina, Alek, Ray, Eumi | Patient consultations and follow-up |

**Clinic:**
- Phone: +65 6732 9939
- WhatsApp: +65 9125 0552
- Email: enquiry@orchardscottsdental.com
- Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00, Sat 09:00–13:00

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## 15. Document Architecture

The full Brand Bible comprises 11 chapters plus this companion file.

| Chapter | Title | AI use case |
|---------|-------|-------------|
| Ch 01 | Brand Story & The Three Pillars | Foundation — read for any task |
| Ch 02 | Positioning & Strategy | Competitor handling, self-selection language |
| Ch 03 | The People | Doctor profiles, team content |
| Ch 04 | The Differentiators | All 28 differentiators with patient-facing language |
| Ch 05 | Voice & Tone | Copy review, editorial standards |
| Ch 06 | SmileUp™ | All SmileUp content tasks |
| Ch 07 | Visual Identity | Design tasks — colour, type, icons, layout |
| Ch 08 | Photography & Aesthetics | Image direction, photography briefs |
| Ch 09 | Channel Guide | Platform-specific rules and content specs |
| Ch 10 | Compliance | HCSA review — mandatory for all patient-facing work |
| Ch 11 | Working With OSD | Vendor guide, approval process, quality test, version control |
| LLMS.md | This file | Machine-readable companion — AI coworker reference |

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## 16. Master Design Template

The canonical design reference for all OSD PDF brochures, print collateral, and Keynote presentations.

**File:** `Orchard Scotts Dental/designer/templates/OSD-PDF-Brochure-TEMPLATE.html`

This template is the first go-to when building any new OSD printed or PDF piece. It encodes the full design system — tokens, typography, components, page patterns — as a working HTML file. Derived from `OSD-Invisalign-Digital-Guide.html` (the canonical reference build, April 2026).

| Component | Spec |
|-----------|------|
| Canvas | 1080×1527px (A4 portrait at 1.36× screen scale) |
| Headings | Noto Serif Display, 46px, weight 400, `--teal-600`, `text-wrap: balance` |
| Body text | Noto Sans, 15px, line-height 1.78, `--ink` (#1F1F1F print) |
| Section labels | Noto Sans, 12px, 0.26em tracking, uppercase, `--coral` |
| Service tag | Noto Sans, 12px, 0.22em tracking, uppercase, `--teal-600` bg, 16px left padding |
| Pull quote | Noto Serif italic 300, 24px, `--coral` left border rule |
| Back cover gradient | `linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(80,91,92,0.72) 0%, rgba(40,50,50,0.82) 100%)` |
| Print | Chrome → Cmd+P → Margins: None → Background graphics |

**Page skeletons included:** Cover · Opening spread · Three-column philosophy · Photo+text split · Single differentiator (dark) · Step list · Doctor card grid · Back cover

**Deliberate print deviations from web spec (by design, not error):**
- `--ink: #1F1F1F` — darker than web `--neutral-700: #4A4A4A` for print contrast
- `max-width: 760px` on headings — correct line-length for 1080px canvas; web containers use 800px

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*OSD Brand Bible — Machine-Readable Companion · v1.0 · April 2026 · **SSOT for OSD brand doctrine** (the `developer/output/marketing-hub/brand-bible/` copy is a derived publish, not a second source) · updated 27 April 2026 (Pillar canon set: Aesthetics, Biology, Function — short forms in that order; 19-point → 18-point correction across the document; SmileUp Preview canon corrected — trial veneers stay in the clinic, photographs travel home, never described as "wearing it home") · updated 25 June 2026 (agency-wide harmonisation: 18-point enforced across all OSD docs + osd-brand skill; pillar labels enforced to canon Aesthetics · Biology · Function; stale marketing-hub Bible reconciled to this SSOT; canonical gradient registry (8 gradients) added to §8 Design Tokens) · Internal use only · Not for distribution without CMO approval*