Professor Emeritus University of Florida Palm Coast, Florida, United States
Disclosure(s):
Samuel B. Low, DDS, MEd, MS: Biolase,: Employee (Ongoing); EMS: Consultant (Ongoing)
Lasers offer a very safe and effective alternative for a wide range of dental procedures, from periodontics to facilitating quality restorative dentistry. Their advantages include increased precision, controlled bleeding, accelerated healing, reduced post-operative issues, shorter procedure time, less pain, greater case acceptance, and a more relaxed experience for the patient. Roll up the sleeves and get direct hands on experience with diode to all tissue lasers from frenectomy to crown length gingivectomy.
Learning Objectives:
Review various laser wavelength therapies with attention to both the perio-restorative and perio-pathology uses
Understand indications for using laser in crown lengthening and pre-orthodontic procedures including esthetics and frenectomy
Differentiate laser technologies for periodontal indications (surgical and non-surgical), including laser bacterial reduction and laser-assisted periodontal therapy
Develop practice management systems for incorporating lasers into a dental practice (including third party coding and patient acceptance)
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