| Dentists
and Hygienists Soft Tissue Laser Certification Courses
Lasers
in Dentistry and Hygiene
In an
informative, in-depth presentation, Chris Owens,D.D.S. will
lead attendees through the exciting world of lasers in dentistry
and periodontal therapy.
The course will cover laser physics, safety and tissue interaction
as well as demonstrating techniques for success with laser
periodontal therapy.
Participants will not only learn through slide and video
presentations but will also have the opportunity to perform
live hands on exercises.
Each participant upon satisfactory completion of the course
will receive 8 CE credit hours and Associate Fellowship
Certification through the World Clinical Laser Institute.
What You Will Learn
Upon
completion of the training program you will be able to:
•
Diagnose and perform all types of soft tissue procedures
with lasers.
• Explain how lasers used in periodontal therapy achieve
their effect on biological tissue.
• Differentiate laser light from natural light.
• Be familiar with laser tissue interaction.
• Specify factors which influence the effects a laser
has on biological tissue.
• Indicate the specific effects thermal thresholds
have on biological tissue.
• Specify wavelength and operating parameters of lasers
you are using.
• Review safe and effective set-up, operation and
maintenance of the laser systems
You
will learn how to incorporate lasers into the periodontal
department:
• What is involved in a typical laser appointment.
• How to determine which patients are laser candidates
and to introduce this form of dental care to the patient.
• Soft tissue and periodontal applications for lasers
besides curettage.
• Average Fees for Various Dental Laser Procedures
•
Most commonly used insurance codes
You
will also learn how to answer the most common patient questions
regarding laser dentistry:
• I was in good shape when I was in there two years
ago, what happened?
• I was in here six months ago, why didn't you find
this before?
• My teeth feel okay (or my gums don't bleed), what
do you mean I have a disease?
• You haven’t probed my gums like that before,
why now?
• How are you going to get the infection out of there?
• Are you going to remove my gums?
• Are you qualified to do this treatment?
• This is all new stuff, does it work better?
•
Is this treatment good forever? Will I have to have this
done again?
What
Are Laser Periodontal Procedures?
One of the most popular laser periodontal procedures involves
using specific lasers as an adjunct to the sulcular debridement
process. The laser light is delivered to the sulcus using
a flexible fiber optic, designed to focus energy and selectively
vaporize diseased tissue while leaving healthy tissue intact.
The laser also vaporizes bacterial tissue toxins and in
some cases has proven to delay the re-population of certain
bacteria.
Bacterial reduction (specifically Porphyromanas gingivalas,
Provotella intermedia and Actinobacillus acetinomycetem
comitans) appears to coincide with significant pocket reduction
and a decrease of bleeding on probing, hence assisting in
the treatment of periodontal disease. Wavelength is a very
important consideration of this procedure as the treatment
objective is to selectively remove diseased tissue at a
very shallow depth of penetration with adequate coagulation
and minimal post-operative discomfort. Current studies are
focusing on bone regeneration realized as a result of laser
periodontal procedures with specific wavelengths.
The
benefits of this procedure attributed to the use of the
laser are many. The small size and flexibility of the fiber
optic delivery system provides for easy access to the pocket.
The laser-assisted procedure is considerably faster than
traditional methods and also results in less bleeding, less
post-op pain and discomfort and less trauma than traditional
mechanical debridement. Initial studies indicate that specific
lasers initiate a process of bacterial decontamination resulting
in delayed pathogenic bacterial re-population. The vast
majority of adult patients could realize benefit from this
type of procedure and based on its minimally invasive nature,
patient acceptance is high.
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Ultimate Soft Tissue Laser Training Course -
Now Available ONLINE!
For those that can't attend a live Ultimate Laser Hygiene
Course, why not take it online today.... $695,
take at your pace, all materials included...
How
to take course online:
- Purchase
through our shopping cart...
Click
here to order now
- View
all day course in 12 - 5 to 60 minute video clips in order
at your discretion
- Take
test and submit for grading
Upon
passing you will receive 8 CE credits and Associate Fellowship
Certification through the World Clinical Laser Institute.
If you pass the certificate will be mailed to you within
2 weeks, certificate include(s) 8 CE credit hours.
After
registering you will receive a URL link to a private learning
and exam center along with a password to enter the site.
Click
here to view sample video...
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Ultimate Soft Tissue Laser Training Course -
Now Available as a Private, In-Office Course
For large
groups and for the ultimate in convenience, book your laser
training as a private course.
Day's
activities will include:
Working with your staff and hygiene team in your own office
with your own patients.
Live patient exercises will be tailored to your practice
needs and laser type.
Cost: $695 per person. Minimum fee $5000
Call for details 877-527-3766
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Advanced
Soft Tissue Laser Training Course -
-
Now Available
Advanced
Soft Tissue Laser Training Course
Course
consists of full day of training focusing entirely on advanced
soft tissue laser periodontal applications. Assumption is
made that participants already have taken a basic certification
course. Activities include advanced treatment planning modules
as well as guidelines for recall appointments and if necessary
how and when to reinstitute treatment. Hands on exercises
will go through how to determine proper power setting for
tissue coagulation in pocketed areas while causing no tissue
harm to healthy areas. An advanced course resource guide
will be provided to each participant, this handout will
include informed consent forms and many other useful documents
to be utilized when setting up or improving your laser periodontal
program. Faculty will include both dentists and hygienists
bringing unique perspectives to laser hygiene. Expectation
will be that at the close of the day that experienced laser
users will be able to go back to their offices with more
expertise and confidence in their laser procedures. Upon
successful completion of testing 8 CE credits will be awarded.
Cost: $895 per person.
Call for details 877-527-3766
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