Diode Laser Applications for Dentists
Continuing education in Edmonton, Alberta
CE credits will vary* | Price varies | In-person & online | Limited capacity
* This number is an estimate. Your regulatory body will issue the credits.
We designed this course for dentists and provide training in support of diode laser physics, safety, and clinical utilization for diode laser systems.
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What you will learn
Learning objectives
This course will include online eClass laser safety training and access to diode training courses. Didactic and innovative hands-on instruction will be given in the following areas:
- Troughing
- Soft Tissue crown lengthening
- Gingivectomy/gingivoplasty
- Pain therapy management
- Frenectomy
- Fibroma removal
- Treatment of oral ulcerations
- Biomodulation
- Non-surgical periodontics
- Whitening
Benefits for a clinic
Diode lasers impact oral health care due to their versatility, precision and safety.
Here are some of the key impacts and applications of diode lasers in dentistry:
- Soft tissue surgery including gingivectomies, frenectomies, and operculectomies. These lasers offer precise cutting and coagulation capabilities, minimizing bleeding and postoperative discomfort for patients.
- Periodontal therapy by removing infected gum tissue, decontaminating pockets, and promoting faster healing than traditional methods.
- Teeth whitening by activating a gel, accelerating bleaching, and thereby achieving whiter teeth faster.
- Pain relief and lesion treatment for TMJ disorders, and treat oral lesions like cold sores or aphthous ulcers, reduce pain, and inflammation, and promote tissue healing.
- Enhance endodontic procedures by removing infected tissue and bacteria and disinfecting root canals, thereby improving the success of root canal treatments.
- Biopsy and lesion removal of oral lesions, such as suspicious growths or cysts. The laser allows for precise and controlled tissue removal, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
- Bacterial reduction in oral pockets and other areas, aiding gum disease treatment and lowering infection risk during dental procedures.
- Minimal discomfort, pain and post-procedure discomfort compared to traditional surgical methods, often requiring fewer anesthetics, reducing swelling, and speeding up recovery.
- Enhanced patient experience by alleviating dental procedure anxiety. Patients value the decreased pain, quicker recovery, and enhanced aesthetics delivered by laser treatments.
- Precision and control over tissue ablation and coagulation, make them valuable tools for delicate oral procedures.
While diode lasers have many advantages, it's important to note that their effectiveness depends on the dentist's skill and proper training in laser technology. Dentists must follow safety guidelines to ensure patient comfort and safety when using diode lasers in dental procedures.
Pricing and details
How to register
Once registration is opened an email will be sent to those on our waitlist notifying them that they can register. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis with priority given to waitlist members
Schedule
Online eClass laser safety training and access to diode training courses will be given two weeks before the hands-on instruction day.
- 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Laser-tissue interaction
- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. - Lunch
- 1 to 3 p.m. - Evidence and cases
- 3 to 4 p.m. - Hands-on session
Products featured
- Biolase: Epic X
- Pain therapy handpiece
Prerequisites
Participants are required to have:- DDS/DMD degree and active practicing license from their dental regulatory authority.
- Letter of good standing from your current dental regulatory authority.
- Current Heart & Stroke Foundation CPR certificate
- Only Heart and Stroke Foundation CPR is accepted, due to corresponding ACLS training and certification through the Foundation.
- Copies are required following registration.
Policies
- Refunds will not be facilitated except in extreme circumstances. Transfer to a future session may be facilitated under certain extenuating circumstances and with sufficient notice provided.
- A cancellation fee of 20% of the entire program fee will apply for cancellations.
- Please note tuition may be subject to an increase for future course offerings.
Online materials are accessible for one year.
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Questions?
Contact us at dentce@ualberta.ca
Our leading faculty
Dr. Scott Benjamin
Dentist
Dr. Benjamin, DDS, BSc, is an internationally recognized expert, lecturer, and trainer on dental lasers and advanced dental technologies.
He is in private practice in rural upstate New York, where he utilizes several lasers daily. Dr. Benjamin holds faculty appointments at several universities and is the chairman of the American Dental Association (ADA) Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers. He is also a member of the ANSI Committee Z136 on Laser Safety and a past-president of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD).
Questions?
Contact us at dentce@ualberta.ca
Future dates
Are you looking for different course dates? The new course schedules will be available in August.
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