Introduction
This innovative continuing education course explores the extensive applications of soft tissue lasers in dentistry. Drs. White and Wells have both successfully maximized the return on investment of their laser equipment. Listen to their firsthand experiences and expertise in bridging a crucial gap in dental education so that you too can maximize the profitability of your office. This course is a gateway to a new era of laser-assisted procedures in dentistry, making it a must-attend for dentists, whether they are new or experienced laser users.
Instructors
- Jennifer White, DDS
- Adriana M. Wells, DDS
- Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP
Dining & Drinks Experience
Enjoy complimentary continental breakfasts and a catered lunch each day to keep you fueled for learning. Plus, relax Friday evening with an hour of wine, beer, and networking on us!
Clinical Curriculum
Soft Tissue Surgery Made Easy:
This module demystifies the application of lasers in soft tissue procedures, enabling participants to confidently incorporate these techniques into their practice. Participants will:
- Understand how lasers are used for excisional and incisional biopsies.
- Review laser gingival recontouring techniques to enhance smile design.
- Understand the benefits and indications of laser-assisted procedures such as frenectomy, gingivectomy, vestibuloplasty, and more.
- Practice methods to achieve precision and control during soft tissue surgeries using lasers.
- Identify the principles of post-operative management and healing considerations.
Incorporating Lasers into Daily Practice:
This module focuses on seamlessly integrating laser technology into everyday dental procedures. Participants will be able to:
- Define laser protocol for routine procedures.
- Implement efficient workflow strategies in daily practice.
- Explain laser treatment benefits and procedures effectively to patients.
- Apply insurance, billing, and reimbursement processes for laser procedures.
Laser Curriculum
Laser Surgery and Safety Basic Knowledge Certification Curriculum for this Course has been developed by the American Laser Study Club (ALSC). The ALSC’s curriculum overcomes the known limitations of many laser dentistry courses and includes the detailed physics of soft tissue ablation and coagulation with laser and hot tip (non-laser) devices. Laser hands-on wet lab on tissue samples will include laser safety instructions, frenectomy simulations, and other surgical laser procedure demonstrations. Laser instructions will be assisted by the guest speaker, Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, a laser physicist who founded the American Laser Study Club and LightScalpel Inc.
Hands-On Participation Session
- Laser Safety
- Laser Surgical Technique Simulations
- Superficial Ablation
- Superficial Coagulation
- Shallow Incisions
- Deep Incisions
- Practicing Surgical Techniques on a Pig jaw
Course Certificates
Course participants who successfully complete the examination will be awarded a LASER SAFETY basic knowledge CERTIFICATE from the Board of Laser Safety of the Laser Institute of America (DISCOUNTED cost for the ALSC members), as well as a Laser Dentistry and Laser Surgery Basic Knowledge and Hands-On participation Wetlab CERTIFICATE from the American Laser Study Club (FREE for the course participants).
About the ALSC
The ALSC was founded to promote science-based laser dentistry, surgery, and safety education. The ALSC is proud of its curriculum and its distinguished membership, including our honorary members Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD and Rella P. Christensen, RDH, PhD, world-renowned leaders in dental product research and education, who welcomed the ALSC’s mission: “Peter, we congratulate you on starting a laser study club. It is greatly needed, and you are the man to do it.”
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