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PARTICIPATION COURSE IN LASER DENTISTRY - AN AMERICAN
BOARD OF LASER DENTISTRY CERTIFICATION COURSE

Has the excitement surrounding the introduction of lasers to dentistry been more smoke than substance?
Since 1990, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of TWELVE different
wavelengths for dental use. These different wavelengths create a world of difference in how the lasers
operate, and their usefulness in the oral cavity. The use of lasers for specific procedures found in everyday
general practice will be highlighted. The first day will detail laser use in the following subject matters:
1) Non-Surgical, Surgical and Regenerative Periodontal Therapy
2) Surgical and Restorative Implantology
3) Fixed and Removable Prosthetics
4) Oral Medicine/Oral Surgery/Oral Pathology
5) Pediatric and Adolescent Operative Dentistry
6) Endodontics
7) Pedodontics/Orthodontics
8) Esthetic/Cosmetic Dentistry
9) Practice Management/Marketing
The second day workshop will give each participant hands-on experience with the various wavelengths,
performing surgical procedures on in-vitro models (animal mandibles). Real time videos of routine laser
procedures will be part of the in-depth discussion of specific instrument settings and techniques for laser
surgical procedures.
Attendees are expected to perform the following procedures on the models:
Gingivectomy Initial Periodontal Pocket therapy
Biopsy Aphthous Ulcer Treatment
Frenectomy Flap Procedure
Crown Lengthening Deepithelialization
And more…..
At the conclusion of the course, the participant:
•Will be familiar with the various wavelengths used in dentistry today
•Will understand their effects on oral tissues
•Will understand their uses for specific oral diseases and pathologies found in everyday practice.
•Will be able to incorporate this knowledge into a basis for determining which laser wavelength is most
appropriate for their practice
•Be able to incorporate hard and soft tissue laser dentistry into their practices first thing tomorrow
morning.
For more information on the American Board of Laser Surgery, please go to:
www.americanboardoflasersurgery.org
COURSE LOCATION: HIOSSEN 205-25 ROYAL CREST COURT | MARKHAM, ONTARIO
COURSE FEE: $248 FOR AGD MEMBERS | $499 FOR NON AGD MEMBERS
(12 PARTICIPATION HOURS FOR SEMINAR | CATEGORY 2 HOURS)
24 PARTICIPATION HOURS WITH COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENT.
SUBJECT CODE 135
PLEASE VISIT WWW.ONTARIOAGD.ORG TO REGISTER OR EMAIL
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