Modern Dental Laser Technologies

Course Type: Elective Courses

Expand your knowledge and understanding of the science and parameters behind both widely utilized and participant-specific dental laser platforms. This course will cover essential physics and biology to support understanding and optimization of laser tissue interactions while exploring how to adjust variable parameters to achieve desired treatment outcomes. Participants will engage with techniques and applications designed to support increased utilization, efficiency, and improved patient experiences. Additionally, the course materials will provide a comprehensive foundation to assist those evaluating new or additional laser technology, ensuring alignment with individual practice needs and therapeutic goals.

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The Objectives of this course are for the participant to be able to:

• Discuss proper implementation  and comply with laser safety requirements as well as assume or delegate the role of laser safety officer
• Use the science knowledge gained from the course content to more effectively accomplish their specific treatment goals
• Recognize the important differences and possible applications of the various laser platforms available to dentistry
• Use the knowledge to ensure purchase decisions are suitable for their practice’s individual care profile and goals
• Identify a comfortable level of understanding the adjustable parameters of different laser platforms and the significance of adjusting these parameters.
• Perform specific protocols and care profiles suiting the needs of their practices
• Discuss team training and delegation of certain tasks and procedures to maximize on the investment in laser technology
• Apply the use of the marketing opportunity inherent with this advanced technology 
• Know the understanding of both the non-ablative as well as the ablative laser procedures available in laser dentistry
• Arrange to become empowered, committed and excited to provide laser dentistry regularly to their patients.

Visiting Faculty:

Dr. Douglas Hanson

Course Dates:

• November 21-21, 2025 (Las Vegas, NV)