ABC of LASER in Dentistry. Discover The Magical Power of Light

PART I “ INTRODUCTION to LASER “ 

• LASER Physics and How Do they Work 

• Understanding the LASER parameters and terms [ Power, Frequency, Energy,……] 

• LASER-tissue interactions 

• Types of LASER Devices used in dentistry and their differences 

• Difference between Variable LASER wavelengths 

▪ PART II “ ALL-TISSUE LASER “ 

• Understanding the Mechanism of action of ERBIUM LASERs

 • Difference between the Types of all-tissue LASERs 

• How to Handle the Device Properly 

▪ PART III “ DIODE LASER “ 

• DIODE LASER Types used in Dental Field 

• Difference Between devices And Different Wavelengths 

• How to adjust and choose proper parameters according to each case 

• How to Control Thermal heat energy of LASER 

▪ PART IV “The Applications of LASER in dental field in the Everyday Practice” 

• Aesthetic Applications ➢ Gingival Depigmentation ➢ Teeth Bleaching ➢ Gingivectomy ➢ Gingivoplasty 

• Soft tissue Applications ➢ Frenectomies ➢ Fibromas ➢ Mucocele ➢ Gingival Troughing ➢ Operculectomy ➢ Tooth Exposure

 • Periodontal Applications ➢ Pocket Disinfection ➢ Perimplantitis ➢ LANAP ➢ PAD 

• Endodontic Applications ➢ Canal Disinfection ➢ Laser-Assisted irrigation 

• Therapeutic Applications ➢ Low Level Laser Therapy “LLLT” ➢ Pain Reduction ➢ Teeth Hypersensitivity ➢ Apthus Ulcer ➢ Healing Promotion ➢ TMD 

▪ PART V “LASER Safety Protocols” ❖ Live Demo ❖ How to set up a dental laser device. ❖ Hands-on training on DIODE LASER