P011 Lasers in Dentistry State of the Art

About This Course

Development in the field of laser dentistry has taken place at a rapid pace in recent years. Therapeutic concepts that seemed merely fiction some years ago, are now a reality and form a valuable part in the spectrum of possible therapies. During the presentation, participants will find out what lasers are, what kinds of lasers are present and how they can benefit from using lasers in their practice including their advantages and disadvantages, indications and outcomes for soft and hard tissue lasers. These applications will be applied to all areas of dentistry including restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontology, oral surgery and implantology. You will learn about different lasers, when to use them, which lasers are suitable for hard and soft tissues.

Aims

This course aims to provide information and awareness of what kinds of lasers are available, when to use them and which lasers are suitable for hard and soft tissues.

Objectives

 Learners will be able to:

• Understand what lasers are and what kinds of lasers are available.
• Understand the broad spectrum of use, of lasers.
• Explain which lasers are suitable for hard and soft tissues.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

• What lasers are and what kinds of lasers are available.
• The broad spectrum of use of lasers.
• The lasers which are suitable for hard and soft tissues.

GDC Development Outcomes