June 8-9, 2024
About
LA&HA Master in Laser Dentistry Module I
Event Dates
June 8-9, 2024
Course Outline
Objective of the first module
- The first module of the Master’s Program (2 days) represents a comprehensive overview of laser physics, laser interactions with different biological tissues, laser safety, operating a dental laser device and selected treatments.
- The first module is designed to provide basic knowledge to understand different laser treatment methods in dentistry. PHAST Start to Restorative, Soft Tissue Surgery, Endodontics, Perio, and Nightlase.
The program for the first module:
- Laser Treatments
- Restorative
- Perio Surgery and pocket reduction
- Endo with SWEEPS
- NightLase AirWay
- Photobiomodulation
- Laser physics
- The electromagnetic spectrum and laser wavelengths
- History of lasers
- Basic interaction with tissues
- Construction of a solid-state laser
- Laser parameters / Laser beam profiles
- Delivery of a laser beam
- Laser safety
- Thermal effects
- Mechanical effects
- Electrical and fire hazards
- Chemical hazards
- Eye hazards and protective goggles
- Laser safety standards and implementation in the dental office
- Laser interactions with biological tissues
- Ablation mechanism
- Transmission mechanism
- Reflection mechanism
- Scattering mechanism
- Hands-on training with all mechanisms
- Operating Fotona dental laser devices
- Technology features (VSP, EFC, QSP)
- Handpieces overview
- Setting parameters
- Device maintenance
- Hands-on operation of the device
Multiple choice test
Details
About the speaker
Dr. Scott Benjamin is an internationally recognized expert on dental lasers and advanced dental technologies. He is in private practice in upstate New York where he utilizes several different lasers of various wavelengths on an everyday basis. Scott has faculty appointments at several universities overseeing their laser programs and is a Past-Chair of ADEA’s Special Interest Group on Laser in Dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Benjamin Co-Chairs the ADA Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers and is an active voting member of ANSI Committee Z136 on Laser Safety and is a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD).
Location
One King West Hotel & Residence
1 King Street West, Toronto
ON, M5H 1A1