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2010 Soft Tissue Diode Laser Certification Course

Chris Owens, D.D.S., has lectured both nationally and internationally on subjects ranging from Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry to High Tech Laser Dentistry. He is a founding member of the WCLI (World Clinical Laser Institute) where he has received his Mastership Status as a certified laser educator.
Dr. Owens accomplishments include writing articles for publication on laser dentistry and helping to develop educational tools for doctors and patients to better understand lasers role in dentistry.

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Course agenda:

8:00 am - 8:30 am	Continental Breakfast
8:30 am - 8:45 am	Welcome and Course Overview
8:45 am - 10:00 am	Laser Physics and Safety
10:00 am - 10:15 am	Mid-Morning Break
10:15 am - 12:00 pm	Laser Clinical Procedures
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Lunch
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Laser Hygiene Periodontal Applications
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm	Mid-Afternoon Break
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm	Hands on Exercises
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm	WCLI Certification Examination

Lasers in Dentistry and Hygiene

In an informative, in-depth presentation, Chris Owens, D.D.S. will lead attendees through the exciting world of lasers in dentistry and periodontal therapy.
The course will cover laser physics, safety and tissue interaction as well as demonstrating techniques for success with laser periodontal therapy.
Participants will not only learn through slide and video presentations but will also have the opportunity to perform live hands on exercises.
Each participant upon satisfactory completion of the course will receive 8 CE credit hours and Associate Fellowship Certification through the World Clinical Laser Institute.

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the training program you will be able to:

Diagnose and perform all types of soft tissue procedures with lasers
Explain how lasers used in periodontal therapy achieve their effect on biological tissue
Differentiate laser light from natural light
Be familiar with laser tissue interaction
Specify factors which influence the effects a laser has on biological tissue
Indicate the specific effects thermal thresholds have on biological tissue
Specify wavelength and operating parameters of lasers you are using
Review safe and effective set-up, operation and maintenance of the laser systems

You will learn how to incorporate lasers into the periodontal department:

What is involved in a typical laser appointment
How to determine which patients are laser candidates and to introduce this form of dental care to the patient
Soft tissue and periodontal applications for lasers besides curettage
Average Fees for Various Dental Laser Procedures
Most commonly used insurance codes

You will also learn how to answer the most common patient questions regarding laser dentistry:

I was in good shape when I was in there two years ago, what happened?
I was in here six months ago, why didn't you find this before?
My teeth feel okay (or my gums don't bleed), what do you mean I have a disease?
You have not probed my gums like that before, why now?
How are you going to get the infection out of there?
Are you going to remove my gums?
Are you qualified to do this treatment?
This is all new stuff, does it work better?
Is this treatment good forever? Will I have to have this done again?

What Are Laser Periodontal Procedures?

One of the most popular laser periodontal procedures involves using specific lasers as an adjunct to the sulcular debridement process. The laser light is delivered to the sulcus using a flexible fiber optic, designed to focus energy and selectively vaporize diseased tissue while leaving healthy tissue intact. The laser also vaporizes bacterial tissue toxins and in some cases has proven to delay the re-population of certain bacteria.

Bacterial reduction (specifically Porphyromanas gingivalas, Provotella intermedia and Actinobacillus acetinomycetem comitans) appears to coincide with significant pocket reduction and a decrease of bleeding on probing, hence assisting in the treatment of periodontal disease. Wavelength is a very important consideration of this procedure as the treatment objective is to selectively remove diseased tissue at a very shallow depth of penetration with adequate coagulation and minimal post-operative discomfort. Current studies are focusing on bone regeneration realized as a result of laser periodontal procedures with specific wavelengths.

The benefits of this procedure attributed to the use of the laser are many. The small size and flexibility of the fiber optic delivery system provides for easy access to the pocket. The laser-assisted procedure is considerably faster than traditional methods and also results in less bleeding, less post-op pain and discomfort and less trauma than traditional mechanical debridement. Initial studies indicate that specific lasers initiate a process of bacterial decontamination resulting in delayed pathogenic bacterial re-population. The vast majority of adult patients could realize benefit from this type of procedure and based on its minimally invasive nature, patient acceptance is high.

Course Dates and Locations:

San Francisco, CA	Friday, January 15th, 2010
Orange County, CA	Friday, January 22nd 2010
Seattle, WA	Friday, February 5th, 2010
Newark, NJ	Friday, February 12th, 2010
Washington, DC	Friday, February 19th, 2010
Denver, CO	Friday, February 26th, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT	Friday, March 12th, 2010
Phoenix, AZ	Friday, March 19th, 2010
Chicago, IL	Friday March 26th, 2010
San Diego, CA	Friday April 2nd, 2010
Boston, MA	Friday April 9th, 2010
Las Vegas, NV	Friday April 16th, 2010
Detroit, MI	Friday April 23rd, 2010
Anaheim, CA	Friday May 7th, 2010
Minneapolis, MN	Friday May 21st, 2010
St. Louis, MO	Friday June 4th, 2010
New York, NY	Friday June 18th, 2010
Portland, OR	Friday June 25th, 2010
Miami, FL	Friday July 16th, 2010
Seattle, WA	Friday July 23rd, 2010
Washington, DC	Friday August 13th, 2010
Newark, NJ	Friday August 27th, 2010
San Francisco, CA	Friday September 10th, 2010
Chicago, IL	Friday September 17th, 2010
Phoenix, AZ	Friday September 24th, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT	Friday October 1st, 2010
Boston, MA	Friday October 15th, 2010
Orange County, CA	Friday October 22nd, 2010
Orlando, FL	Friday November 5th, 2010
San Diego, CA	Friday November 12th, 2010
Detroit, MI	Friday November 19th, 2010
St. Louis, MO	Friday December 3rd, 2010
Spokane, WA	Friday December 10th, 2010
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How to register:
1. Your Micro 980 Diode Laser Serial Number is mandatory for your Registration to receive FREE tuition
2. Your Registration does not include air fare and hotel accommodation arrangements

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Registration for additional staff members:

Dentist	$ 695.00
Hygienist	$ 695.00
Staff	$ 395.00

Please process separate registration for each additional staff member (paid registration) at the link below:
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Disclosure: Course outline provided by Advanced Laser Training Company