What Can Laser Dentistry Do for You?

What Can Laser Dentistry Do for You? is organized by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry and will be held from Dec 03 - 04, 2021 at VCU School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America.

Audience: Dental Hygienists, Dentists

Accreditation:
VCU School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. VCU School of Dentistry designates this activity for a total of 13.00 continuing education credits.
• Lecture: CEUs - 8
• Participation: CEUs - 5

Description:
In recent years, laser dentistry has superseded many traditional dentistry practices, making treatments more precise and less painful. This newer style of dentistry utilizes intense beams of light projected by a dental laser. New York City laser dentist, Dr. Convissar uses dental lasers to perform a wide variety of treatments, including soft tissue shaping and removal.

The FDA deemed laser dentistry to be safe for public usage in 1990 and approved the use of seven different wavelengths for dental use. These different wavelengths create a world of difference in how the lasers operate, and their usefulness in the oral cavity. Since then, many dentists including NYC laser specialist, Dr. Convissar, have incorporated dental lasers into everyday procedures – reducing bleeding, anxiety and post-treatment recovery times. The beauty of dental lasers is that they damage far less of the surrounding tissue than traditional techniques – which means less discomfort and pain. The use of lasers for specific procedures found in everyday general practice will be highlighted.

Here are some of the other benefits associated with laser dentistry:
• Faster healing and tissue regeneration.
• Preservation of more of the natural tooth.
• Reduced bleeding during and after treatment.
• Reduced need for anesthesia.
• Reduced need for stitches and sutures.
• Reduced risk of bacterial infections after procedures.

Educational Objectives: 
Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:
• List the various wavelengths used in dentistry today.
• Describe the effects of lasers on oral tissues and their uses for specific oral diseases and pathologies found in everyday practice.
• Determine the appropriate laser wavelength for their practice.
• Incorporate hard and soft tissue laser dentistry into their practices first thing Monday morning.