Laser Dentistry Archives - American Laser Study Club

ANSI z136.3 - proper position of LEV suction nozzle

Proper positioning of the Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) suction nozzle

The suction nozzle should be as close as possible to the surgical site (per ANSI) and no further than 2 inches away (per CDC). In this video, you will see some great examples of proper suction nozzle position by Drs. L. Kundel DMD; P. Rubin DMD...

June 12, 2020

The safe removal of water spray dispersed laser plume is not covered by ANSI Z136.3 Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care (2018 Edition)

By Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys ANSI Z136.3 Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care (2018 Edition) defines laser plume as one of the non-beam laser hazards since it contains viral, bacterial, and other cellular and aerosolized...

May 27, 2020

Martin Kaplan, DMD, Becomes an Honorary Member of the American Laser Study Club

Martin Kaplan, DMD, has been awarded an Honorary Membership at the American Laser Study Club (ALSC). Dr. Kaplan was a recipient of the 2020 Kumar Patel Prize in Laser Surgery for his outstanding contribution to pediatric dental laser surgery...

May 5, 2020

American Laser Study Club 2020 Symposium – Speaker Line Up Announcement

“Breathe and Thrive” is the theme of the 2020 Symposium and it is focused on airway disorders.

November 7, 2019

Dr. Richard Winter Interviewed at the ALSC Symposium

Dr. Richard Winter is a general dentist who focuses on reconstructive and implant dentistry. Dr. Winter presented at the first and second American Laser Study Club Symposia and shares his experience learning and networking at the Symposia.

October 31, 2019

rowe laser tongue tie release demo video

Tongue-Tie Release Demonstration Video – Matthew Rowe, DDS, MSD

Matthew Rowe, DDS, MSD, gives a hands-on demonstration and introduction to CO2 laser tongue-tie release on a pig jaw during a recent American Laser Study Club (ALSC) continuing education course. This video was taken at the “Pediatric...

October 17, 2019

Matthew Rowe, DDS, MSD, Interviewed at the ALSC Symposium

In this interview, Matthew J. Rowe, DDS, MSD, shares his experience at the past American Laser Study Club Symposia. Dr. Rowe views the symposia as an excellent platform for a variety of medical professionals to work together to do their best for...

October 14, 2019

Allison M. Adams, DMD, Interviewed at the ALSC Symposium

In her interview, Dr. Allison Adams shares her experience attending the 2019 American Laser Study Club Symposium. She touches on subjects such as, the quality of the presentations and networking.

September 4, 2019

Diana Batoon, DMD, Interviewed at the ALSC Symposium

Diana Batoon, DMD, shares her experience at the American Laser Study Club Symposium. She talks about the benefits of attending the Symposium ― gaining knowledge and great networking opportunities ― and how well the Symposium was organized. She...

August 23, 2019

German Ramirez-Yañez, DDS, MDSc, MS, PhD, FRCD, Interviewed at the ALSC Symposium

A great interview with Dr. Ramierz-Yañez recorded at the 2019 American Laser Study Club Symposium. During the interview, he touches on his experience at the Symposium. Dr. Ramierz-Yañez presented at the Symposium and a video recording of his...

July 12, 2019

Announcing Keynote Speakers and Opening Registration for the 2020 Symposium

The American Laser Study Club’s 3rd Annual Symposium (Feb 28, 29, Mar 1, 2020, near Fort Lauderdale, FL) is honored to announce two of its keynote speakers, Richard Baxter, DMD, MS, and Soroush Zaghi, MD. Both doctors presented at the...

June 27, 2019

Soroush Zaghi, MD, Interviewed at the ALSC Symposium

We invite you to watch our interview with Soroush Zaghi, MD, an ENT, sleep apnea specialist, and medical director of the Breathe Institute in Los Angeles, CA. He lectures internationally on the topics of tongue-ties and sleep apnea and was a...

June 24, 2019

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