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Laser-Tissue Interaction Short Video Review – Soft-Tissue Laser Education

Peter Vitruk, PhD, founder of the American Laser Study Club (ALSC), presents a short review of laser-tissue interaction as it applies to laser surgery in vascular tissue. Dr. Vitruk discusses different laser wavelengths’ strengths and...

May 18, 2020

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

Hot Glass Tip Diode Frenectomies ARE NOT Laser Frenectomies

During diode laser soft-tissue surgeries, both the excessive thermal necrosis (from the heat emanating from approx. 1,000° Celsius charred hot glass (!) tip) and the excessive bleeding (from cuts by cold glass (!) tip that lost the char) can...

June 3, 2019

The 2019 Journal of the American Laser Study Club is Now Available Online

We are excited to announce the second issue of the “Journal of the American Laser Study Club” was launched at the American Laser Study Club’s 2nd Annual Symposium on March 29 in Phoenix, AZ. This informative journal is free for American Laser...

April 16, 2019

The American Laser Study Club 2nd Annual Symposium – Speaker Line Up Announcement

BOTHELL, Wash., Updated November 21, 2018 – Don’t miss the chance to attend the 2019 premier gathering of the top laser surgeons and dentists at the American Laser Study Club (ALSC) 2nd Annual Symposium March 29–31, 2019, in...

November 13, 2018

New Educational Material – Introduction to Laser Cosmetic Surgery

The new page covers several topics around the use of lasers in cosmetic surgery, including the principles of ablative and non-ablative laser application. The content is illustrated/supported by 11 cosmetic laser surgery cases. Thank you, Dr...

October 19, 2018

Special ALSC Price on the New ANSI Z136.3 (2018) – Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care

In partnership with Laser Institute of America (LIA), for a limited time, American Laser Study Club members can purchase the new edition of the “ANSI Z136.3, American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care” at the discounted...

August 15, 2018

American Laser Study Club 2019 Symposium Call For Abstracts

Call For Abstracts Now Through September 30, 2018 You are cordially invited to submit an abstract of your presentation and join your fellow clinicians and researchers at the 2nd Annual Symposium of The American Laser Study Club (ALSC) in Phoenix...

July 6, 2018

Video Presentations From the 2018 ALSC Symposium Are Now on Sale

Now you can own a digital copy the incredibly successful 2018 American Laser Study Club’s Inaugural Symposium. Available immediately are high definition video copies of the ALSC Symposium’s presentations. The presentations are based on a wide...

June 18, 2018

Photos from “Frenectomies & Beyond: A Modern Approach to Laser Education that Challenges Traditional Methods Addressing Ankyloglossia and Tethered Oral Tissues”

Enhance your understanding of the issues of pediatric laser dentistry, including tongue- and lip-ties.

April 30, 2018

Incision and Coagulation/Hemostasis Depth Control During a CO₂ Laser Lingual Frenectomy

This comprehensive article elucidates the main principles of controlling the laser’s depth of incision, and the depth of coagulation / hemostasis during a CO2 laser frenectomy. It then goes on to illustrate these principles through a case study...

March 29, 2018

C. Kumar N. Patel Prize in Laser Surgery

Introducing the Kumar Patel Prize in Laser Surgery

BOTHELL, WA, March 26, 2018 – The American Laser Study Club (ALSC) establishes The Kumar Patel Prize in Laser Surgery. The prize will be awarded annually, at the ALSC Annual Symposium, based on the merits of recipient’s contribution to the...

March 26, 2018

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