Expand your knowledge of lasers in dentistry!
Over the last 40 years, lasers have become an important tool in both dentistry and medicine. The most frequently mentioned advantages of using dental lasers include improved healing, precision in surgery, and a generally bloodless field. The FDA has cleared several different laser wavelengths for use in dentistry. It is imperative that the surgeon understand how to choose the appropriate parameters (i.e., wavelength, power, time, and beam spot size) to achieve the desired results with minimum collateral damage to the tissue.
The laser dentistry continuing education courses listed below help train dentists, oral surgeons, and other related medical professionals about the most popular dental laser wavelengths, physics of laser surgery, means of controlling a laser effect on tissue, and techniques of dental laser use.
ALSC Endorsed In-Person Courses*
| Course & Instructor(s) | Organizer | Location | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties, and Laser Frenectomies Martin Kaplan, DMD; Erica Zolnierczyk, DMD; Robert Pick, DDS, MS; Joy Lantz, RDH, COM®️, CBS; Kimberly Benkert, RDH, BSDH, MPH, COM®, FAADH; Melissa Schiff, IBCLC, RLC, CBS; and Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys | American Laser Study Club | Oak Brook, IL, USA | May 20-21, 2022 |
| Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties, and Laser Frenectomies Martin Kaplan, DMD; Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC; Karrie Page, MSLP, R.SLP, S-LP(C), COM®, IBCLC; Nicole Dickson, MSLP, R.SLP, S-LP(C), COM®; and Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys | American Laser Study Club | Edmonton, AB, CAN | Jun 17-18, 2022 |
| Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties, and Laser Frenectomies Brynn Leroux, DDS; Andrew Horng, DDS; Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC; and Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys | Southern Maryland Dental Society | College Park, MD, USA | Jul 23-24, 2022 |
| Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties, and Laser Frenectomy Integration into Your Dentistry Practice Martin Kaplan, DMD; Ann Bynum, DDS; Max Sulla, DDS; Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC -SLP, COM®️; Lisa Paladino, CNM, IBCLC; and Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys | American Laser Study Club | Mahwah, NJ, USA | Aug 19-20, 2022 |
| 2023 Breathe & Thrive Symposium | American Laser Study Club | San Antonio, TX, USA | Feb 17-19, 2023 |
| More Course Dates and Locations Coming Soon. | |||
ALSC Endorsed Advanced Live Patient Courses*
Prerequisite: must have previously attended at least one ALSC endorsed course or equivalent.
| Course & Instructor(s) | Provider | Location | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Live Patient Course Richard Baxter, DMD, MS | Alabama Tongue-Tie Center | Pelham, AL, USA | Jun 24, 2022; Jul 15, 2022; Aug 5, 2022 |
ALSC Endorsed Laser Dentistry Online Training*
ALSC Endorsed AAPMD Educational Events*
The ALSC is a proud Collaboration Cures Affiliate of the AAPMD
| Organization | Upcoming Events Link |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry (AAPMD) | View AAPMD Events |
*Disclaimer: The American Laser Study Club (ALSC) does not engage in the practice of medicine, endorse any particular commercial products, doctors, surgeons, medications, treatment, or techniques. The clinical opinions expressed in these courses do not necessarily represent the position of the ALSC. The laser physics content of the ALSC’s introductory courses utilizes laser-tissue interaction science curriculum developed by the ALSC. All courses are for educational purposes only and do not replace appropriate clinical training. If you should have any questions or concerns about these courses, please contact the organizing party as indicated.
Great course! Enjoyed it immensely. Speakers were great. Program was organized well.
Ashley Swan, DMD
Deschutes Pediatric Dentistry
Bend, OR, US
The program was very informative and I am taking away much more knowledge than in previous courses.
Nathalie Phaeton, DDS
Oasis Pediatric Dental Care and Orthodontics
Falls Church, VA, US
Great program, walked away very comfortable with everything I learned.
Rassa Abdoll, DDS
Center for Pediatric Dentistry
Gilbert, AZ, US
Dental Laser Courses Proficiency Curriculum Continuing Education (CE)
The ALSC’s curriculum overcomes the known limitations of many laser dentistry courses and includes the detailed physics of soft tissue ablation and coagulation with laser and hot tip (non-laser) devices. ALSC will provide lecture notes handouts, an ALSC online laser-tissue interaction knowledge exam, and an option for online laser safety training and examination through the Laser Institute of America.
Laser Dentistry Training Topics Include:
- Training for Dental Laser Procedures and Specialties: Non-surgical, surgical and regenerative, periodontal therapy, surgical and restorative implantology, fixed and removable prosthetics, oral medicine, oral surgery, oral pathology, pediatrics, endodontics, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, practice management, marketing, and more.
- Ankyloglossia and Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis, treatment, understanding of infant feeding physiology, and being able to perform tongue- and lip-tie releases (frenectomy) on patients of all ages.
- Laser Physics: Depending on the laser’s wavelength, the laser can have a variety of effects on different tissue types and chromophores. Find out how various wavelengths can be applied in the oral cavity.
- Dental Laser Types and Wavelengths: Surgical Lasers, Photobiomodulation (previously called low level light / laser therapy), Diode (660 – 1,064 nm), Nd:YAG (1,064 nm), Er:YSGG (2,780 nm), Er:YAG (2,940 nm), and CO2 (9,300 – 10,600 nm).
- Laser Safety Training: Learn how to safely operate various laser wavelengths for different treatment modalities.