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.
SOME COURSES HAVE BEEN CANCELED
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. See Below.
ALSC Endorsed Laser Dentistry Courses*
Filter Courses: Laser Frenectomy / TOTS Laser Dentistry Proficiency Training Show All
| Course & Instructor(s) | Organizer | Location | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional Approach to Sleep, Breathing and Laser Frenuloplasty CANCELED Soroush Zaghi, MD; Sandra Valcu-Pinkerton, RDHAP; Chelsea Pinto, DDS; Leyli Norouz-Knutsen; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | The Breathe Institute | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Apr 3-5, 2020 |
| Live Frenectomy Laser Course CANCELED Diana Batoon, DMD | Momentum Dentistry | Scottsdale, AZ, USA | Apr 17, 2020 |
| TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 19-20 Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC | Chrysalis Orofacial | Washington, DC, USA | Apr 17-18, 2020 |
| Functional Approach to Sleep, Breathing and Laser Frenuloplasty CANCELED Soroush Zaghi, MD; Leyli Norouz-Knutsen; Sandra Valcu-Pinkerton, RDHAP, COM; and Tad Morgan, DDS | The Breathe Institute | Dallas, TX, USA | Apr 18-19, 2020 |
| Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry for the Pediatric Population RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 21-22 Athanasios Zavras, DDS, MS, DrMedSc; Martin Kaplan, DMD; Melissa Mugno, OMT; Cathy Watson-Genna, BSc, IBCLC; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | Boston University | Boston, MA, USA | Apr 24-25, 2020 |
| Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies with Live Surgery Demonstrations RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 28-29 Martin Kaplan, DMD; Tara Erson, DMD; Melissa Mugno, OMT; Cara Riek, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, IBCLC; Piya Gandhi, DDS; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | American Laser Study Club | Las Vegas, NV, USA | May 1-2, 2020 |
| TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC | Chrysalis Orofacial | Chapel Hill, NC, USA | May 15-16, 2020 |
| Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 21-22 Martin Kaplan, DMD; Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | American Laser Study Club | Calgary, AB, CAN | May 8-9, 2020 |
| Functional Approach to Sleep, Breathing and Laser Frenuloplasty CANCELED Soroush Zaghi, MD; Sandra Valcu-Pinkerton, RDHAP; Chelsea Pinto, DDS; Leyli Norouz-Knutsen; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | The Breathe Institute | Los Angeles, CA, USA | May 22-24, 2020 |
| Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies with Live Surgery Demonstrations Martin Kaplan, DMD; Maxim Sulla, DDS; Lisa Paladino, MS, RN, CNM, IBCLC; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | Dental Studies Institute of New Jersey | Fairfield, NJ, USA | May 29-30, 2020 |
| TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC | Chrysalis Orofacial | Washington, DC, USA | Jun 19-20, 2020 |
| Plot the TOT: A Collaborative Map to Optimal Outcomes Ann Bynum, DDS and Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC | Chrysalis Orofacial | Greenville, SC, USA | Jun 26-27, 2020 |
| TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC | Chrysalis Orofacial | San Antonio, TX, USA | Jul 11-12, 2020 |
| Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies Martin Kaplan, DMD; Molly Gunsaulis, DDS; Melissa Mugno, OMT; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | American Laser Study Club | Spokane, WA, USA | Jul 17-18, 2020 |
| TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC | Chrysalis Orofacial | Phoenix, AZ, USA | Jul 24-25, 2020 |
| Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies Martin Kaplan, DMD; and Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC | Southern Maryland Dental Society | College Park, MD, USA | Aug 1-2, 2020 |
| TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC | Chrysalis Orofacial | Chicago, IL, USA | Aug 7-8, 2020 |
| Treating Pediatric Tongue and Lip Ties with Lasers: A Hands-On Experience Martin Kaplan, DMD; Annette Skowronski, DDS; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | University of Detroit Mercy Dental | Detroit, MI, USA | Aug 7-8, 2020 |
| Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies with Live Surgery Demonstrations Martin Kaplan, DMD; Yanitza Feliciano, DMD; Lizbeth Holguin, DDS; Cara Riek, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, IBCLC; Melissa Mugno, OMT; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | American Laser Study Club | El Paso, TX, USA | Aug14-15, 2020 |
| Functional Approach to Sleep, Breathing and Laser Frenuloplasty Soroush Zaghi, MD; Sandra Valcu-Pinkerton, RDHAP; Chelsea Pinto, DDS; Leyli Norouz-Knutsen; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | The Breathe Institute | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Aug 14-16, 2020 |
| Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies Martin Kaplan, DMD; Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | American Laser Study Club | Calgary, AB, CAN | Aug 21-22, 2020 |
| Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies with Live Surgery Demonstrations Martin Kaplan, DMD; Tara Erson, DMD; Melissa Mugno, OMT; Cara Riek, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, IBCLC; Piya Gandhi, DDS; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | American Laser Study Club | Las Vegas, NV, USA | Aug 28-29, 2020 |
| TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC | Chrysalis Orofacial | New Orleans, LA, USA | Aug 28-29, 2020 |
| Plot the TOT: A Collaborative Map to Optimal Outcomes Ann Bynum, DDS and Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC | Chrysalis Orofacial | Greenville, SC, USA | Sep 25-26, 2020 |
| Dental Lasers: Basic Competency Hands-On Workshop for Dentists Annette Skowronski, DDS | University of Detroit Mercy Dental | Detroit, MI, USA | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Functional Approach to Sleep, Breathing and Laser Frenuloplasty Soroush Zaghi, MD; Sandra Valcu-Pinkerton, RDHAP; Chelsea Pinto, DDS; Leyli Norouz-Knutsen; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | The Breathe Institute | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Oct 9-11, 2020 |
| Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry for the Pediatric Population Athanasios Zavras, DDS, MS, DrMedSc; Martin Kaplan, DMD; Cathy Watson-Genna, BSc, IBCLC; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | Boston University | Boston, MA, USA | Nov 21-22, 2020 |
| Functional Approach to Sleep, Breathing and Laser Frenuloplasty Soroush Zaghi, MD; Sandra Valcu-Pinkerton, RDHAP; Chelsea Pinto, DDS; Leyli Norouz-Knutsen; and Peter Vitruk, PhD | The Breathe Institute | Clifton, NJ, USA | Dec 11-13, 2020 |
ALSC Endorsed Advanced Live Patient Courses*
Prerequisite: must have previously attended at least one ALSC endorsed course or equivlent.
| Course & Instructor(s) | Provider | Location | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Live Patient Course Richard Baxter, DMD, MS | Alabama Tongue-Tie Center | Pelham, AL, USA | Apr 3, 2020; Apr 17, 2020 (FULL); May 15, 2020 (FULL); Jun 12, 2020; Jul 24, 2020; Aug 14, 2020; Sep 18, 2020; Oct 16, 2020; Nov 13, 2020; Dec 4, 2020 |
ALSC Endorsed Laser Dentistry Online Training*
| Title | Author(s) | CE Credits | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue-Tied Academy Online Comprehensive Course | Richard Baxter, DMD, MS | 12 | Tongue-Tie Academy |
| Incision and Coagulation/Hemostasis Depth Control During a CO2 Laser Lingual Frenectomy | Cara Riek, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, IBCLC, and Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys | 2 | Dental Sleep Practice |
| 2019 ADA Children’s Airway Conference Session Three: Anatomy Concerns: What’s Important About This? | Richard Baxter, DMD, MS | 1.5 | ADA CE Online |
| 2019 ADA Children’s Airway Conference Session Four: Clinical Procedures in Dental Practice, Anatomy Concerns: ENT Surgery, Success in Practice: Creating Your Interdisciplinary Pediatric Airway Team | Richard Baxter, DMD, MS | 2.25 | ADA CE Online |
| The Tongue’s Role in Airway, Sleep, and Feeding Issues in Children | Richard Baxter, DMD, MS | 2.5 | DentalTown |
| Tongue-Ties and Lip-Ties – Treatment and Case Studies | Richard Baxter, DMD, MS | 2 | DentalTown |
| Tongue and Lip Ties: Assessment, Diagnosis and Evidence for Treatment | Richard Baxter, DMD, MS | 1.5 | DentalTown |
*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 Proficiency Curriculum
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, 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:Â 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:Â 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 CO2Â (9,300 – 10,600 nm).
- Laser Safety Training: Learn how to safely operate various laser wavelengths for different treatment modalities.
Live Frenectomy Laser Course – CANCELED
A Functional Approach to Sleep Medicine and Frenuloplasty – CANCELED
TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training
Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies with Live Surgery Demonstrations
Functional Approach to Sleep, Breathing and Laser Frenuloplasty – CANCELED
TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training
Plot the TOT: A Collaborative Map to Optimal Outcomes
TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training
Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies
TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training
Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies
TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training
Treating Pediatric Tongue and Lip Ties with Lasers: A Hands-On Experience
Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies with LIVE SURGERY Demonstrations
Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies
TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training
TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training
Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies with LIVE SURGERY Demonstrations
Plot the TOT: A Collaborative Map to Optimal Outcomes
Functional Approach to Sleep, Breathing and Laser Frenuloplasty
Dental Lasers: Basic Competency Hands-On Workshop for Dentists
Functional Approach to Sleep, Breathing and Laser Frenuloplasty
Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry for the Pediatric Population
Functional Approach to Sleep, Breathing and Laser Frenuloplasty
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