Expanding Primary Care with Lasers

Course Information

Presented by Dr Dail Kim. 'Lasers in Everyday Dentistry – for the Everyday Dental Practice' introduces clinicians to the practical and versatile role of dental laser technology in modern general practice. This session focuses on how lasers can assist with everyday procedures by improving precision, patient comfort, and clinical efficiency across a wide range of treatment situations.

This is a hands-on course and participants will have the opportunity to use the laser to mimic dental procedures on inanimate tissues. 

Designed for both dentists and auxiliary staff, this course offers adaptable insights that can be integrated into any practice style and used immediately in day-to-day patient care.

Topics
• Laser physics & safety
• Laser tissue interactions
• Patient considerations
• Unique advantages of laser in dental & surgical care
• Photobiomodulation – science and application
• Clinical applications & advantages of lasers in dental practice

Learning Objectives
• Gain an understanding of the science of lasers
• Gain an understanding of the cellular interactions of lasers
• Explore the applications of lasers in multiple aspects of dentistry
• Understand safety aspects of laser use
• Understand the role of Photobiomodulation in patient care