Lasers in Dentistry

Date: 03 May 2018

Location: Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre, Dubai, UAE

Target Audience: Dentists

Accreditation: 7 CE

Topics to be discussed:

A brief introduction to Laser Physics and Laser-tissue interaction.
Diode laser treatment indications, possibilities and limitations.
Using Diode Lasers in Everyday Practice.
Er,Cr:YSGG Laser treatment indications, possibilities, and limitations.
Using Er,Cr:YSGG Laser in Cosmetic, Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, and Everyday Practice
Live Lasers Demonstrations with Diode Lasers
Live Lasers Demonstrations with Er,Cr:YSGG Lasers
Hands-on Practical with both wavelength

Agenda

09:00 – 09:30	Lecture: What is LASER? Brief introduction to Laser Physics: How to choose the correct wavelength? What are the limitations? What is a laser-tissue interaction?
09:30 – 11:00	Lecture: Using Diode Lasers in Everyday Practice Biostimulation and treatment of TMD Treatment of Herpes Labialis and Aphthous Ulcers Sulcular Debridement and pocket disinfection Endodontic Disinfection Soft tissue management (gingivoplasty and tooth exposure) Frenectomy Operculectomy Implant second surgery Troughing for impressions Bleaching
11:00 – 11:15	Discussion
11:15 – 11:30	Coffee break
11:30 – 12:30	Lecture: Using Er,Cr:YSGG Laser in Cosmetic, Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, and Everyday Practice Part 1 Smear free cavity preparation Class V cavity preparation Pediatric Dentistry Veneer/laminate preparation Removal of laminates without harming the porcelain Root Canal Preparation Apical Surgeries
12:30 – 14:00	Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:15	Lecture: Using Er,Cr:YSGG Laser in Cosmetic, Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, and Everyday Practice Part 2 Treatment of peri-implantitis and implant bed preparation Laser-assisted periodontal treatment Frenectomy Gingivoplasty Depigmentation Impacted tooth exposure Soft tissue management Fibroma excision Closed flap crown lengthening Interdisciplinary Dentistry
15:15 – 15:30	Discussion
15:30 – 15:45	Coffee Break
15:45 – 16:15	Live Laser Demonstrations with Diode Laser Soft tissue surgeries on sheep head Root Canal disinfection on an extracted tooth Biostimulation applications on volunteers among the attendees
16:15 – 16:45	Live Laser Demonstrations with Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Soft tissue surgeries on sheep head Root Canal preparation of the extracted tooth Cavity preparation of the extracted tooth
16:45 – 17:30	Hands-on Practical
17:30 – 17:45	Exam
17:45 – 18:00	Final Discussion