Role of Lasers in Dental Hygiene
Friday, January 30, 2026
10:00 – 11:00 am
Course Code:
648RL
Credits:
1
CE Hour
This course will analyze lasers from the basics on where they came from, how they work, new features with newer lasers and how lasers differ than other modes of treatment and technology used in dental hygiene. We will explore how dental hygienists are incorporating lasers into their daily routine breaking each procedure down into easy to learn steps. You will be able to identify the ideal patients for laser treatment, what the laser is doing inside the body to help the patient, when to incorporate lasers within the hygiene visit, what kind of results to expect and how you can increase profits utilizing lasers.
Leave this course with a detailed plan on how to easily bring lasers into your practice, where to start, and how to easily add lasers to any hygiene schedule.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of new trends with lasers, how lasers have transitioned over the years and current research into lasers in hygiene
- Understand how lasers work and what lasers are doing inside the body to help patients achieve their best oral health
- Identify ideal patients for laser treatment, what kind of results to expect and how to increase profits utilizing lasers
- Master tips to effectively implement lasers into every hygiene schedule and how to elevate your current laser therapy plan by introducing advanced laser modalities
The AMD Lasers grant has been applied to this course.
The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
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