Fellowship in Laser Dentistry

Course

In London

£ 3,995 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    London

  • Class hours

    45h

  • Duration

    6 Days

This blended-learning CPD course is designed for clinical dental professionals who want to gain a sound knowledge of, and experience with, laser-tissue interaction.
You'll learn to use laser therapy to benefit your patients’ experiences and outcomes.
The course aims to provide evidence-based core knowledge in laser use in dentistry as well as refining your practical skills.
Emphasis is placed on integrating this course into the ongoing practice of dentistry for you and your patients.
You'll need to spend approximately 6 hours accessing pre-course materials online, and attend four face-to-face modules, delivered over six days.
You'll earn 45 hours of verifiable CPD (continuing professional development).

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

You must be a registered dental practitioner, dental specialist or registrar in training to attend this course.
You'll need to hold an approved dental qualification.
Some experience of using lasers in clinical dentistry is desirable. However, this isn't necessary in order for you to benefit from this enhanced level of university-endorsed education.

On successful completion of the course you'll gain 45 hours of verifiable CPD, plus a certificate of attendance.

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Subjects

  • Dental
  • Dentistry
  • Laser Dentistry
  • Terminology
  • Laser-tissue interaction
  • Laser terminology
  • Laser development
  • Clinical case design
  • Marketing aspects
  • Laser photonic energy

Course programme

Pre-course module: online (approximately 6 hours)
  • Laser terminology
  • Historical aspects of laser development
  • Clinical case design
  • Laser safety and operating parameters
  • Integration of lasers into dental practice - clinical and marketing aspects
Module one
  • Production of laser photonic energy
  • Relationship of laser emission to 'ordinary' light
  • Production of laser photonic energy by solid-state, gas and semi-conductor-based laser machines
  • Emission modes
  • Laser wavelengths in dentistry: an overview of their applications and laser-tissue interaction
  • Photobiomodulation (low level laser therapy): understanding the mechanism
  • Low-level laser therapy applications in dentistry
  • Photobiomodulation in the management of neuropathic pain
Module two
  • Laser use in hard-tissue management
  • Optimal laser wavelengths and power parameters relative to absorption phenomena in oral hard tissue
  • Laser interaction with dental caries, enamel, dentine, cementum
  • Laser interaction with alveolar bone
  • Laser in aesthetic dentistry
  • Laser-assisted restorative therapy
  • Practical session: laser-hard tissue interaction and its application on pigs heads and extracted teeth
Module three
  • Laser use in oral soft-tissue management
  • Laser wavelengths and consideration of optimal power parameters relative to absorption phenomena in oral soft tissue
  • Laser use in the management of non-keratinised or 'loose' soft tissue structures - lining mucosa, frenula, ventral tongue
  • Laser use in the management of keratinised or 'fixed' soft tissue - gingiva, dorsal tongue
  • Laser in implantology and role of laser-assisted therapy in the management of peri-implantitis
  • Laser use in periodontology: an overview of surgical and non-surgical applications
  • Applications of photodynamic therapy in dentistry
  • Practical session: laser soft-issue hands-on
Module four
  • Laser use in endodontics - orthograde and retrograde applications
  • The scope of laser applications in oral pathology
  • How to assess the quality of a research study
  • Laser applications in oral surgery: an overview
  • Laser applications in endodontic surgery
  • Clinical cases presentations for laser users (participants’ cases)
  • Multiple-choice examination and closing ceremony

Fellowship in Laser Dentistry

£ 3,995 VAT inc.