- Thursday 1/25/2024
- Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Course Code: 385TL
- Cost: No Charge
- Room Location: BCEC Exhibit Floor Classroom F
- Credits: 2 CE Hours
Cut The Cord! Fire Up a Laser!
John Graeber, DMD Dr. John Graeber has been in practice for 50 years. His experience with the dental Lasers spans more than 30 years. He has been a Certified Laser Educator for more than 25 years and has lectured internationally for decades. His practice is comprehensive in scope and has laser clinical experience in all dental clinical specialties. He has authored 20 published articles and the Textbook: MicroInvasive Dentistry: Clinical Strategies and Tools
In this course, you will see how a Diode Laser can be used to prepare tissue for Crown and Bridge Impressioning. The use of retraction cord can be eliminated forever. Lasers make quick work of the retraction process, and can also prepare ideal contours for Gingival tissues surrounding dental restorations and implants. Proper disinfection of the sulcus, hemorrhage control and a dry field permit dentists to create outstanding results with far less effort and stress. Lasers point the way to long lasting restorations.
- See why traditional means of retraction can cause harm to the periodontium
- Learn how Diode Lasers are capable of removing only epithelium from a sulcus
- View in microscopic detail how a diode laser cutting while coagulating gingival tissue
- Learn how the path of insertion applies to gingival tissue
- Appreciate how magnification and lighting can affect preparation precision
- Understand that a Diode Laser can benefit a practice bottom line
Recommended Audience: Assistant, Dentist, Technician
Ambient Noise Disclaimer: Please note that this course will be held on the Exhibit Hall Floor and will be subject to ambient noise.
The AMD Lasers grant has been applied to this course.
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