Elevating Non-Surgical Therapy with Adjunctive Laser Technology

Course Description

1 Hour Course

This course introduces clinicians to the potential of diode lasers in non-surgical periodontal therapy. Participants will explore the critical role of adjunctive therapies in enhancing clinical care and improved outcomes for patients. Emphasis will be placed on the science, safety, and practical integration of diode lasers into the hygiene workflow. 

This course is ideal for dental hygienists and dentists seeking to expand their skill set and leverage advanced technology to deliver superior nonsurgical periodontal care. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of laser therapy’s impact on periodontal health and how to incorporate diode lasers into their clinical practice. 

Course Outcomes and Learning Objectives:

• Examine the limitations of traditional non-surgical periodontal therapy and the importance of adjunctive approaches to support long-term oral and systemic health. 
• Gain an understanding of laser physics, safety protocols, and how diode lasers operate to enhance periodontal treatment outcomes.  
• Identify how diode lasers can be used effectively for bacterial decontamination, biostimulation, and soft tissue management, including sulcular debridement and bacterial reduction. 
• Develop a step-by-step protocol for incorporating diode laser therapy into non-surgical periodontal therapy, maximizing efficiency, patient comfort and ROI. 
• Learn verbiage and strategies to educate patients on the advantages of laser technology, emphasizing its role in supporting healing and systemic health.