UT Health San Antonio Continuing Dental Education UT Health San Antonio Continuing Dental Education

Dental Laser Proficiency Course and Clinical Simulation

Participation/Certification Course for Dentists and Dental Hygienists

January 28, 2022 - January 29, 2022

Course overview

Has the hoopla surrounding the introduction of lasers to dentistry been more smoke than substance? Since 1990, the USFDA has approved the use of 7 different wavelengths creating a world of difference in how the lasers operate, and their usefulness in the oral cavity.

The first day will detail laser use in the following: Non-Surgical, Surgical & Regenerative Periodontal Therapy, Surgical & Restorative Implantology, Esthetic/Cosmetic Dentistry, Fixed & Removable Prosthetics, Practice Manage- ment/Marketing, Oral Med/Oral Surgery/Oral Path, Pedo/Ortho, Pedo & Adolescent Operative Dentistry, & Endo.

The second day will provide each participant hands-on experience with the various wavelengths, performing surgical procedures on in-vitro models. Real time videos of routine laser procedures will be part of the discussion of specific instrument settings and techniques for laser surgical procedures.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the course, the participant will be familiar with the various wavelengths, their effects on oral tissues, and their uses for specific oral diseases and pathologies found in everyday practice.

Presenter(s)

Robert Convissar, D.D.S., B.S.
- ROBERT CONVISSAR, D.D.S., B.S., is a pioneer in the field of laser dentistry. One of the first dentists to use lasers in dentistry, he has over three decades of experience with CO2, Diode, Erbium, and Nd.YAG wavelengths. The author of over fifteen peer-reviewed papers on lasers and six laser dentistry textbooks, he is the most widely published general dentist in the field of laser dentistry in the world. An internationally acclaimed lecturer from New York, Dr. Convissar has delivered over 300 Laser Dentistry Certification courses worldwide. He is a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the International Affiliation of Tongue Tie Professionals, and many other prestigious organizations. He obtained his degree from New York University College of Dentistry in 1980.

Time

Check-in: 7:30 AM (Friday & Saturday) at Campus
Program time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Friday )
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Saturday)

Location

UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry

Tuition

Individual: $620.00

(The School of Dentistry thanks Diamond Dental Supply for its unrestricted educational grants in support of this continuing education series.)

Credit

Hours: 12

IMPORTANT INFO

You may bring your loupes
You may also bring your small diode lasers, if you would like to be trained on your own device.
We will have lasers available at his course.