Laser Dentistry

If you are using a dental laser or thinking about adding the technology to your practice, there are a lot of choices to make in terms of products, education and training.

We have seen some tremendous advances in our beloved profession of dentistry in the last 25 years or so. As computing power has increased, research and development in many areas of dentistry has allowed us opportunities to perform procedures that would have had G.V. Black as happy as a hungry shark in a swimming pool full of tuna.

In this Guide to Dental Lasers webinar, Drs. Samuel Low and Chris Walinski will explore clinical lasers and give an in-depth explanation on why wavelength matters and versatility in lasers.

BIOLASE, Inc. has introduced the EPIC™ X diode laser, what the company is calling its most premier and most complete diode laser for the whole dental team.

Livionex, Inc., a Sillicon Valley life science company focused on biofilms and inflammation, recently released the results of  a double blind clinical trial study on reduction of plaque, gingivitis and gum bleeding.

Convergent Dental Inc., a privately held dental device and technology company, announced that Solea™ was named one of Popular Science’s “Best of What’s New” products for 2014.

A team of researchers at Harvard has discovered that it may be possible to regrow dentin in teeth-through the power of lasers.

DPR sat down with Dr. Robert Convissar, DDS, FAGD, to learn more about how Zolar's dental laser will help doctors improve treatment. DPR: Tell us a little about your background with dental lasers.

Dr. Samuel B. Low, D.D.S., M.S., M.Ed., explains in an on-demand webinar how using a laser can help expand dental practices.

In April 2009, the first FDA clearance was granted for using a diode laser for temporary relief of muscle and joint pain and stiffness, arthritis pain or muscle spasm, the temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or promoting relaxation of muscle.

Renfert USA has announced a new laser pinhole drill, the Top spin.

Dr. Allen Honigman says since using the PerioLase MVP-7 it has changed the way he’s looked at perio cases. But he’s not the only one. His patients are looking at perio surgery differently, too.

Dr. Allen Honigman - a periodonitist for more than 20 years based in Arizona - says he’s been doing the LANAP® procedure from Milliennium Dental Technologies since 2006 and liked it so much he became a clinical instructor of the LANAP® protocol.

Core3dcentres and BioHorizons, Inc. have announced that Core3dcentres North America has been recognized as a BioHorizons Authorized Milling Center for Custom Titanium Abutments and Hybrid Abutments.

Searching for more effective ways to effectively treat periodontal disease in your practice? Check out this free, on-demand webinar sponsored by Biolase: How to Attain Periodontal Success with the YSGG Wavelength for the General Practitioner.

Thinking about investing in an all-tissue laser? In a free on-demand webinar , Dr. Howard Golan offers advice about what you should think about before you buy. Here’s a sneak peak of what he’ll cover.

Looking for more efficient ways to perform less invasive restorative and esthetic dentistry? Attend this free on-demand webinar: "Restorative and Esthetic Success with the YSGG Wavelength."

During the recent Greater New York Dental Meeting, Michael Cataldo, chief executive officer of Convergent Dental, talked to DPR and explained the virtues of the new Solea laser.

Argen Digital is the first and only manufacturer in the dental industry to offer High Noble, Noble and Non-Precious Selective Laser Melted (SLM) substructures.

Uncover the basics of the YSGG wavelength laser in this informative on-demand webinar sponsored by Biolase.

The Academy of Laser Dentistry invites healthcare professionals to attend its 21st Annual Conference with the theme of "Lasers Coming of Age: 21 Years of Enlightenment; Changing Perspectives, Broadening Horizons."

These patient game changers make dentistry more comfortable for your patients, and that makes them more likely to accept treatment and to talk about your practice with family and friends.

This year, clicks are the criteria for gauging reader/user interest. These products are recognized for having the most views in our product database.

AMD LASERS’ Picasso laser technology will now be sold direct in Canada, effective Jan. 1, 2014, AMD announced this month. Picasso laser technology was previously sold through a distributor in Canada.

During the 2013 DenMat Destination Education event this fall, Dr. Michael Miyasaki took some time to give you a behind-the-scenes discussion on soft-tissue lasers.

Digital Media Director Steve Diogo recently chatted with Dr. Christopher Walinski to highlight why employing diode lasers for pain management represents an exciting new frontier in the dental industry.

This family-focused practice relies on technology to provide their patients with the most minimally invasive, high-quality care possible. Biolase lasers, including the WaterLase iPlus and the Epic, play a huge part in making that happen every day.

“I perform more procedures in my office than ever before, feel more confident, and I love the reaction when I tell a needle-phobic patient that they won't need a shot … .”

How three technologies from Biolase-WaterLase iPlus, NewTom VGi and the 3Shape TRIOS-have positioned Golan Family Dentistry as a leading-edge practice that puts optimal patient care and comfort first.

[Editor's note: This article originally appeared in the March 2013 issue of Dental Lab Products] Getting ready to purchase a milling unit can be a very confusing decision. There are so many manufacturer options, so many features to consider, so many specifications to parse out, and so on and so on. It can be exhausting! But that’s where we come in.