Laser Dentistry

[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.

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.

Set to launch at the upcoming ADA event in New Orleans, the X-Runner ablative laser scanning handpiece for the Lightwalker AT dual-wavelength dental laser offers automated all-tissue ablation capabilities, and allows the user to adjust cutting area size and shape.

From versatility to gentler treatments, the Photon soft tissue diode laser from Zolar offers many benefits.

Stephanie Pietrantonio Lodding, RDH, says the No. 1 complaint she hears from dentists is high-quality, high-tech product purchases go under-utilized by the hygiene department.

In the field of laser dentistry, patients and dentists are seeing more and more benefits associated with advancements in the technology.

Millennium Dental Technologies’ PerioLase MVP-7 Nd:YAG dental laser has received a landslide of praise recently on Dental Products & Reviews, an online buyers guide that lets dentists share their experiences with the products they use everyday in their practices. 

DPR chatted with the CAO Group’s MD Division Vice President Steve Hardy about the Precise SHP, a new diode laser system the company launched at last week’s California Dental Association trade show in San Francisco, Calif.

Why one clinician loves DenMat's new SOL laser, and why you might want to incorporate it into your practice as well.

Earlier this year DenMat launched its SOL diode laser on the cover of Dental Products Report. Following the release, Product Manager Andrew Aradi shared some background about the product's development.

You want to provide the best care possible, and give patients a reason to come back to your practice. You need to find a way to set yourself apart, to get patients talking about your practice and the great experience they had while there.

DPR recently spoke with Biolase Director of Clinical Research and Education Dr. Chris Walinski about the company's continuing innovations in laser dentistry, plus its claim as an established player in 3D imaging solutions. Q: Biolase has-for many years-been synonymous with innovation in dental lasers. The WaterLase is a standard bearer in that tradition. How has the WaterLase brand and product evolved to meet the needs of the high-tech dental practice?

Zolar Technology & Mfg Co. Inc. has announced it has received FDA clearance of its exciting new Soft Tissue Dental Laser - Photon (3w) and Photon plus (10w) adding one of the most innovative products in the dental laser industry.

A second look at some must-have products PLUS a patient and team member’s take on the Wand STA from Aseptico.

This week, we take you inside three cutting-edge dental practices and give you an exclusive look at the products and technologies that have helped shape these practices while enabling them to provide the best care possible. 

How laser dentistry can revolutionize your practice, plus a dental laser roundup.

The Technology 4 Medicine Lightwalker Laser, a dual wave-length laser, allows hard and soft tissue procedures. Dental laser wavelength is important because specific body tissues interact in different ways depending on the particular laser source.

Unlike traditional casting processes, which produce about 20 dental frames per day, the EOSINT M 270 direct-metal laser-sintering system (DMLS) creates up to 450 dental units per day using CAD data.

The American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) announced it has named Jeffrey S. Dover, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., as the organization’s new president.

Patient Perspective is an opportunity for patients to share their thoughts on the latest technology and materials.

John Bernhard of Biolase gives you an overview of the dual wavelength WaterLase iPlus all-tissue laser.

The SOL™ diode laser is said to be the ideal device for entry-level and experienced users. It reportedly delivers power and essential features at an economical price. It is portable, precise, has enhanced ergonomics, a single interface and a high-contrast aiming beam to make laser dentistry easier.

Andrew Aradi of DenMat talks to DPR at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting about Denmat's newest laser, the SOL Portable Diode Laser.

Anchored by the multi-use laser, this practice and its patients find high-value in high-tech.

The EPIC™ diode laser provides three distinctive treatment modes: surgery, whitening and pain therapy. The laser is controlled by a full-color touch-screen interface.

From dental instruments to dental composites, here's what you missed this week.

BIOLASE Technology Inc. introduced a new line of all-tissue lasers, the Waterlase MDX, at the annual Chicago Dental Society Winter Meeting.

The Picasso dental laser is purported to be an affordable laser featuring a touch screen with 8 programmable presets and modes, a multiple language menu and low annual operating costs to make it easy to integrate throughout the practice. KEEPS COSTS LOW: Disposable tips and low cost strippable fiber along with a low operating cost make it well suited for first-time or expert laser practitioners.

Since Dr. Terry Myers started experimenting with lasers in dentistry almost 30 years ago, people have tried to dismiss this technology as a passing fad. But even a quick look at national journals for the dental and dental hygiene professions over the past six months shows a significant number of articles that address lasers in all aspects of dental care. Why is this “fad” captivating the professional imagination? To me, the answer has two parts.

If you’re not used to treating children with behavioral issues or patients with special needs, the thought of having one of these patients in your chair can be a little intimidating. You might even be inclined to avoid it all together. But treating these patients can be a rewarding addition to your practice; you just have to take a little extra time to prepare.