Practical Laser Assisted Dentistry
June 22, 2024 3:00 PM - June 23, 2024 12:00 AM (GMT)
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Course Description:
With a changing technological society, we have the goal to increase production while conserving time. We must pay attention to the tools that help us accomplish this goal. The dental laser is a product that can help achieve this goal. Dr. Cassis will present a general review of the history of lasers, the physics behind laser dentistry, laser safety, and review some of the lasers available to general dentists. He will discuss how you can successfully incorporate a laser into your dental practice.
Course Objectives:
- Review the history and physics of dental lasers
- Describe laser energy production and its uses in dentistry
- Define the acronym for LASER
- Describe the hydrophotonics phenomenon
- Demonstrate how to incorporate a dental laser into your dental practice and be able to see a return on your investment
Tentative Course Schedule:
8am - 12pm: Didactic Education
12pm - 1pm: Lunch
1pm - 1:30pm: Demo
1:30pm - 5pm: Hands-On Training
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Bruce Cassis is a graduate of West Virginia University School of Dentistry. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Cassis has lectured extensively on the development and clinical applications for laser dentistry both internationally and at nationally recognized dental conferences. Dr. Cassis has a passion for education and for supporting general dentists. He has served at the state and national levels for the Academy of General Dentistry. At the national level he has volunteered as the chairperson on the Membership Committee, the PACE and Communication Councils, also as Vice President and President. Dr. Cassis has his Mastership in the AGD and has also received the AGD’s Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition.
Curriculum Vitae (CV): Doctor's CV can be requested by email.
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Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made more than 30 days before the start of the course - full refund (minus 5% processing fees)
Cancellations made between 15-30 days before the start of the course - 50% refund (minus 5% processing fees)
Cancellations made 14 or less days of the start of the course - no refund
Arizona AGD is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from January 2, 2023 to January 1, 2027. Provider ID# 219287