Greater Collin County Dental Hygienists Society
presents
Laser Utilization and Laser Safety
Competency Training for the Dental Hygienist
A Workshop for Dental Hygienists & Clinicians
Instructor: Scott D. Benjamin, D.D.S.
8 CE Hours of Participation Credit
Date, Times, Location, & Cost:
Saturday September 10, 2011
From 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Collin College Central Park Campus, Conference Center
2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas
Tuition: Thanks to unrestricted educational grants provided by Cetylite Industries, Lexi-Comp, Sirona,
& Burkhart Dental, tuition has been significantly reduced from normal $499 registration fee.
Reduced Registration Fee (includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch)
$100 –per attendee for TDHA & ADHA members
$150 –per attendee for all others
Course Description:
Lasers are an ideal treatment modality for soft tissue procedures, especially as related to periodontal care. A thorough knowledge
of the role and relationship of the laser’s wavelength, power, and temporal modes is key in obtaining the desired outcomes. This
hands-on training course is designed to enhance the hygienist’s knowledge and understanding of the proper techniques, functions
and value that a high-powered soft tissue diode laser brings to their patient care. Attendees will learn about laser physics and
safety, how the laser interacts with tissue, infection control and the workflow required to attain optimal outcomes. Ergonomics,
referral pathways, reimbursement considerations and proper insurance submittal will also be reviewed.
Hands-on activities include the use of a diode laser on porcine tissue and other materials to learn the various soft
tissue procedures that are routinely performed by a dental hygienist. A comprehensive discussion of the
techniques is combined with exercises performing laser assisted periodontal care utilizing Pocket Debridement
Laser Therapy (PDLT).
At the End of This Workshop, Attendees Should Have & Understand:

The patient benefits of dental lasers.
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An introductory knowledge of laser physics.
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Sufficient knowledge on how to set and control the parameters of a diode laser.
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Laser safety & infection control considerations.
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How to perform periodontal Pocket Debridement Laser Therapy (PDLT).
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The relationship of Pocket Debridement Laser Therapy (PDLT) & Locally Delivered Antimicrobials (LDA).
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Guidelines for documentation of laser treatment
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Guidelines dental insurance submission for laser therapy
About the Instructor:
Scott D. Benjamin, D.D.S.
Dr. Scott Benjamin is an international lecturer, author, and authority on dental lasers and advanced dental technologies
and is in full time private practice in rural upstate New York. He is a Visiting Professor at the SUNY at Buffalo School of
Dental Medicine and is a Research Associate at the NYU College of Dentistry. He is the Chairman of the ADA
Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers, a member of the ANSI Sub-committee Z-136 on Laser Safety,
and is an Officer on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD). Dr. Benjamin is a member of the
editorial board of several prestigious peer reviewed dental journals and has published over 200 articles and ADATechnical Reports on lasers, diagnosis, and other advanced dental technologies.
Materials Attendees Should Bring:
It is recommended that participants who have access to their portable diode laser bring their device to the workshop with the
corresponding laser protective eyewear. The 970nm SIROLaser Advance Diode laser will be available for all attendees during the
hands-on portion of the workshop.
It is also recommended that the participants bring a periodontal probe, their magnification eyewear (loupes) and any corresponding laser
filters that they have. Appropriate non-magnifying laser protective eyewear will be provided.
Course Sponsors:
The Greater Collin County Dental Hygienists’ Society
is grateful for the co-sponsorship of this program with
unrestricted educational grants by the following organizations:
Lexi-Comp Online
for Dentistry
Sirona
Dental Systems
Burkhart Dental Supply
Cetylite Industries
Manufacturer of Cetacaine
Collin College
Please Register Early as Space is Limited (RSVP by Sept. 1)
Please mail check and this registration form to Jennifer Perez, 8701 Carlyle Dr. Plano, TX 75025
Make Checks Payable to Greater Collin County Dental Hygienists’ Society
Laser Utilization and Laser Safety Competency Training for the Dental Hygienist
Saturday September 10, 2011
Collin College Central Park Campus, Conference Center
2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas
Practice Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ___________________
Phone: (
) __________________ Fax: (
) _________________ Email: ___________________________
Does the Practice have or the Attendee(s) have Access to a Soft Tissue Laser?
 Yes
 No
If Yes: Manufacturer & Model: _______________________________________________ Wavelength: _______
Are You Planning on Bringing the Laser to the Workshop?
 Yes
 No
Attendees
Names: 1. __________________________ ADHA#___________ 2. __________________________ ADHA#__________
3. __________________________ ADHA#___________ 4. __________________________ ADHA#__________
Payment Information: $100 per Attendee for TDHA & ADHA members (Must present your membership card at registration)
$150 per Attendee for All Others
Register Early as Space is Limited
Any Questions eMail Cathy Nobles, R.D.H. at csquared705@mac.com
Lunch will be catered by Jason’s Deli, please circle your choice of boxed lunch:
Bread: white, whole grain wheat, rye. Meat: oven roasted turkey, smoked turkey, roast beef, ham, chicken salad, tuna salad
or
Wrap: oven roasted turkey, garden or spinach veggie