Lasers and Dentistry: Practical Uses
Friday, April 26, 2013 with Bruce L. Cassis DDS, MAGD, MWCLI
There are two sections to the Laser and Dentistry Course, lecture and hands on. Attendance at
the lecture course is required to participate in the hands on session.
The lecture portion of this course covers the history of lasers, the physics behind laser dentistry,
laser safety and an overview of the lasers available to general dentists. Participants will discuss
how lasers can be successfully incorporated into the dental practice.
Objectives:
1. Review the history of dental lasers.
2. Review the physics of dental lase.rs
3. Describe laser energy production and its uses in dentistry.
4. Define the acronym for LASER.
5. Describe the hydrophotonics phenomenon.
Lecture: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Tuition: $200.00
The hands on (limited to 15 participants) portion will allow dentists to work with Er,Cr: YSGG
laser and a diode laser on extracted teeth or pig jaws. Each participant will have the opportunity
to perform common office procedures enhanced by the use of laser technologies such as
Gingivectomies, Gingival Flap Procedures, Clinical Crown Lengthening, Frenulectomies,
Extractions, Cavity Preparations, as well as Apicoectomies.
1. Name at least 4 dental procedures enhanced or improved by the use of a laser.
2. Safely demonstrate the use of an Er.Cr: YSGG laser and a diode laser on extracted
teeth, pig jaws, or suitable substitutes.
3. Demonstrate how to incorporate a dental laser into your dental practice.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a two part course: lecture and participation segments require separate
registrations. You must attend the lecture to register for the hands-on portion.
Hands on: 1:00pm – 5:00pm (limited to 15 participants)
Tuition $325.00
Dr. Cassis is a graduate of The University of West Virginia School of Dentistry. He has
advanced training in laser dentistry, implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral sedation, occlusal
diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Cassis includes in his accomplishments being awarded Mastership
to the Academy of General Dentistry as well as Mastership Certification in Physics, Safety, and
Regulatory Guidelines, and Clinical Applications with the Er, Cr: YSGG Laser from the World
Clinical Laser Institute.