Lasers in Dentistry (v.01)
Issued by
Madison College
Prepare the dental hygienist to use diode lasers safely & effectively to treat periodontal disease in dental patients with Laser Bacterial Reduction & Laser Assisted Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy. Laser history, basic laser safety, physics, clinical applications & procedures in the dental office. Students will apply dental laser soft tissue procedures on a porcine jaw in a lab setting, & learn safety guidelines for performing the role of Laser Safety Officer in a dental office setting.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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Understand laser history, basic laser safety, physics, clinical applications and procedures in the dental office.
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Apply dental laser soft tissue dental hygiene clinical procedures on a porcine jaw in a lab setting.
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Develop a plan to play the role of the Laser Safety Officer in a dental office setting.
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Practice using laser on a clinical patient without the laser light activated.
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Visual competency in applying laser practices.