This lecture course which incorporates short case presentations and videos of clinical procedures provides a basis for commencing laser use in clinical dental practice. The following topics will be addressed:

• Principles of laser operation
• Unique properties of laser energy
• Laser - Tissue interactions
• Hard tissue laser procedures (including caries therapy, bleaching, and desensitization)
• Soft tissue laser procedures (including periodontal disinfection and biostimulation)
• Regulation of lasers
• Using lasers within the scope of clinical practice
• Laser safety requirements for clinical practice.

The course includes a formal written examination to ensure that the standard of knowledge and understanding required by the regulations have been met.

How does this course apply to you?

All dental practitioners
This course is suited to dental hygienists and oral health therapists, but will also be of interest to dentists considering using a laser in clinical work.
It is designed to fulfil the legislative requirements from Radiation Health Queensland for training in laser operation and laser safety, in order to gain a laser use licence for a Class 4 laser for dental procedures. The course has been accredited by Radiation Health for this purpose.