LASER CERTIFICATION COURSE FOR THE DENTAL HYGIENIST
Pricing
$595
Early Bird Special
$549
30 Days Prior to Course
Online Registration
Six (6) hours of continuing education credit will be provided.
SCHEDULE
**Attendees are encouraged to bring loupes and are welcome to bring their
own lasers. Diode lasers, safety glasses, and laser safety inserts, as well as PPE
will be provided.
LET’S GET LASER FOCUSED!
COURSE DESCRIPTON
As lasers are becoming the standard of care for non-surgical periodontal therapy, hygienists are looking for training and education on the safe and effective use of lasers. This 8-hour in-person course is designed to provide the dental hygienist with the education and confidence to implement laser technology into protocols. From this course the attendees will learn laser physics, tissue interactions, soft tissue procedures, suggested settings, documentation, charting, codes, verbiage, techniques, and tips to achieve safe and effective treatment and results for patients. The hands-on portion will allow the attendees the opportunity to demonstrate the use of lasers for several procedures. Laser Bacterial Reduction, Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Hemostasis, desensitizing, and treatment of oral lesions will be performed on typodonts and porcine jaws. Videos and case studies will support the course.
As lasers are becoming a common therapeutic device used in the dental setting, hygienists are looking for training and education on the safe and effective use of lasers. This 8-hour in-person course is designed to provide the dental hygienist with the education and confidence to implement laser technology into protocols. From this course the attendees will learn laser physics, tissue interactions, soft tissue procedures, suggested settings, documentation, charting, codes, verbiage, techniques, and tips to achieve safe and effective treatment and results for patients. The hands-on portion will allow the attendees the opportunity to demonstrate the use of lasers for several procedures. Laser Bacterial Reduction, Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Hemostasis, desensitizing, and treatment of oral lesions will be performed on typodonts and porcine jaws. Videos and case studies will support the course.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand laser physics and tissue interactions
- Operate the laser device to understand biological interactions
- Demonstrate competency in using the laser with hygiene procedures
- Understand the protocols and techniques for each laser procedure
- Utilize and understand the laser safety protocols
- Understand the laser device, tips, and settings
- Learn how to identify the patients’ specific laser therapy needs
- Feel confident in the verbiage and communication with patients
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Understand laser physics and tissue interactions
- Operate the laser device to understand biological interactions
- Demonstrate competency in using the laser with hygiene procedures
- Understand the protocols and techniques for each laser procedure
- Utilize and understand the laser safety protocols
- Understand the laser device, tips, and settings
- Learn how to identify the patients’ specific laser therapy needs
- Feel confident in the verbiage and communication with patients
About Lynn Atkinson :
Lynn Atkinson RDH has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 30 years. She graduated from Cypress College, California with a degree in Dental Hygiene and has been fortunate enough to be a part of several dental teams that have incorporated state-of-the-art technology. Her passion for utilizing technology while delivering the highest quality of patient care keeps her practicing four days a week as the Clinical Hygiene Director for a high-performing, patient-oriented dental practice in Mission Viejo, California. Lynn lectures and provides clinical, hands-on training to dental professionals on successfully incorporating lasers and other adjunctive therapies into their protocols. For the past several years, Lynn has been a speaker at numerous conferences across the nation, speaking on a variety of topics. She lectures locally in addition to her hands-on courses, has authored several published articles, and has been a guest speaker on industry audio media platforms, enjoyed nationwide.
Lynn is an active member and participant in multiple dental associations and organizations. Lynn is a key opinion leader for several dental manufacturers and companies including Biolase, Biogaia, and EMS. She serves on the Board of Directors at the Academy of Laser Dentistry as Auxiliary Chair, and a member of the ALD Speakers Bureau, Education, Conference, and Testing Committees. Lynn is the honored recipient of the ALD 2022 Leon Goldman Clinical Excellence Award.
About Lynn Atkinson :
Lynn Atkinson RDH has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 30 years. She graduated from Cypress College, California with a degree in Dental Hygiene and has been fortunate enough to be a part of several dental teams that have incorporated state-of-the-art technology. Her passion for utilizing technology while delivering the highest quality of patient care keeps her practicing four days a week as the Clinical Hygiene Director for a high-performing, patient-oriented dental practice in Mission Viejo, California. Lynn lectures and provides clinical, hands-on training to dental professionals on successfully incorporating lasers and other adjunctive therapies into their protocols. For the past several years, Lynn has been a speaker at numerous conferences across the nation, speaking on a variety of topics. She lectures locally in addition to her hands-on courses, has authored several published articles, and has been a guest speaker on industry audio media platforms, enjoyed nationwide.
Lynn is an active member and participant in multiple dental associations and organizations. Lynn is a key opinion leader for several dental manufacturers and companies including Biolase, Biogaia, and EMS. She serves on the Board of Directors at the Academy of Laser Dentistry as Auxiliary Chair, and a member of the ALD Speakers Bureau, Education, Conference, and Testing Committees. Lynn is the honored recipient of the ALD 2022 Leon Goldman Clinical Excellence Award.
Online Registration
Eight (8) hours of continuing education credit will be provided