INTRODUCTION

 

This program is meant for practising dentists anywhere in the world searching for complete training in Laser Dentistry.

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DURATION​

 

​​Five months online and 5 days Contact, and three months follow up and certification.

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Title  obtained:  Fellowship in Laser Dentistry

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ELIGIBILITY 

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Bachelor's Degree in Dentistry  from any University

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METHODOLOGY
The course will be completed through 256 hours of theoretical and practical training. Submission of Minimum 3 Finished cases with complete documentation is required for receiving the Fellowship. Candidates can opt for additional cases with the faculty if desired.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES :
• To give students the confidence and ability to enhance their clinical practice by incorporating the latest technological advances and research in using lasers in dentistry.
• To provide an innovative program that enhances current knowledge and
clinical skills in laser use in dentistry.
• To present sound academic theory and high-quality, practical training by mentors.
• To deliver learning using the latest technology, enabling students to access the course while maintaining their commitment to clinical practice.
Through lessons on theory and hands-on participation activities, the course aims to help the student acquire specific proficiency and clinical experience in laser wavelengths principally used in dentistry. The clinical experience activities will be held in the centre in India, with live operations on patients performed by participants under the guidance and supervision of the trainer
The courses will be conducted in English.
SYLLABUS OVERVIEW
• The syllabus will be enhanced knowledge and understanding of laser physics and laser-tissue interaction.
• Additional core areas shall explore the phenomena of ablative and non- ablative uses and the application of laser photonic energy.
• With such basics, the broader applications of laser use in dentistry shall be considered.
• At all times, the application of laser photonic energy shall be based on
evidence-based research, and considerable emphasis shall be placed on the review of selected literature.
• Students shall be expected to demonstrate clinical skills commensurate with the appropriate level for fellowship study. Clinical case presentations shall form a core example of these skills.
Unit 1. Fundamentals of Lasers Physics in Dentistry
Aim: This Unit will provide a basis for theoretical knowledge of photonics, the electromagnetic spectrum and the relationship between photon energy, wavelength and frequency. This development of theory into the production of machines capable of producing coherent laser photonic energy, together with examples of current laser use in dentistry, will be demonstrated.
• Light propagation and interaction in nature. Electromagnetic spectrum.
• Light physics. Consideration of electromagnetic spectrum. Historical perspectives. "' Physics foundations of laser photonics. Laser photonic energy propagation
• History of laser development. The photo-electric effect, MASER, LASER.Integration of lasers into dentistry.
• Basic principles of laser light production. Population inversion phenomena. Examples of laser units.
Unit 2. Laser tissue interaction
Aim: This Unit covers all aspects of the interaction between a chosen laser wavelength and a
target tissue element. The influence of emission modes, power density factors, and parameters governing thermal change within the tissue will be demonstrated. Additional clinical examples will demonstrate the benefits and complications of laser-tissue interaction.
• Theoretical aspects of light interaction with target tissue
elements. Absorption phenomena. Calculation of absorption
coefficient and ablation threshold.
• Photoablation phenomena - photovaporolysis, photoplasmolysis.
• Laser emission modes. Laser ablation of soft tissue. Laser ablation of hard tissue. Theoretical concepts.
• Factors affecting laser-tissue interaction. Power density phenomena. Contact and non-contact applications. Physical parameters of laser applications- beam angle, adjunctive cooling factors. Tissue thermal relaxation concepts and applications.
• Benefits of laser-tissue interaction. Complications - wavelength, power, anatomy.
• Literature Review A selective literature review of theoretical and clinical articles will be studied and assessed.
Unit 3. Laser safety
Aim: This Unit comprehensively reviews regulatory and practical aspects of laser safety, reflecting ANSI(USA) regulations.
• Factors contributing to the need for laser safety
• Regulatory framework defining laser safety. IEC, ANSI Regulations.
• Review of computation of MPE and NOHD for differing laser wavelengths
• Factors that affect safety within the controlled area
• Defining a "best practice" approach to laser safety. Local Rules
• Literature Review. A selective literature review of theoretical and
clinical articles will be studied and assessed.
Unit 4. Low-level laser use
Aim: This Unit provides knowledge of sub-ablative (non-surgical) laser
photonic energy and its interaction with target tissue elements. The concept of photobiomodulation is explored, and the clinical use of low-level laser devices is demonstrated.
Additionally, the use of non-ablative laser radiation in diagnostics and laser use in photodynamic therapy are described.
• History of low-level photonic energy use. Photobiomodulation
• Overview of different uses of low-level photonic energy
• Intra-cellular aspects of low-level laser radiation
• Extra-cellular aspects of low-level laser radiation. Pain control, Aspects of inflammatory response modulation
• Photo-dynamic therapy. Development, applications, theory
• Clinical aspects of PDT. Anti-bacterial aspects. Clinical techniques.
• Photodiagnosis. Theory. Applications. Caries detection. OCT
techniques.
• Literature Review. A selective literature review of theoretical and
clinical articles will be studied and assessed.
Unit 5. Laser use with soft tissue
Aim: A comprehensive exploration of all laser wavelengths with targets oral soft tissue elements. Emphasis is placed on the benefits and drawbacks of laser use versus other surgical treatment modalities. Examples of clinical techniques, comparisons of wavelengths and expected outcomes of surgical procedures on fixed keratinized soft tissue structures and non-dental, non-keratinized soft tissue structures in the oral cavity.
• Overview of absorption phenomena relative to wavelength, Anatomical considerations
• Laser use with non-keratinized, non-attached oral soft tissue
• Laser use with keratinized, attached soft tissue.
• Clinical techniques. Comparison of wavelengths and surgical procedure.
• Literature Review. A selective literature review of theoretical and clinical articles will be studied and assessed.
Unit 6. Laser use in periodontology
Aim: Overview of the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. The use of surgical and non-surgical lasers in the treatment of periodontal pathologies. Emphasis is to be placed on the adjunctive role of lasers within accepted treatment modalities.
• Consideration of pathogenesis of periodontal disease. Overview of current theory.
• Role of Laser radiation's role in treating prime aspects of
periodontal disease.
• Laser use in gingival curettage.
Techniques, benefits, drawbacks, and comparisons with conventional techniques.
• Laser use in bacterial decontamination. Techniques, benefits, drawbacks. Comparison with conventional treatment modalities.
• Laser use in calculus removal. Techniques, benefits, drawbacks. Comparison with conventional techniques.
• Laser use in reconstructive surgery. Infra-bony pocket treatment. GBR
techniques.
• Use of Low-level lasers in periodontal treatment. PACT techniques.
• Literature review. A selective literature review of theoretical and clinical articles will be studied and assessed.
Unit 7. Laser use with hard tissue
Aim: A comprehensive exploration of all laser wavelengths with target dental hard tissue and alveolar bone elements. Emphasis is placed on the benefits and drawbacks of laser use versus other surgical treatment modalities. Examples of clinical techniques, wavelength comparisons and expected outcomes of surgical procedures. Exploration of integration of current restorative materials technology with adjunctive laser use in cavity preparation and restoration.
• Overview of absorption phenomena relative to the wavelength
• Consideration of thermal phenomena relative to pulse delivery and
hard tissue ablation.
• Anatomical considerations. Cavity design considerations. Micro-retention composite technology relative to cavity preparation using laser photonic energy.
• Laser tissue interaction with enamel. Prime chromophore interaction. Spallation.
• Laser tissue interaction with dentine. Prime chromophore interaction. Removal of caries.
• Adhesion to laser-treated tissues. Microleakage and bond strength. Clinical procedures
• Temperature rise in the pulp chamber during cavity preparation. Deep dentin treatment and decontamination
• Use of laser radiation in bone surgery. Anatomical surgical considerations.
• Literature Review A selective literature review of theoretical and clinical articles will be studied and assessed.
Unit 8. Laser use in endodontics

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  Overview of the current theory of endodontic treatment of deciduous and permanent teeth.Aim: An overview of the pathogenesis of dentine hypersensitivity, pulpal pathology and periapical infection associated with the consequences of pulp death. The use of lasers in pulp flowmetry. The use of laser photonic energy in the physical preparation of the root canal, elimination of bacterial contamination and obturation techniques in endodontics. Emphasis will be given to the adjunctive use of laser radiation within accepted therapeutic protocols. The use of lasers in treating apical pathology and open-flap peri-apical surgery.Consideration of pathogenesis of pulpal inflammation infection.

• Overview of absorption phenomena relative to the wavelength-assisted canal preparation and laser-assisted bacterial reduction. Consideration of procedures.

• Laser pulpal flowmetry. Pulp capping, laser- assisted apical surgery, Dentine hypersensitivity.Additional clinical applications. Laser-assisted canal obturation. Laser-  articles will be studied and assessed.

• Literature Review A selective literature review of theoretical and clinical

Unit 9. Laser use in implantology
Aim: An overview to be provided on the development and practical protocols associated with placing root-form osseointegrated dental implants. Consideration is given to the adjunctive use of lasers in preparing the osteotomy site and exposure of second- Stage implant recovery techniques. Pathogenesis of peri-implantitis and the possible use of surgical and low-level laser radiation in treatment modalities. Additional adjunctive use photosensitizers in low-level photodynamic anti-bacterial chemotherapy in treating peri-implantitis.
• Overview of current theory and application of osseointegration in relation to implantology.
• Risk analysis of laser radiation in implantology. Review of wavelength
and temporal emission modes and effects on the implant surface.
• Laser-assisted procedures in relation to implantology. Osteotomy
preparation, second - Stage recovery of implants.
• Pathogenesis of peri-implantology. Consideration of current treatment
protocols. Use of laser radiation in the adjunctive treatment of peri-
implantology.
• Literature Review A selective literature review of theoretical and clinical
articles will be studied and assessed.
Unit 10. Peri oral Esthetics in dentistry
Aim: This topic will cover laser procedures in Peri oral esthetic modern concept of facial beauty
• Overview of the current application of pulsed light { IPL) and laser light for
hair removal, skin rejuvenation-biostimulation, smoothening of
wrinkles, skin resurfacing, acne and scar reduction, improving texture
and laxity.
• Modern concepts of smile design and esthetic dentistry
• Tooth Bleaching
• Impression/gingival sulcular preparation
• Gingival re-contouring
• CAD-CAM impression
Unit 11. Case Studies
Aim: The outreach of the degree is determined as a qualified level of competence in both theoretical and practical aspects of laser
dentistry. The submission of clinical cases shall be deemed as evidence of adjunctive laser use in the delivery of primary dental care.
The certification level shall be the submission of a minimum of
Three case studies in a chosen laser wavelength or combined laser wavelengths. A formatted template shall enable a standardized approach to clinical case submission. Additional to this Unit shall be a guide to photographic techniques and MS PowerPoint techniques {Mac
equivalent). Submission of clinical cases shall be in hard copy and
digitized formats.
• Detailed guidelines for case presentation and photography will be
provided.
• Photographic documentation and written descriptions of clinical cases will
be submitted online using a pre-formatted template file for assessment
purposes.
• Minimum requirements - images will include before, after and significant
steps during the treatment to use the chosen laser
wavelength and technique.
Assessment: There will be assessment Exams that are conducted online
after every Unit of a theory session and a final assessment at the end of the course completion.

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Location and details of the nearest training center for contact sessions will be sent after registration

 

The Fees

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Course Fee: £ 930 (+VAT for UK applicants)  

 

• Registration cum First part payment: £ 230

• Balance payment as 3 monthly installments of 235 to be completed before the contact session

Clinical training included 

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The registration process:

• Pay  £230

• After payment, send a copy of the Practice license/Dental Degree and a headshot photo soft copy to secretary@londonacademyofdentistry.co.uk 

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