Description
Course Outline:
Part 1: Foundations in Laser Dentistry (Online Digital Learning Platform Self-Paced) – 6 hours
- Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Light
- Chapter 2: Production of Light
- Chapter 3: Laser-Tissue and Laser-Material Interactions
- Chapter 4: Clinical Applications in Laser Dentistry
- Chapter 5: Laser Safety in Dentistry
Part 2: In-Person Lecture and Hands-On Workshop – 8 hours
- This part includes a minimum of 6 hours of didactic device-specific or wavelength(s)- specific training, more than 3 hours of which are devoted to supervised hands-on activities. Includes a review of the laser fundamentals.
Part 3: ALD Dental Laser Standard Level Online Exam – 1 hour
- 1-hour timed exam with 75 multiple-choice questions. This is a closed book exam, administered online by the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Participants will have access to this exam after completion of both Parts 1 and 2.