Course description
Leading expert in lasers and Periodontal specialist, Rana Al-Falaki, BDS, MFDS RCSI, MClinDent; MRD RCS, and Michaela ONeill, RDH FAETC, have specially designed a fully comprehensive, three module course spread over three dates.
It will examine the advantages, uses and protocols of laser use within a dental hygienists and dental therapists scope of practice.
Many dental professionals speak of the benefits of dental lasers in the field of dental hygiene.
In light of this, more hygienists, therapists and dentists are using lasers in their practice. Why not join them and try lasers for yourself?
Is there a laser in your practice but you don’t know how to use it?
This course is perfect for the hygienist or therapist in an existing laser practice to optimise use of the laser.
Don’t own a laser but want to learn more?
Learn about lasers in the field of periodontology, its research and usage in these areas, and gain a full clinical understanding of how to use lasers effectively and safely.
MODULE ONE - Friday 1st March 2019
- Will cover what a laser is, the different types and how they can be used
- Picking your patients
- Treatment protocols
- Case studies and clinical research on the topic
MODULE TWO - Saturday 2nd March 2019
- Laser safety
- How to use lasers
- Practical experience
- Case study preparation
MODULE THREE - Friday 21st June 2019
- Presentation of case studies to peers
- Chance for reflective learning via assessment of results and troubleshooting
- Further uses of laser in dentistry
- The participant who presents the best case will have the opportunity to publish their work
Go from beginner to competent laser user in this exciting 3 module course.
TESTIMONIALS
“Great experience & support outside the classroom – really enjoyed the case study experience”
“The course was informative and very relevant to practice – very practical”
“Excellent course delivered by very experienced clinicians. This has given me skills & confidence to proceed with my own patients”
“Had a great time learning the use of laser. Knowledge and experience of course leaders was exceptional and very relevant to the groups needs. The group were also very easy to get along with”
“Very Educational hands on experience and very supportive team”
If required, please book a visit from our laser expert, Chris Minall, to assist you in the use of the laser during appointments with your chosen patient/s.
Email Chris Christopher.Minall@optident.co.uk or call 07469155435.
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