2024/11/16: Burlington, ON: Laser Certification
Presented by: Lorraine Gambacourt, RDH
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Product Description
Soft-Tissue Diode Laser Certification for Ontario RDH's
If you are purchasing on behalf of a team member, please email their full name and email address to [email protected] to receive all of the course communications
CE Hours: 8.5
Date: Saturday, November 16th
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Course Location:
A light breakfast and catered lunch will be provided.
Course Description:
Join us for a full day of comprehensive training for your hygiene department including hands-on training to meet your provincial requirements, scripting for your team to introduce laser hygiene technology to your patients, and the empowerment needed to successfully integrate effective laser technology into your practice.
As the profession of dental hygiene evolves, so does the technology that we employ. Discover how the assistance of a specific laser can provide the ultimate in client care and comfort, treatment outcome and become the “instrument of choice” to complement debridement.
An overview of ‘physics 101’ will be covered to assist in determining the most efficacious laser selection for various treatments. The integration of the laser into non-surgical periodontal therapy and specifically laser bacterial reduction will be supported by compelling evidence. The participants will learn about the various techniques and applications of the diode laser for desensitization, treatment of oral lesions, whitening as well as the opportunities that exist to partner with our dentists for even greater therapeutic outcomes. An introduction to the latest, innovative and affordable soft-tissue diode lasers for immediate integration into dental hygiene practice will be highlighted.
Course Includes:
- Extensive Course handout
- Hands-on clinical application of dental hygiene specific procedures
- Set-up instruction, settings and laser safety guidelines
- Documentation requirements for use
- Client introductory letter to lasers
- Small class sizes to accommodate questions and answers
- Additional resources for continued growth and layered learning
- Certificate of completion
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course the participant will:
- Possess an understanding of laser physics and tissue interaction
- Understand the proper settings and safety of laser use
- Understand the integration of the laser into the dental hygiene appointment
- Review the regulatory body stance related to use of lasers
- Discuss codes and billing for dental hygienists reflecting the services performed
- Introduction of lasers to your dental clients and responses to FAQ
- Discuss resources to help market your laser
- Review the impressive Return on Investment that is possible for your team
*DDS - Join your team and experience the soft tissue diode laser for your dental hygiene department! Email [email protected] and we will send you a separate registration link.
Suggested Goal Statements:
1. Explore the evidence supporting laser integration into my dental hygiene practice
2. Identify how the diode laser may be introduced into my dental hygiene practice within my scope of practice
What Your Colleagues Are Saying About This Course
- Presenter was very knowledgeable. The course covers everything I need to know and skill to start using the laser next workday. Food was good too! ~ Kathleen
- Very grateful to be able to learn this skill and expand my knowledge. I can’t wait to implement this to my office and educate patients. ~ Vianca
- Very digestible content and information. No longer scared of using the laser – excited to use it now! ~ Sara
- Great Q&A, delicious lunch. Videos and hands-on component very helpful. Interesting scientific/case studies – well supported statements with evidence-based proof. ~ Katelyn
- Very, very good! Quite impressed with venue, course handouts and presenter! Thank you. ~ Carolyn
- The presenter was very knowledgeable and patient with questions. The hands-on experience was very helpful and engaging. I am leaving this presentation feeling confident and competent. ~ Ezgi
- Wonderful day! The trainer was extremely informative, and I appreciate all the additional info to support continued growth and learning. This course exceeded my expectations. ~ Jasmin
- Good flow, organization and practical time. Covered above and beyond in theory. ~ Karine
- Well done and organized! Nice hands-on component. Instructor was knowledgeable, approachable & helpful. ~ Lisa.
- I loved everything about the course and the presenter. Everything was well presented and explained with all questions answered patiently. From theory to practicum, all was very well and thoroughly explained. ~ Diksha
- Loved the intimate and casual setting. The trainer was very attentive and helpful. ~ Gini
- Very informative in a pleasant manner. Lots of information in a short time, but did not seem overwhelming. The presenter is awesome! ~ Angela
- The trainer was very knowledgeable and passionate about using soft-tissue lasers in dental hygiene practice. This made the course very enjoyable. ~ Erica
- The presenter did a great job explaining laser steps, which helped me understand the differences and uses of laser. ~ Trudy
- Very clear and concise presentation. This was my first intro to laser, and I feel like I have been given a very good foundation to incorporate into my practice. ~ Ginnie
- Great presenter, environment was comfortable and clean. Information was presented well. ~ Nageen
- Nice atmosphere, fun and relaxed. Mentally stimulating. ~ Simona
- Beautiful space, great presentation, food and a great day overall. ~ Tenna
- Lovely location and hospitality. Very informative, easy to follow because of handouts at the start. I came in with limited understanding of use, and I am very confident to go pick up my laser and use it now. ~ Chantal
- Presenter was very thorough and engaging, very pleasant and comforting. Felt like at home. Thank you so much. I learned so much. Thanks for making me a better hygienist. ~ Hana
- Presenter was great! Very patient and helpful with the hand-on portion. She presented the material in a very relatable way. ~ Cathy
- This course makes laser less intimidating. Would do another rdhu course. ~ Alexandra
- Overall everything was great. The course instructor was awesome. Course covered all good and necessary materials. Thank you! ~ Raheleh
- Trainer was fantastic at presenting the course, it was very detailed and she was super helpful during the hands-on portion. It has helped my confidence. ~ Alejandra