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"What kinds of procedures does each brand of small desktop soft-tissue laser
perform? What kind of tips does it use? How many classes do you need to take to
do these procedures? Wattage? Costs? In the average general dental practice, what is
the ROI? Is a laser really worth purchasing? As dentists, we can't have every toy and
gadget. And what is the number of actual procedures completed in one month in a
general practice?"
Dr. James Karam, Warren, Michigan
"drjames"
"I use a dental laser in my practice and was initially drawn to the dental laser
because of its versatility-perio, endo, snoring, cosmetic and more. The more I learned
about the dental laser, the more I became fascinated by its ability to perform a variety
of procedures, but there's still a lot to learn about other tasks it can perform, including
biostimulation therapy and treatments for TMD and orofacial pain. The world of laser
dentistry is diverse, and I've only struck the surface!"
Dr. Yu Ting Wang, Frisco, Texas
"Smileup"
"Lasers always seem to be a hot topic. There is some exposure in dental school, but
it can vary based on the technology used by the school. I took the laser certification
course in residency and used a diode laser on a pig, but had mixed thoughts about its
use in the pediatric dental office after the course. 
The biggest area that I could see for growth in my practice with the addition of
a laser would be for infant frenectomies and frenotomies, to help with feeding and
speech in infants and young children. Given the high investment in the technology,
I'm interested in what product would be the most clinically effective and yield the most
ROI for the pediatric dentist.
My questions: What type of laser is the best for cutting soft tissue quickly? Is
a hard-tissue laser really worth the extra expense? What are the biggest limitations
or shortfalls realized by practitioners who already utilize laser technology? And I've
practiced without a laser for so long. Do I really need one?"
Dr. Jarod Johnson, Muscatine, Iowa
"jarod"
"I was exposed to little knowledge about lasers while in dental school, but I have
noticed an increase in their use. I am mostly interested in using them for aesthetic
crown lengthening and troughing for impressions/scans. I would like to also learn
about the different types of lasers and their uses. Some specific questions I have
include:
* What procedures are added when integrating laser technology into a general dentist
practice?
* What are the advantages/disadvantages of diode lasers versus erbium lasers? I know
erbium can do hard and soft tissue, but are there are other advantages?
* And are there any recommended CE courses to take for nonbiased laser education?
(I've already taken Dentaltown's Laser Dentistry basic CE.)"
Dr. Ben Lively, Portland, Oregon
"LivelyDDS"

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