Hands-On Laser Dentistry

Advancing Dental Practice Through Technology

Description

This course covers the practical aspects of laser use in dental procedures, encompassing appropriate techniques and patient care considerations.

Participants acquire hands-on experience with diode lasers through supervised training session. Additionally, the course will explore emerging trends and future applications of laser technology in dentistry, preparing practitioners for advancements in this field.

 

MORNING TEA PROVIDED

Learning objectives

  • Understanding the fundamentals of Laser physics and operation
  • Laser-Tissue Interaction
  • Laser Safety
  • Different Types of Lasers (Blue, Red) and Their Characteristics
  • Comparative Analysis of Lasers and Alternative Treatment ModalitiesIntegration of Laser Technology in Dental Practice
  • Knowing different Clinical Applications of Lasers in Various Dental Specialties
  • Hands-on experience of Laser

Presenters

Dr. Pradeep Koppolu is the Discipline Lead and Program Convener of Periodontics and Implantology at the University of Western Australia and serves as an expert reviewer for the Western Australian Health Central Human Research Ethics Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (2006), a Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics from India (2011), and a PhD in Periodontics from Malaysia. He is certified in laser dentistry by the European Medical Laser Association and UCSF School of Dentistry, USA. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI) and The Pierre Fauchard Academy (FPFA), with additional qualifications in clinical research and trial monitoring. He is a registered specialist periodontist & Implantologist in Saudi Arabia recognized by SCFHS, he has published over 125 papers, holds two patents, authored a book on research methodology, and amassed nearly 2000 citations with a Google Scholar h-index of 23.

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