PART I (Tunér)
Article: Laser phototherapy in dentistry
Author: Dr. Jan Tunér

Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to:

1. Understand the potential of laser phototherapy
2. Understand the interaction between surgical and therapeutic lasers
3. Understand the basics of LPT dosimetry
4. Understand the basic cellular mechanisms behind LPT.

PART II (Caprioglio)
Article: Lasers in dental traumatology
Author: Dr. Claudia Caprioglio

Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to:

1. Organize the proper laser instrumentation to approach a dental trauma.
2. Be more confident with traumatic dental injuries classification.
3. Utilize an efficient, innovative and effective laser approach to dental traumatic injuries.
4. Get a simple and clear guide to the practical use of different wavelengths, also to improve analgesia and recovery.
5. To provide the benefits of laser technology especially to pediatric patients in a safe way.

PART III (Camargo)
Article: Antibacterial effects of Lasers in Endodontics
Author: Dr. Selma Camargo, PhD

Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to:

1. Identify endodontic disease, treatment possibilities and limitations
2. Understand laser effects on endodontic system
3. Better undersatnd how laser therapy is indicated for endodontics, based on scientific and clinical point of view
4. Be more confident to use lasers in endodontic procedures

DISCLOSURE: The author(s) have no potential conflicts relevant to the topic area and did not receive any funding or commercial support for authoring the article(s).

The C.E. quiz will be available online, upon registration for this course.

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