Dental News - Global centre for laser education installed in the US

Daniel Zimmermann, DTI

Thu. 10 December 2009

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New York, NY, USA/Leipzig, Germany: The US-based manufacturer of soft tissue dental lasers AMD LASERS has announced the launch of its new International Center for Laser Education (ICLE) in Indianapolis in the US. The centre, which is led by laser expert Dr Glenn van As, will offer education for the most popular lasers in dentistry through video, hands-on courses, and an interactive laser forum. ICLE claims to be the first laser company to offer affordable laser education to dentists worldwide.

Several variants of dental lasers are already in use, with the most common being diode lasers, carbon dioxide lasers, and yttrium aluminium garnet lasers. Latest studies have proven that laser applications for dentistry range from surgery to cosmetic procedures and even treatment of periodontal and peri-implantitis infections. The cost of a dental laser is between US$8,000 and US$50,000.

“Until now, most laser courses have been expensive and not specific enough in content to really assist dentists in understanding the safety, efficacy, and proper use of dental laser technology,” said Dr van As. “Just as AMD LASERS has made cutting-edge laser dentistry a reality for dentists, ICLE intends to revolutionise laser dental education through courses of unprecedented quality, accessibility, and affordability.”

According to Dr van As, ICLE’s courses will be suitable for both experienced clinicians and dentists new to laser dentistry. The forum will allow dentists to ask questions, post technique videos, and share laser experiences, he added.

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