Price: $395
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Course Description: Lasers give us a new application mode for treatment of many dental problems. This online course provides basic understanding of laser physics on all wavelengths that can be utilized in dentistry. You will know how to apply this technology for a wide range of treatments. This will include basic oral surgery, laser assisted periodontal, hard tissue applications (Restoratives procedures).You will also learn about therapeutic lasers (LLLT’s), as well as use of Fluorescence for soft tissue diagnostics. Laser Safety is a very important part of the program. It will guide you and your office in proper to safely use lasers. Patient case studies will provide a realistic understanding of how laser can work for you.
Author: Dr. Robert Levine
CE Units: 8.25
Course Breakdown and Instructions:
Module Goals:
Module 1 – Introduction to Laser Science, History & Safety
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Provided Fundamentals for understanding of:
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Module 2 – Lasers and Oral Surgery
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To teach specific indications and interactions of laser wavelengths with hard and soft tissues
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Module 3 – Hard Tissue Laser Applications
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To successfully complete this course, you will need to study the material presented in the course presentation. This is a self-paced course that can be paused and returned to at a later time. Once you have reviewed the course presentation in its entirety, you will need to complete the final assessment below. Lastly, please make sure to submit the required course evaluation.
If you have any course-related questions please contact virtualu@westernu.edu. Your questions will be forwarded to the appropriate content expert and you will receive a response within 48 hours.
Assessment:
You must pass the final assessment with a score of 70% to receive CE credit. After the assessment has been submitted you will have the opportunity to review your incorrect answers.
Practice Assessment
Grading for this quiz does not count towards the final quiz grade. Multiple attempts to this assessment can be made.
Final Assessment
Be sure to complete the Basic Laser Science course presentations before attempting this assessment. You must pass the final assessment with a grade of 70% or higher in order to receive course credit. Multiple attempts of this assessment can be made.
Course Evaluation:
In order to receive CE credit, you must also complete the course evaluation survey.