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The uses and benefits of soft-tissue lasers in dental hygiene practice are myriad. Lasers are used for more effective debridement, scaling and planning, with less pain and bleeding. Hygienists can detect sub- and supra-gingival calculus, remove the bacteria in pockets, and remove granulation, among other treatments.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

1 Laser history 3

2 Laser physics 9

3 Laser components 19

4 Lasers available in dentistry 27

5 Periodontal therapy 47

6 What can be achieved with lasers: possible guided-tissue regeneration 61

7 Laser applications for the dental hygienist 75

8 How to implement lasers in dental hygiene 79

9 Communication skills for the dental hygienist 97

10 Insurance codes: how is laser paid for? 107

11 Laser cases 115

Appendix: further educational options for laser dental hygienists 219

Index 223

SoftTissue Lasers in Dental Hygiene

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      Publisher: Wiley
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 09/01/2013
      ISBN13: 9780470958544, 978-0470958544
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The uses and benefits of soft-tissue lasers in dental hygiene practice are myriad. Lasers are used for more effective debridement, scaling and planning, with less pain and bleeding. Hygienists can detect sub- and supra-gingival calculus, remove the bacteria in pockets, and remove granulation, among other treatments.

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments vii

      1 Laser history 3

      2 Laser physics 9

      3 Laser components 19

      4 Lasers available in dentistry 27

      5 Periodontal therapy 47

      6 What can be achieved with lasers: possible guided-tissue regeneration 61

      7 Laser applications for the dental hygienist 75

      8 How to implement lasers in dental hygiene 79

      9 Communication skills for the dental hygienist 97

      10 Insurance codes: how is laser paid for? 107

      11 Laser cases 115

      Appendix: further educational options for laser dental hygienists 219

      Index 223

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