DENTAL LASER STANDARD LEVEL COURSE

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The standard level course in laser dentistry is a prerequisite for all dentists, dental hygienists, and highly recommended for dental assistants and rest of and the dental team members who handle any kind of LASER devices. It provides a basic level of education in LASER usage and includes specific device instructions with demonstrated proficiency in didactic and hands-on knowledge.

ALD Dental Laser Standard Level Course – A Certificate Program

This program is a peer-reviewed, hands-on training, comprehensive laser certificate course for the entire dental team. This program provides candidates with a strong foundational understanding of laser physics, laser tissue interaction, characteristics of various laser wavelengths, clinical case studies, laser safety, regulatory information and a live hands-on portion.

Educational Objectives – These 12 CEU hours include:

An understanding of the basic principles of laser physics and laser-tissue interaction.
How variations in the laser’s wavelength, power, and temporal modes can be used to alter desired clinical outcomes.
An understanding of laser operation and safety features in a hands-on learning assessment exercise.
Practical hands-on exercises in laser-assisted clinical procedures on porcine tissue under controlled supervision.
Fulfillment of the Dental Laser Licensure Requirements.

3-PART CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Part 1 – Foundations in Laser Dentistry – Self-paced Online Digital Learning Program (6 CEU’s)

Chapter 1:Fundamentals of Light
Chapter 2:Production of Light
Chapter 3: Laser-Tissue and Laser-Material Interactions
Chapter 4: Clinical Applications in Laser Dentistry
Chapter 5: Laser Safety in Dentistry

Part 2 – Hands-on Clinical Simulation & Training (in person) – Provided by an approved ALD Trainer
Includes a minimum of 6 hours of didactic device-specific or wavelength(s)-specific training, more than 3 hours of which are devoted to supervised hands-on activities which includes a comprehensive clinical simulation examination. Also included is a 1-hour review of the Part 1 key concepts and a course evaluation. (6 CEU’s from trainer or venue).
PLEASE NOTE: Parts 1 and 2 must be successfully completed prior to taking the Standard Level Online Exam (Part 3).

Part 3 – ALD Dental Laser Standard Level Online Exam – Timed 1-hour exam with 75 question multiple-choice questions. This is a CLOSED book exam. The online exam is administered by the Academy of Laser Dentistry (1 CE from ALD).
The Standard Level Course also forms the base credential for progressing to the Fellowship and Mastership Certification Programs. Successful candidates of the Standard Level Course, can immediately apply for the Fellowship Program (details coming soon!).

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