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DEH 150
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Title: | Dental Lasers: Theory&Practice |
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Long Title: | Dental Lasers: Theory and Practice |
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Course Description: | Integrates the theory and practice of diode lasers into dental hygiene treatment. Course instruction into the mechanics of lasers followed by hands-on lab experience and ultimate integration into the clinical setting. Students will be laser certified upon completion of the course. |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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Origin Notes: | RRCC |
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Course Notes: | New course entered 10/5/13 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Develop a working knowledge of the various lasers utilized in dentistry with emphasis placed on the diode laser.
2. Identify appropriate patients and conditions when a diode laser would be utilized in dental hygiene treatment.
3. Identify specified outcomes when the diode laser is utilized and effectively articulate these to faculty and patients.
4. Identify the limitations of the diode laser.
5. Demonstrate correct usage of the diode laser in the laboratory setting.
6. Demonstrate correct usage of the diode laser in the clinical setting.
7. Develop a treatment plan, including maintenance visits, for a patient whose condition warrants the use of a diode laser.
8. Describe ethical implications of lasers.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Lasers utilized in dentistry
II. Diode Lasers and dental hygiene care
III. Indications and contraindications for the use of diode lasers
IV. Periodontal outcomes: how it compares
V. Treatment Planning: initial therapy to maintenance
VI. Lab practice time
VII. Clinical practice
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