Course Details

• This course walks through with the learner what lasers are, what kinds of lasers are available and how they can benefit from using lasers in their practice. The advantages and disadvantages, indications and outcomes for soft and hard tissue lasers will be discussed.
• You will be presented with a short presentation followed by an assessment.
• If you achieve 80% or more, you pass the course and will receive a printable certificate to place in your CPD folder. If you do not pass, you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment when you feel confident.

Aims

This course aims to provide information and awareness of what kinds of lasers are available, when to use them and which lasers are suitable for hard and soft tissues.

Objectives

  Learners will be able to:

• Understand what lasers are and what kinds of lasers are available.
• Understand the broad spectrum of use, of lasers.
• Explain which lasers are suitable for hard and soft tissues.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

• What lasers are and what kinds of lasers are available.
• The broad spectrum of use of lasers.
• The lasers which are suitable for hard and soft tissues.

GDC Development Outcomes

C

Topics covered