Fundamentals of Laser Techniques in Dental Hygiene Practice: Certification Course

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October 19, 2024

Course Faculty:

Mehrdad Favagehi, DDS, MS, FAO

Lourdes Ann Christopher, DDS, MS

Homa Zadeh, DDS, PhD

Course Overview

This immersive certification course is designed to equip dental hygienists with the expertise and certification necessary to harness the full potential of laser dentistry, a dynamic field that has redefined patient care. Led by experienced instructors, participants will engage in both theoretical exploration and hands-on training, ensuring they can confidently and safely integrate laser technology into their clinical practice.

Throughout the program, participants will explore the foundational principles of laser application in clinical settings, gaining insight into diverse laser wavelengths and their relevance to various dental procedures. Interactive lectures and simulated clinical scenarios will enable hygienists to master non-surgical laser treatments for periodontal therapy, encompassing Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR), Laser Decontamination (LD), PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT), treatment of oral Lesions (herpetic lesions and aphthous ulcers), dentinal desensitization, and soft tissue management.

Furthermore, the curriculum will delve into advanced topics crucial for dental hygienists to gain awareness for patient education, including laser-assisted periodontal surgery. Through a blend of lectures and hands-on workshops, participants will acquire practical skills, empowering them to incorporate laser therapy into their daily practice, thus enhancing the efficacy and success of their dental team.

Educational Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Confidently select appropriate lasers for their practice, informed by a comprehensive understanding of laser technology.
  • Integrate laser therapy seamlessly into their clinical routines, optimizing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Utilize photodynamic therapy that takes advantage of photosensitizers in conjunction with laser effectively as an antimicrobial modality.
  • Employ laser therapy for diverse range of conditions.

Instructor Biography:

Drs. Christopher and Favagehi are a husband and wife periodontist team practicing in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington DC since 1997.
Dr. Lourdes Ann Christopher is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. She received her undergraduate education at Wellesely College and received her DDS degree from University of Illinois- Chicago in 1992.
Prior to specialty training in periodontics, she practiced general dentistry in US Public Health dental clinics in New Mexico. Dr. Christopher received her periodontics training at Ohio State University where they also earned Masters of Science degrees in Oral Biology. She has been a clinical instructor at University of Illinios-Chicago, Ohio State University, and University of Maryland. She has served on various committees of the American Academy of Periodontology and Academy of Osseointegration.
She and her husband, Dr. Mehrdad Favagehi have maintained a periodontal and implant practice in the Northern Virginia suburb of Washington DC since 1999.
Dr. Mehrdad Favagehi recieved his DDS from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1994. He received his periodontics and Masters of Science degrees from Ohio State University in 1997.
Dr. Favagehi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO).  He has been a part -time Assistant Professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University since 1998. In 2011, Dr. Favagehi received a Teaching & Mentorship award from the Academy of Periodontology. Dr. Favagehi has served as the chair of the Research Submission Committee of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) and has been the Editor-in-Chief of the AO newsletter since 2020. Dr. Favagehi also serves as the Treasurer/secretary of the Osseointegration Foundation and as a member of the ADA Council for Dental Education and Licensure (CDEL) Committee on recognition of dental specialities and special areas within general dentistry.

Tuition

  • $395 Live In-Person

 

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