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Esthetics Module: Laser Assisted Esthetic Dentistry - Advanced Module
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Esthetics Module: Laser Assisted Esthetic Dentistry - ALD Advanced Level Hands-on Course
When: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Where: Dallas, TX at ALD 2023 Conference & Exhibition
Hilton Dallas Plano/Granite Park Hotel
Time: 9am - 4pm
Instructor: Dr. Walid Altayeb
*Important Note: Conference attendance is not required to attend this course
Walid Altayeb, DDS, MScD, PhD | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) 
Track: Laser Dentistry
Audience: Advanced

 

This 6-hour CE program is a deep dive into the use of lasers for esthetic dentistry. The topics covered through lecture and video are followed by at least 3 hours of hands-on participation with specific instruction on esthetic procedures. This program assumes that the attendee has knowledge of laser-assisted dentistry and wants to learn and demonstrate advanced skills. This program satisfies one module of the ALD’s Fellowship and Mastership Advanced Certificate program.

 

Laser topics covered:

  • Management of gummy smile
  • Flap vs. flapless esthetic crown lengthening
  • Functional crown lengthening
  • Gingival depigmentation
  • Soft tissue procedure prior to restorative treatments
  • Lip repositioning surgery
  • Management the iatrogenic damages caused by restorative procedures
  • Laser-assisted ceramic restoration removal 

Educational Objectives:

  • Outline the applications of laser usage in esthetic dentistry.
  • Describe the concept of bio-esthetics in periodontology and how lasers could serve to achieve it.
  • Review of the classification and treatment planning for gummy smile.
  • Demonstrate the surgical techniques when performing esthetic crown lengthening with lasers.
  • Compare flap and flapless esthetic crown lengthening using lasers.
  • Evaluate and compare the efficacy of different laser wavelengths in removal of gingival hyperpigmentation.
  • Plan the soft tissue preparation prior to prosthetic treatments.
  • Adapt the correct laser parameters to achieve an excellent esthetic result.

Disclosure:

Dr. Altayeb has no proprietary, financial or personal interest of any nature in any product, service and/or company that will be discussed or considered during the proposed program.