Why Certify? Group Laser Certification Program

The ALD Group Laser Certification Program builds a strong foundational understanding of lasers and light-based technology that leads to:

Technique mastery
Patient and team satisfaction
Case acceptance by patients
New Patients
Standing out as a leader in dentistry.

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Why Certification Matters

Here’s why:
The ALD Standard Certification program is peer-reviewed, has digital and in-person components, and provides hands-on training by seasoned clinicians. The comprehensive nature of this laser certificate course is designed for the entire dental team, and dental schools for 3rd and 4th year dental students and postdocs. The examination is psychometrically validated and reviewed every three years. ALD Certification comes with a 1-year ALD membership with access to videos, safety refreshers, and a host of benefits to boost any dental practice.

Dentists and hygienists who complete ALD’s Certificate Program are better grounded in the foundational knowledge to guide their clinical decisions when treating patients.

ALD’s Dental Laser Standard Level Course

ALD certification is a professional certificate program that ALD offers to individuals who aim to demonstrate knowledge and experience in standard and advanced aspects of lasers in dentistry. These programs allow individuals to be recognized as a skilled professionals in laser dentistry. Completing an ALD certification program helps you differentiate yourself from competitors, attract new patients, increase treatment plan acceptance, and improve patient and team satisfaction. A strong foundational knowledge of lasers and light- based technologies adds to improved clinical case outcomes and overall patient satisfaction. Your clear understanding will increase your return on investment (ROI).

ALD Dental Laser Standard Level Certification Course

Dental Laser Certificate Program

Audience: Dentists in all disciplines, hygienists, and other related staff or industry representatives who would serve as a laser safety officer, plus Dental School graduate and undergraduate program chairs.

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.

HOW IT WORKS: 3 STEP PROCESS

Why Certify Steps

STEP 1 - FOUNDATIONS IN LASER DENTISTRY

Complete the online self-paced program that includes five didactic modules and is administered entirely online. The participant needs to successfully complete an assessment after each module to proceed to the next chapter.

The 5 foundational modules are:

Fundamentals of Light
Production of Light
Laser-Tissue and Laser Material Interactions
Clinical Applications in Laser Dentistry
Laser Safety in Dentistry

Educational Objectives
This online course allows the learner to proceed at their own pace with the ability to go back to any desired module to enhance understanding.
Upon the completion of this online course, the learners will be able to:

Recognize basic principles of laser dentistry and its clinical application
Identify various types of lasers and their interactions with biological tissues
Integrate lasers into the dental practice within their scope of practice.
Apply laser safety protocols in everyday clinical practice

STEP 2 - HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Once the online module is completed, the participants qualify to complete phase II, the hands-on portion of the training. This phase can be arranged by ALD or your education team of leaders to ensure the appropriate clinical education for a certificate program.

STEP 3 - ONLINE EXAM

Once step 2 is completed, participants are qualified to take the online exam to complete the ALD laser certificate program.

We are more than happy to discuss and engage your institution in this initiative. Please contact us with your interest.

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Educational Objectives:

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.

Successful Standard Level Course Completion

Upon successful completion of all 3 parts, you will receive a Continuing Education Record of Completion and a Standard Level Course certificate noting the specific course participation and clinical simulation device wavelength. You will also receive a Standard Level Course Certificate within 6-8 weeks from the course close date.

One year of ALD membership

Participants currently receive the first year of ALD membership with our compliments for selecting the ALD dental laser certificate program.

ALD University and Academia Relations Committee


Juliana A. Barros, DDS, MS Professor, Vice-chair UTHealth, University of Texas at Houston School of Dentistry [email protected]	Shalizeh “Shelly” A Patel, DDS, MEd Professor, Associate Dean for Patient Care, UTHealth, University of Texas at Houston School of Dentistry [email protected]	Nancy Fitzgerald, DMD, BSDH Associate Professor, Midwestern University, College of Dental Medicine [email protected]

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM NEWS

ALD partners with University of Texas at Houston School of Dentistry, Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, and Touro College of Dental Medicine to recognize a senior student showing exemplary dedication to learning about lasers and light technology.

May 2023, Glendale, AZ

Congratulations to Alex Homer, recipient of the 2023 Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona ALD Senior Student Achievement Award. Alex was mentored by Gregory M. Schuster, D.D.S., M.Ed., Professor and Director of Clinical Faculty, College of Dental Medicine-Arizona, Midwestern University. Dr. Schuster may be reached by email at [email protected]