SAVE MONEY AND BUNDLE! This course is also offered for a discounted rate as part of a 3-course bundle. Look for the “ADHA25 Emerging Technologies Workshop Bundle” in the course catalog to register.

Speaker: Janessa M. Bock, RDH

Program Track: Clinical

Course Description: You will get everything needed to provide your patients with faster healing, reduced pain, and minimized inflammation. Whether it’s accelerating post-extraction recovery, enhancing implant stability, or managing TMJ/TMD pain, this course covers it all. Explore the evolution of diode lasers over the past 30 years and discover how they can biostimulate tissue, alleviate discomfort, and reduce inflammation in common procedures, including implant placements, orthodontic treatments, sinusitis, and periodontal therapies. You’ll also learn how lasers can increase saliva production in dry mouth patients, relieve nerve pain from conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, and manage everyday treatment discomfort with ease. You’ll gain confidence in laser technology by mastering clear, step-by-step protocols that you can immediately incorporate into your practice. *Note: This course offers a closed-captioned option as well as auto-translated subtitles in 10 languages.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop the ability to utilize laser technology in the dental office to biostimulate tissue, reduce pain, and minimize inflammation.
• Master low-level laser therapy to enhance patient healing and comfort during every visit.
• Explore how advancements in diode lasers can transform common dental procedures.
• Gain proficiency in adjusting laser settings to tailor treatments according to each patient” unique needs and conditions.
• Master photobiomodulation laser techniques by following step-by- step protocols to immediately implement photobiomodulation in your practice.

CE Credit Hours: 1.5

Course Creation Date: October 5, 2025

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The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.