Your guide to using dental lasers in your hygiene practice
Do you use a laser in your dental hygiene practice? If you don’t, you’re missing out. If you’re new to lasers, there’s a lot to learn.
Angie Wallace, RDH, uses lasers daily, and she shares some tips that will help you and your patients become more comfortable with lasers. Your proficiency and rapport with patients will take a boost too.
In this slideshow, you’ll learn what the different types of lasers are used for, clinical procedures hygienists can perform, training requirements, what you need to know about laser safety eyewear, how to communicate with patients about lasers (what to say and how to say it, what NOT to say, and answers to common questions).
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About the Author
Angie Wallace, RDH
Angie Wallace, RDH, has been a clinical hygienist for more than 35 years. She is a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), where she obtained her advanced level proficiency, educator status, Recognized Course Provider status, and mastership. Angie is the chair for education on the ALD Board of Directors and serves on both the Regulatory Affairs and Auxiliary committees. She has a laser education consulting company, Laser Hygiene, LLC, and has been recognized as a worldwide speaker. Contact her at [email protected].