AMD LASERS names Dr. James Jesse as medical director

Dec. 1, 2009
Dr. Jesse will oversee R&D of new soft- and hard-tissue dental lasers, standards and compliance for continuing education credits, authoring of articles, and lecturing and seminar engagements.

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana--AMD LASERS has announced that Dr. James Jesse has accepted the position of medical director.

In his new role, Dr. Jesse will be responsible for overseeing research and development of new soft- and hard-tissue dental lasers, standards and compliance for continuing education credits, authoring articles for related peer reviews and trade publications, and lecturing and seminar engagements.

"We are very fortunate to have a dentistry icon like Dr. Jesse leading our medical team," said Alan Miller, president and CEO of AMD LASERS. "For years, I have worked with him and clearly, his expertise is perfectly suited to guide us in expanding our line of dental lasers to the highest level."

Added Dr. Jesse: "I've been a clinical laser researcher since 1983. As a veteran of this technology, I can appreciate what AMD LASERS has done to make Picasso an extremely high quality diode laser that is affordable enough for every dental practice. I am delighted to have the opportunity to be associated with this young and upcoming industry brand and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship."

Dr. Jesse's credentials include a bachelor of science degree in biology from La Sierra University and a DDS degree from Loma Linda University. In addition, he is a full-time private practitioner in Colton, Calif., and is on staff as assistant professor of Restorative Dentistry at Columbia University, is an associate professor of Restorative Dentistry at Loma Linda, and is also a clinic instructor and director with the Masters of Laser Dentistry Training Program.

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