About this Event
Lasers in Dentistry: An ol dog with new tricks…. Foundational introduction to Surgical and Non-Surgical Laser
Date & Time Friday, 11/10/2023 10:00am- 11:30am CST
Register first and then a second link will be sent to register to receive the zoom link 5 days prior to the course date. This is a live program.
Course Description: The purpose of this introductory lecture is to provide a current overview of laser applications in clinical dentistry based on photobiological interactions. The use of light-based technologies is fundamentally changing our dental practices from improved illumination, curing lights, optical (digital) imaging, additive and subtractive 3D printing, surgical soft and hard tissue applications, and non-surgical therapies such as anti-microbial photodynamic therapy and photobiomodulation therapy. Both current status and future exciting research advances in many of these areas will be briefly discussed, with an emphasis on the clinical developments on
ADACERP Joint Provider-ship Statement: This continuing educational activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADACERP) through joint efforts of the Texas A&M University School of Dentistry and the Association for Continuing Education Directors.
Meet the Speaker: Dr. Praveen Arany BDS, MDS, MMSc, PhD
Dr. Arany is trained as a dentist and an oral pathologist. He completed a joint PhD-Residency program at Harvard University as a Harvard Presidential Scholar. He has two certificates in clinical translational research from Harvard Medical School and the National Institute of Health. He pursued postdoctoral fellowships at the Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, and Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences & Wyss Institute, Cambridge. Following his training, he served as an Assistant Clinical Investigator at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, from 2012 to 2015. In 2015, he joined Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, New York and is currently an Associate Professor with tenure. He also has several adjunct positions in various institutes, including the National Institute of Aging, N.I.H.; Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University at Buffalo; School of Nursing, Shepherds University; Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, Manipal University.
Course Topics & Objectives:
1. Understand various dental clinical applications of laser technologies
2. Have a basic understanding of surgical and non-surgical laser approaches
3. Appreciate the progress in various clinical research applications with lasers
Course information: Date: Friday, November 10, 2023, Time, 10:00am-11:30pm CST
Location: Office or Home Computer- Registration here online and zoom link to follow.
Credit: 1.5 hours lecture online and live zoom
AGD Codes: 260 Lasers in Restorative Dentistry
Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, Office of Continuing Education is a member of ACDE (Association of Continuing Dental Education).
ACDE brings together individuals who represent college and university based continuing dental education programs associated with accredited dental schools in Canada and the United States.
ACDE and its members' goal is to serve you, the dental professional, in delivering high quality, evidence-based continuing dental education programs to meet your educational needs.
The ACDE and 35 of its member schools are jointly providing a series of live webinars featuring university-based leaders and educators.
Each lecture is hosted by a different school! Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry will provide the CE and verification of participation for all who register to attend.
See below for a list of all Universities involved.
A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Dalhousie University
Dental College of GA at Augusta University
Marquette University School of Dentistry
McGill University
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Arizona
Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
University at Buffalo, Continuing Dental Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry
University of British Columbia Continuing Dental Education
University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry
University of Detroit Mercy Dental
University of Florida Continuing Dental Education
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
University of Michigan
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
University of Texas Health School of Dentistry at Houston
University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Continuing Dental Education
University of Washington
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the schools listed here.
TAMU SOD Office of CE Registration Information, Certifications & Cancellation/Refund policy: Texas A&M University School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
QUESTIONS: Please feel free to call us at 1-214-828-8238. For quicker response please email your questions through the online registration website. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Continuing education credits issued for participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states/provinces. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of his/her state/provincial licensing board(s). CONFIRMATIONS: Will be sent by e-mail to the official email address provided by the attendee to the registration website. Exact email is necessary.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION: Tuition is refundable if a course is canceled by the Office of CE. A $50 fee will be assessed for any course cancellation. All payments by check or cash are deposited into the Texas A&M University account and CANNOT be refunded. “No Shows” for a course forfeit all tuition. Confirm notification of cancellation by e-mail. The CE Office cannot be held responsible for a non-refundable airline ticket.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Your Office of Home Computer, Your Computer, Dallas, United States
USD 59.00