Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vii
1 Laser history 3
2 Laser physics 9
3 Laser components 19
4 Lasers available in dentistry 27
5 Periodontal therapy 47
6 What can be achieved with lasers: possible guided-tissue regeneration 61
7 Laser applications for the dental hygienist 75
8 How to implement lasers in dental hygiene 79
9 Communication skills for the dental hygienist 97
10 Insurance codes: how is laser paid for? 107
11 Laser cases 115
Appendix: further educational options for laser dental hygienists 219
Index 223