LightWalker lasers are designed for dental perfectionists and all forward-thinking professionals who wish to upgrade their daily dental experience with new treatment possibilities that only the latest laser technology can offer. Following it's launch, Fotona's LightWalker dental laser system quickly earned widespread industry acclaim and highly respected technology and innovation awards. LightWalker's patented QSP (quantum square pulse) mode represents an important technological advancement, improving the laser's interaction with dental tissues for optimized patient comfort, speed and clinical results.
High Performance Dentistry, Without Compromise
LightWalker's state-of-the-art design, engineering and patented technologies have made it the world's fastest-cutting Erbium laser, outperforming even rotary burs in terms of speed and precision, while simultaneously offering a wide range of highly effective hard- and soft-tissue treatments. LightWalker's easy-to-select operating modes and advanced laser-beam delivery systems enhance the precision and performance of each laser treatment for optimal clinical efficacy.
Laser Operative- Learn the fundamental skills to perform restorative, surgical, and osseous procedures with the laser.
Laser Periodontics- Providing the basic skill set necessary for the execution of laser periodontic treatments.
Laser Endodontics- Providing in-depth education and instruction for the execution of the SWEEPS® protocol.
There are 2 phases in this Laser Dentistry Workshop Level I: Fundamentals Across Specialties training course
Phase 1: Laser Dentistry Workshop Level I (Online) Training. 3 CE credits
Phase 2: Laser Dentistry Workshop Level I (In-Person) Training. 20 CE credits
Phase 3: Laser Dentistry Workshop Level I (Post In-Person) Training: After completing the post-course survey, you will receive a total of 23 CE credits
Dr. Steven Pohlhaus
Dr. Mike Egan
3 hours of online instruction as well as the 3 day in-person training is included with the purchase of this course. This online pre-course is an introduction to laser training, and includes knowledge checks. We combine the pre-coursework with our in-person Laser Dentistry Workshop Level I: Fundamentals Across Specialties LightWalker training to give you the most well-rounded approach to learning about your new laser. CE hours will be issued after the completion of both the online and in-person training.
Yes! You will receive a total of 23 CE credits. 3 credits for the online pre-course and 20 credits for the in-person training. After completing a post-course survey, these credits will be issued to you.
From conservative dentistry and endodontics to periodontics and soft-tissue surgery, LightWalker lasers offer the most comprehensive list of clinical applications of any dental laser made today. * Restorative Dentistry * Periodontics * Gingivectomy * Troughing * Frenectomy * Crown Lengthening * Extraction * Biopsy * SWEEPS Endodontics * Photobiomodulation*
Yes, you can email instructors and participate in group discussions. There will also be an online community to asked questions and engage with fellow LightWalker users.
Meal Preference
Fotona Video
Welcome to the Laser Dentistry Workshop Level I: Fundamentals Across Specialties
Hotel & Travel Information
Required Course Materials
Agenda- Laser Dentistry Workshop Level I
A Brief History of Lasers
A Brief History of Lasers_Knowledge Check
Laser Fundamentals
Wavelength and Electromagnetic Spectrum
Laser Light versus Ordinary Light
How Lasers Work
Modes of Laser Operation
Laser Construction
Laser Delivery
Laser Fundamentals Terminology
Laser Fundamentals Knowledge Check
Wavelength and Energy
Power Density and Spot Size
Fluence
Pulse Frequency
Pulse Duration
Laser Treatment Parameters Terminology
Fundamental Laser Parameters Knowledge Check
Laser Beam Parameters Knowledge Check
Interaction of Laser Light with Tissue
Tissue Interactions Knowledge Check
Laser Biological Tissue Effects
Biological Effects Knowledge Check
Basics of Laser Safety
Laser Safety Standards Knowledge Check
Basics of Laser Safety II
Laser Hazards Knowledge Check
Basics of Laser Safety III
Laser Safety Basics Knowledge Check
LightWalker® Basics
Advancing Endodontics: Introduction to SSP and SWEEPS® Laser Technologies
Understanding SSP
Understanding SWEEPS® Technology
Why SWEEPS®?
Performing SWEEPS® Endodontic Treatment
Applications for Diverse Procedures and Healing
SWEEPS Knowledge Check
Next Steps
Catalyzing Precision: An Introduction to Laser Periodontics
Periodontal Disease and the Evolution of Procedures
Performing TwinLight® Periodontal Treatment
Step 1 Video: Performing TwinLight® Periodontal Treatment
Step 2 Video: Performing TwinLight® Periodontal Treatment
Step 3 Video: Performing TwinLight® Periodontal Treatment
Step 4 Video: Performing TwinLight® Periodontal Treatment
Step 5 Video: Performing TwinLight® Periodontal Treatment
Peri-Implantitis Disease and Treatment
Periodontics Knowledge Check
Laser Dentistry Workshop Level I: Next Steps
Laser Dentistry Workshop Level I: Survey (Online Courses)
Laser Dentistry Workshop Level I: In-Person Training Details
Meet Your Instructors
Laser Dentistry Workshop Level I In Person Survey: Please complete AFTER in-person training
Post SWEEPS® Online Training Course Survey
