
Best Practices in Laser Dentistry
Practical Indications for Use With the Most Versatile Devices
Best Practices in Laser Dentistry
Surgery, Implants, Sleep, Facial Aesthetics & Beyond
Dr. Ian Raskin FICOI
Hands-on Participation Program
$750 Dentist - 14 CE
Ottawa, ON - April 25 & 26, 2025
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Daily
Marriott Ottawa East
200 Coventry Road
Ottawa, ON
LIVE PATIENT AIRWAY DEMONSTRATIONS


Course Description
This educational program will provide and in depth understanding of how dental laser technology can enhance patient care, reduce stress, makes difficult cases easier and profitably grow your practice. The scientific overview will comprise all dental laser wavelengths and will focus on the benefits and limitations of different wavelengths, Practical considerations and return on investment considerations will provide clear justification for the investment in dental laser technology. This intuitive seminar will teach you what you need to know to make an informed decision regarding investment in the most versatile laser devices for dentistry!
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Learn multiple minimally invasive clinical procedures which can be performed with multiple laser technologies ,including but not limited to; virtually bloodless soft tissue procedures, periodontal therapy and surgery, and surgical implantology including the treatment of periimplantitis.
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minimally invasive soft tissue surgeries for general operative dentistry
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periodontal therapy (hygiene) and surgery
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lasers and implants, periimplantitis & perimucositis treatment, and
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Airway disorders in adults and children have become an increasingly important area of interest for general dentistry and an opportunity exists for dentists to play an integral role working together with clinicians to diagnose and treat a variety of airway disorders. The subject matter of this educational program will address the role of laser technology in the treatment of breathing disorders affecting pediatric and adult patients including snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). One of the main factors driving this growth opportunity in dental care appears to be increased awareness of the of the long term effects of obstructive sleep apnea, including links to other diseases (cardiovascular, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and cognitive impairments) as well as alternative technologies (appliances), procedures and treatment options.
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Tens of millions of patients suffer from the side effects of snoring and sleep apnea. Learn about the role of lasers for the treatment of snoring including case selection, limitations and co-therapies. Understand the essential role dentists can play in the treatment of snoring and improvement in their patients quality of life addressing restless sleep, anxiety, cognitive abilities and depression. The keynote address will cover diagnosis, case selection, limitations of treatment, practice integration and technology including the minimally invasive laser treatment protocol and the value of imaging and photography associated with diagnosis and treatment. Finally, review of the science including alternative technologies (by wavelength) and technique will demonstrate the role lasers can play in performing office based minimally invasive treatments for snoring and other symptoms of breathing disorders in adults and children.​​
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This seminar will also present laser treatments for facial aesthetics as a compliment to cosmetic dental procedures. Learn how to further harness the precision and clinical efficacy of fractional C02 laser energy, the gold standard in facial aesthetics, to profitably grow revenues with minimally invasive facial aesthetics!
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The hands-on segment of the program will give participants an opportunity to experience the functionality of lasers performing surgical procedures on in-vitro models. Live demonstration and video guiding the clinical simulation will incorporate the relevance of settings and technique for optimized clinical outcomes. This interactive experience will also facilitate an open dialogue between participants and one on one with the instructor, comprising clinical & practical considerations for the successful implementation of dental laser technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to perform various clinical procedures, including;
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Different Techniques; for incision/excision, coagulation, disinfection & healing
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Techniques for minimally invasive office based snoring treatments
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Operative Dentistry Including; tissue troughing, fibroma/biopsy, gingivectomy, frenectomy, vestibuloplasty, aphthous ulcers, periodontal therapy, surgical flap procedures, de-epithelialization & more!
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Laser safety considerations, settings, care, sterilization protocols & system maintenance
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Course Objectives
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an understanding of the fundamental science including absorption characteristics and corresponding tissue interactions of different laser wavelengths
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an understanding of how and which dental laser technologies can be incorporated to treat airway disorders including snoring and other symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
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learn about multiple procedures which can be performed using dental laser technology including; virtually bloodless general surgery, hygiene, perio therapy and surgery, surgical implantology, periimplantitis treatments and facial aesthetic procedures.
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an understanding of the benefits of laser technology and how to successfully implement lasers into the practice to the benefit of the clinician, staff and patients, including patient education and marketing initiatives and return on investment consideration
About Dr. Raskin
Dr. Ian Raskin is a 1984 graduate of the University of Toronto, Past President of the Canadian chapter of the Academy of Laser Dentistry and a Clinical Advisor on the Board of the Institute for Laser Dentistry.
He is one of Canada's most experienced and knowledgeable laser dentists and has used virtually every dental laser wavelength for both hard and soft tissue procedures. He has over 30 years of experience using lasers in daily practice for general surgeries, perio, restorative, implant and aesthetic procedures.
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Dr Raskin maintains a private practice in North York, ON with a focus on restorative and implant dentistry, where he has successfully placed thousands of dental implants.. He is a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantology, and has completed extensive training in implant surgery with Dr. Frank Spear, Dr. Carl Misch, Dr. Michael Pikos and Dr. Marius Steigmann
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Payment & Cancellation Policy
Registration fee must be paid in full prior to attending the course. Full refund for cancellation 14 days or more prior to course start date .No refund for cancellation less than 14 calendar days prior to the start date of the course
