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
German Ramirez DDS, Pedo Cert, MDSc, MSc, PhD, FRCDC
Hands-on Participation Program
$750 Dentist - 14 CE
Halifax, NS - Sept 26 & 27, 2025
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Daily
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
1919 Upper Water Street,
Halifax, NS
(902) 321-1700
Course Description
Learn from an accomplished clinician, author and subject matter expert in malocclusion, craniofacial growth and laser dentistry how to perform minimally invasive laser treatments, enhance your patient care and profitably grow your practice. Make difficult cases easier and reduce stress from infant and adult frenectomies to more advanced surgical procedures, this comprehensive yet intuitive program will teach you successful implementation and use of innovative dental laser technologies to perform multiple minimally invasive treatments.
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This program begins with fundamental concepts backed by evidence based research and clearly explains the difference between the different dental lasers available on the market today. The importance of wavelength selection, delivery systems proper system settings and technique will focus on surgical precision and the the most effective least invasive clinical outcomes.
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Beyond the scientific, technical and clinical overview, the program will justify the financial and practical relevance for investing in dental laser technology.
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What You Will Learn:
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Fundamentals of Laser Tissue Interaction & the Importance of WAVELENGTH
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How lasers can save time, reduce stress & make difficult cases easier, such as​
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adult and infant labial & lingual frenectomies
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virtually bloodless soft tissue surgeries.
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airway /snoring treatments
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periodontal therapy and periimplantitis
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Plus....Practical Considerations for Implementation
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Educating & Motivating Staff and Educating Your Patients
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Marketing the VALUE & Benefits of Dental Laser Technology
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Return On Investment & Total Cost of Ownership
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And....The Latest technical Innovations in Laser Dentistry including Fractional Laser Technology
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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. Ramirez
A 1983 graduate from the Javeriana University in Colombia, Dr. Ramirez also holds a diploma in Orthodontics, a Master of Dental Sciences and a Doctoral degree (PhD) in Oral Biology. He also holds a Master degree in Craniofacial Pain and Sleep disorders from Tufts University in Boston, USA.
Beside his extensive experience in treating children, Dr. Ramirez has been an academic in USA and Canada. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in 2012, becoming a certified Pediatric Dentist. He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Ramirez is the author “Early Treatment of Malocclusions: Prevention and Interception in Primary Dentition”, and the co-author of “Guiding Craniofacial Growth and Development with The Myobrace System”.
He is also a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health and the Journal of Orthodontic Science and Practice. He investigates Craniofacial Growth and Development, the Patho-Physiology of Functional Disorders in the Cranio-Cervico-Mandibular system and how the craniofacial structures are modified by functional appliances and has extensive experience using surgical lasers for multiple dental procedures
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