Dental Laser SYMPOSIUM
3 Lecturers - Hands-On
A Practical Overview of 35+ Years of Laser Experience
Dental Laser SYMPOSIUM - 3 Lecturers
Sleep/Airway, Surgery, Perio, Hygiene, Facial Aesthetics
Dr. Dana Colson DDS MBA
Dr. Ian Raskin
Dr. Paulette Pillersdorf
Hands-on Participation Program
$995 Dentist - 14 CE Credits
Toronto, ON - June 5 & 6, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Daily
Durban Dental Labs
595a Trethewey Drive
Nort York, ON
Course Description
Enhance Patient Care - Expand Your Skill Set.- Reduce Stress - Motivate Staff and sort the truth from the hype. Learn about all lases including capabilities and imitations. Understand the important issues to consider when deciding which laser might be the right device for your practice. Gain practical knowledge from three subject matter experts, all of whom have used mu lasers in general dentistry including hard and soft tissue treatments. Over and above the clinical and operational benefits of implementing laser technology into y9our practice, gain valuable insight into justifying the investment by performing additional procedures on existing patients, attracting new patients and profitably growing the practice!
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Non-Invasive Fractional Laser Treatments for Airway Disorders. 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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Additional clinical procedures which can be performed with some of the lasers capable of performing sleep disorder treatments will also be presented include but not limited to; virtually bloodless soft tissue procedures, periodontal therapy and surgery, and lasers for use in implantology including the treatment of periimplantitis. Learn what you need to know to make an informed decision regarding the most versatile devices for dentistry!
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minimally invasive soft tissue surgeries for general operative dentistry, including;​​
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soft tissue management/coagulation, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, operculectomy, excisional biopsy, vestibuloplasty, tissue troughing, hemoangioma, ulcer/lesions, photo-biomodulation (PBM),and more,
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periodontal therapy (hygiene) and surgery
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lasers and implants, periimplantitis & perimucositis treatments
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infant tongue ties release, and
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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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learn the role and importance of working together with clinicians in identifying sleep disorders, recognizing their symptoms, co-morbidities, educating patients, case selection, diagnosis, treatment limitations and working with co-therapies,
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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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become familiar with the various sleep studies, sleep disorder evaluation systems and protocols to evaluate clinical outcomes
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an understanding of clinical indications for use, case selection and patient management
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learn about additional procedures which can be performed using the same laser(s) used for airway disorder procedures including; general dentistry, 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 considerations
About Dr. Colson
A 1977 graduate of the University of Toronto, Dr. Colson’s impressive list of accomplishments includes being a KOIS Mentor, Gold Invisalign provider and author of “Your Mouth, The Gateway to a Healthier You”. She is a Fellow in the AGD and accredited member of IAOMT. She has also attained her MBA at the Rotman Business School, completed advanced education at the Pankey Institute and has lectured internationally on Wellness Based Dentistry published multiple feature articles in national publication and had several TV appearances nationwide. She is one of Canada’s original and most experienced users of multiple dental laser technologies..
About Dr. Raskin
a 1984 graduate of the University of Toronto, Past President of the CanadianChapter of the Academy of Laser Dentistry and has used virtually every dental laser wavelength for both hard and soft tissue procedures.
He has over 35 years of experience using lasers in daily practice for general surgeries, perio, restorative and aesthetic procedures. He maintains a private practice in North York, ON with a focus on restorative and implant dentistry. 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.
About Dr. Pillersdorf
Dr. Paulette Pillersdorf graduated from the University of Toronto in 1985, with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, where she won awards in Pedodontics and Radiology. After graduation Dr. Pillersdorf maintained a private practice in Family & General Dentistry and has been practicing dental sleep medicine since 2013. She has completed extensive training in sleep disorder dentistry and is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine as well as the Canadian Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines. She has extensive experience in multiple treatment modalities for sleep disorder dentistry including mandibular advancement devices and fractional laser treatments.
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