Laser Dentistry

by Dr. Fernando J. Meza
Endodontist Fernando J. Meza demonstrates the benefits of performing root canal treatments with a dental laser.
May 2023
With so many dental lasers coming to market, how can readers figure out which product makes the best fit for their practice? Our special roundup compares and contrasts lasers from some of the biggest names in the industry—their talked-about features, training offered to users and more.
March 2023
by Dr. Ben Curtis
Dr. Ben Curtis shares case studies in which he used a laser to treat tongue-tie in a newborn and a 10-year-old patient. He also shares tips for identifying, managing and avoiding some surprises that pediatric patients might present, including Vitamin K status, bleeding conditions and floppy airways in newborns.
January 2023
After Townies cast their ballots for their favorite dental services and products, we tallied the results. Now it’s time to announce the winners of the 2021 Townie Choice Awards!
December 2021
by Dr. Samuel B. Low
Dr. Samuel B. Low explains the differences between the most common types of lasers used for gingival treatment today and shares a case study
September 2021
With our monthly dental poll you can see how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the profession. Take a look at this month’s topic and results on lasers.
September 2021
by Dr. Daniel Bird
Dr. Daniel Bird, whose Memphis practice was featured in a cover story last August, has incorporated so much of the latest tech into his practice that we asked him to tell us more. This month, he discusses the four pieces of technology that he believes can have the most profound impact on a dental practice and its patients—and how exciting it can be when those pieces begin to work together.
February 2021
by Dr. Joshua Weintraub
Dr. Joshua Weintraub shares a case in which he used a laser to remove old amalgam and prepare teeth for restoration.
New Grad Edition 2019
by Dr. Joshua P. Weintraub
Dr. Joshua Weintraub shares a case in which he used a laser to remove old amalgam and prepare teeth for restoration. The ability to forgo anesthetic and traditional instruments helped him shave a half-hour off the time required to perform the procedure.
November 2018
by Dr. Samuel B. Low
Dr. Samuel B. Low discusses the use of lasers when treating peri-implantitis.
September 2018
by Dr. Timothy Anderson
Dr. Timothy Anderson shares a case in which he treated a mandibular frenectomy with a CO2 laser, which requires no anesthesia and no sutures, and involves almost no blood loss.
February 2018
The votes are in—the ballots are counted! See which products, services and equipment won the top spots for 2017.
December 2017
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