OHI-S Laser Periodontology Optimizing the Pink Aesthetic

6 lessons (6h 3min)

Achieve the pink aesthetic with laser periodontal surgery for a minimally invasive and predictably innovative approach!
Patients are now more aware of their oral health, and they focus not only on white aesthetics, but also on pink and healthy soft and periodontal tissues.
With laser periodontal surgery, you will master the art of predictable and painless periodontal treatment, including:
– Treatment of periodontal tissue diseases and pigmentation
– Protcols of performing laser frenectomy, gingivectomy and gingivoplasty
– Protocols of laser-tissue interaction in oral surgery
– Tissue regeneration techniques with laser therapy.

The OHI‑S Laser Periodontology: Optimizing the Pink Aesthetic course is best for periodontists, prosthodontists, general dentists, and dental hygienists who want structured, CE‑accredited training in the use of dental lasers to enhance gingival health and aesthetics. It is designed to teach clinicians how to integrate laser protocols into periodontal therapy and restorative workflows to achieve predictable functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Who Should Enroll

Periodontists focusing on soft tissue management and regenerative periodontal therapy.
Prosthodontists & restorative dentists optimizing gingival contours around veneers, crowns, and implants.
General dentists incorporating minimally invasive laser techniques into everyday practice.
Dental hygienists supporting periodontal maintenance with adjunctive laser therapy.
Residents, fellows, and trainees in periodontology or restorative dentistry seeking structured training in laser applications.

What You’ll Learn

Laser physics & tissue interaction: understanding wavelengths and safety protocols.
Periodontal therapy applications: pocket reduction, gingivectomy, and soft tissue regeneration.
Aesthetic optimization: gingival contouring, smile design, and harmonizing the “pink aesthetic” with restorations.
Clinical protocols: step‑by‑step guidance for integrating lasers into periodontal workflows.
Case‑based lessons: real patient examples demonstrating predictable functional and aesthetic outcomes.

 
+ Topics:

Lesson 1.Contemporary Concept of Laser-Tissue Interaction

– The fundamental principles of laser-tissue interaction: absorption, scattering, and thermal effects
– Most used laser types in dentistry
– Characteristics of laser light:
– monochromatic
– directional
– coherent.
– Identify and differentiate between different laser wavelengths and their corresponding tissue interactions
– Mechanisms of laser energy absorption by different target tissues:
– enamel
– dentin
– soft tissues.
– The effects of laser parameters, such as power, pulse duration, and frequency, on tissue interaction and treatment outcomes
– Analyze the effects of laser energy on different types of tissues: ablation, coagulation, and biostimulation
– The concept of selective photothermolysis and its relevance to laser-based dental treatments
– The latest research and advancements in laser tissue interaction, including new laser modalities and treatment protocols
– Optimization of the laser-assisted dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort, treatment efficacy, and successful outcomes.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorative dentist, Periodontists, Implantologists, General dentists.

Lesson 2.Laser Therapy for a Pink and White Aesthetic

– The role of lasers in enhancing the pink esthetics of the oral cavity, specifically in relation to the gingival tissues
– Contraindications for gingivectomy and gingivoplasty
– Various components of pink esthetics, including gingival symmetry, contour, color, and texture
– Advantages of laser-assisted procedures for pink esthetics compared to traditional surgical techniques
– The different laser wavelengths and their specific applications in achieving desirable gingival aesthetics
– Techniques and protocols for laser-assisted gingival contouring, gingivectomy, and crown lengthening procedures. Video demonstration of the clinical cases
– The in-depth information about the techniques for the management of gingival hyperpigmentation.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorative dentist, Periodontists, Implantologists, General dentists.

Lesson 3.Laser-Assisted Periodontitis Treatment. Protocols and Clinical Workflow

– The role of lasers as a minimally invasive and effective treatment option for periodontitis
– Evaluate different laser systems and wavelengths available for periodontal treatment and select the appropriate laser for specific clinical scenarios
– The principles of laser-assisted periodontal therapy:
– laser decontamination
– pocket sterilization
– tissue regeneration.
– The step-by-step procedures and techniques involved in laser-assisted periodontal therapy:
– laser debridement
– laser-assisted flap surgery
– laser-assisted flapless surgery.
– The benefits of lasers in periodontal treatment
– The importance of proper laser settings: power, pulse duration
– Analyze and interpret the scientific evidence and research supporting the efficacy of laser-assisted periodontal therapy.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorative dentist, Periodontists, Implantologists, General dentists.

Lesson 4.Laser Correction of Short Lingual Frenulum in Children

– Laser frenectomies for treating tongue-tie and labial frenectomy
– Prevalence and consequences of tongue-ties and frenum pulls in newborns
– Overview and principles of the PEEL technique for successful tongue-tie release:
– Peristalsis
– Elevation
– Extension
– Lateralization.
– Diagnosis and treatment criteria of the PEEL technique for the treatment of tongue-tie
– Step-by-step protocols of the PEEL technique for the treatment of tongue-tie
– Analysis of clinical cases and literature review.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorative dentist, Periodontists, Implantologists, General dentists.

Lesson 5.Pink Aesthetic: High-Speed Gingival Laser Depigmentation

– Aetiology and classification of oral pigmentations
– Direct ablative technique using various wavelengths
– High-speed non-ablative technique using Digital Pulsed Diode Laser and blue laser
– Management of deep pigmentation in critical aesthetic zones, such as the papilla of the upper central incisors
– Treatment considerations for different types of oral pigmentations
– Laser-assisted depigmentation procedures
– Advantages and limitations of laser techniques for pigmentation managemen
– Clinical case studies demonstrating treatment outcomes.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorative dentist, Periodontists, Implantologists, General dentists.

Lesson 6.Application of 445nm Blue Laser in Periodontics

– Optical properties, characteristics, and features of 445nm blue laser
– Tissue interaction with 445nm blue laser
– Differentiation of 445nm blue laser from other diode wavelengths: indications and advantages
– Clinical applications of 445nm blue laser as a surgical tool for treating tongue-tie
– Step-by-step protocols for frenectomy using 445nm blue laser
– Step-by-step protocols for gingivectomy with 445nm blue laser
– Application of 445nm blue laser for the treatment of oral lesions
– Potential for photobiomodulation (PBM) for pain relief
– Analysis of clinical cases and literature review.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorative dentist, Periodontists, Implantologists, General dentists.