OHI-S Laser Therapy in Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry

4 lessons (4h 59min)
Minimal invasive restorative dentistry and predictable endodontics with laser therapy – An advanced and favorable treatment approach!
With laser therapy, you can achieve superior treatment outcomes in endodontics and restorative dentistry. This advanced approach offers precise and minimally invasive procedures, ensuring optimal results and patient satisfaction.
During the course, you will learn about:
– Techniques for laser root canal disinfection
– Laser-assisted endodontics for management of resorption, perforations, and broken instruments
– Application of laser fluorescence for caries detection
– Biomimetic dentistry approaches with laser restorative concepts.
Join to implement laser therapy effectively in your practice, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment success!
The OHI‑S Laser Therapy in Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry course is best for endodontists, restorative dentists, and general practitioners who want structured, training in integrating laser technology into root canal therapy and restorative workflows. It emphasizes evidence‑based protocols for improving disinfection, precision, patient comfort, and long‑term treatment outcomes.
Who Should Enroll

Endodontists seeking advanced adjunctive methods for canal disinfection, irrigation activation, and minimally invasive therapy.
Restorative dentists & general practitioners performing composite restorations, crown preparations, and cavity management with enhanced precision.
Prosthodontists incorporating laser protocols into restorative workflows for improved gingival and restorative integration.
Residents & fellows in endodontics or restorative dentistry learning modern adjunctive technologies.
Dental hygienists & clinical staff supporting laser‑assisted procedures in restorative and endodontic care.

What You’ll Learn

Laser fundamentals: physics, safety, and clinical indications in dentistry.
Endodontic applications: canal disinfection, irrigation activation, and pain reduction.
Restorative applications: cavity preparation, composite curing, and gingival contouring.
Evidence‑based workflows: validated protocols for predictable outcomes.
Case‑based lessons: real examples of laser‑assisted endodontic and restorative procedures.

 
+ Topics:

Lesson 1.Introduction to Laser-Assisted Root Canal Therapy for Predictable Treatment

– Defining the endodontic experience for patient and dentist
– Mechanism of action of erbium lasers: Cavitation and “shockwave” generation
– The concept of Radial Apical Cleansing for the management of root canal systems
– Clinical laser applications in endodontics
– Histoanalysis of apical periodontitis
– Incorporating cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning
– Multidisciplinary approaches in the management of endodontic-periodontal lesions
– The concept of laser preconditioning in the treatment of endodontic biofim
– Analysis of clinical cases.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorative dentist, Periodontists, Implantologists, General dentists.

Lesson 2.Clinical Applications of Lasers in Endodontics

– Clinical applications of lasers for the management of refractory diseases
– Managing complex and anatomically challenging root canal systems
– Advanced concepts of laser patency, laser recapitulation and laser drainage and decompression
– Treatment challenges encountered during root canal therapy
– Analysis of clinical cases.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorative dentist, Periodontists, Implantologists, General dentists.

Lesson 3.Laser Therapy in Endodontics: Resorption, Perforations, Broken Instruments

– Laser management of internal and external resorption
– The concept of Retro-dontics
– Managment of perforations and separated insturments
– Protocols of endo retreatment with laser-assisted therapy
– Management of inaccessible and hidding canal anatomy
– Indications and contraindcations of of single visit endodontics
– Root canal iririggtion disinfection protocols
– Managment of complications encountered during single visit endodontics
– Predicting endodontic outcomes with confidence with laser-assisted root canal therapy
– Analysis of clinical cases.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorative dentist, Periodontists, Implantologists, General dentists.

Lesson 4.Laser Minimally Invasive Restorative Dentistry: Caries Detection Technologies

– Laser fluorescence for caries detection
– QLF (Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence) technology
– Infrared reflectance imaging in clinical practice
– Application of DIFOTI (Digital Imaging Fiber-Optic Transillumination) systems
– Minimal invasive laser techniques for caries treatment
– Caries infiltration methods and protocols
– Biomimetic dentistry approaches with laser restorative concepts
– Analysis of clinical cases and literature reviews.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Pediatric dentists, Endodontists, Restorative dentist, Periodontists, Implantologists, General dentists.