DeLTA Courses
DeLTA lectures and courses are intended to provide a complete introductory grounding in safe and proficient use of oral lasers in daily practice.
Evidence-based subject matter developed for inclusion in our courses, draws upon the adjunctive application of laser photonic energy.
- Learn from world leading and highly experienced clinicians and educators.
- Learn safe, efficient and proficient applications of laser technology in restorative, periodontal, surgical, endodontic and oral medical use. Also gain knowledge on the use of lasers for phototherapy as an adjunct to tissue healing and regeneration as well as pain and inflammation management.
- All of our courses are accredited for continuing education credits and are compliant with the UK GDC CPD programme.
How are our courses delivered?
Our course education and training is based upon two dental laser wavelengths, a diode (940nm) and an erbium, chromium YSGG (2780nm). We are pleased that these wavelengths represent the major areas of therapy currently offered in clinical dentistry. Course meetings are delivered through in-person and online platforms:
- Conference course days: We aim to hold in-person course days every two months. The Diode laser course takes place on Saturdays, while the Waterlase course is scheduled for Sundays, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the applications of these lasers in dentistry. If you would like details on dates and pricing please email us at: admin@dentallaseracademy.co.uk.
- Online: Our online course delivers the modular Laser Safety Course, together with access to our on-line video library on chosen topics related to laser use in dentistry.
Course Topics
Laser Safety
To use a laser in a clinical setting, it is a requirement to understand and apply the appropriate safety measures to protect the clinician, the clinical team and the patient. Our training offers the tools necessary to gain an International level of proof of laser safety compliance.
On completion you will obtain certification to the standard of Laser Safety Officer which is an excellent benchmark of proof of training and guides the user to achieve regulatory compliance.
Photobiomodulation therapy (pbmt):
Lasers have the capacity to change tissue and cellular physiology promoting good quality healing and repair. Specifically, lasers can have highly useful anti-inflammatory and analgesic applications. This offers very many clinical uses in daily and specialist practice as it provides a tool to optimise the outcome whilst minimising the patients post operative discomfort.
PBMT is a science and evidence based treatment modality and offers an indispensable aid to assist in the management and resolution of many clinical situations.
Surgery
Diode lasers offer soft-tissue surgical management; erbium lasers can safely cut hard and soft tissues. Both wavelengths offer excellent haemostasis and the minimum of adjacent tissue damage.
Post operative healing is superb and the patient experience is unparalleled as there is very little post operative pain and swelling in comparison to the normal surgical approach.
Aesthetic dentistry
To achieve excellent aesthetic results the ability to manage alveolar crestal bone and soft tissues is essential. One of the major benefits of oral laser use is the ability to manage hard and soft tissues in a minimally invasive and atraumatic process.
This increases revenue as patient trauma is greatly reduced in comparison to the routine use of flap surgery or gingival soft tissue surgery by means of a scalpel or an electrosurgery unit.
Periodontics
In periodontal disease, the formation of a biofilm is a significant obstacle to establishing gum health. The biofilm has the capacity to reform rapidly after conventional disruption and it is difficult to eradicate in many patients. Lasers can be used to perform selective micro surgery to remove the diseased layers of tissues.
In addition: lasers are able to selectively promote the resolution of inflammation and promote healing. For the management of many periodontal clinical situations the adjunctive use of lasers has proven of great benefit to patient care: repair, excellent stable results and even some regeneration of tissues.
Peri-Implantitis
Regrettably peri-implantitis is posing an increasing problem in clinical practice. Once established the biofilm is impossible to eradicate from an infected surface without removing the implant threads. Lasers are able to safely remove the biofilm and restore the implant surface to one which is biocompatible to bone regeneration.
When used as a surgical tool lasers optimise the biological capacity of the tissues to repair and are a highly useful tool in minimising surgical trauma whilst stimulating excellent healing and repair.
Laser Assisted Endodontics
The internal anatomy of a root canal is highly complex and following tooth pulp death, bacteria are able to gain access to the many lateral canals as well as the dentinal tubules. In consequence total disinfection via conventional tools has been shown through research to be impossible.
Lasers have the capacity to distribute irrigant solutions to areas which are normally beyond access and offer the possibility of true disinfection at depth within the dentinal and especially apical tissues. In addition: laser assisted endodontic surgery minimises surgical trauma and optimises good quality post operative healing with the minimum of patient discomfort.
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Conference Laser Training Courses
These courses have been developed during the past 4 years, to allow an introduction to lasers and to explore the wide range of clinical applications. Offered throughout the year and approximately bi-monthly, there are two choices of course: Diode Laser Course and Waterlase Laser Course. Please click below for full course details:
Online Laser Safety Course
Development Outcomes
Our DeLTA courses are fully accredited.
- Online lectures and hosted events and courses provide CE credits for delegates.
- All DeLTA events meet the criteria for the GDC’s development outcomes A,B,C and D.
Conference Course Locations
Our courses and meetings are held at chosen dates and venues.
- Early courses have been hosted on the Isle of Wight, at Mark’s private practice as well as at function and meeting locations. The Isle of Wight is a wonderful location to visit and even bring the family to as it is a popular and historic holiday destination for the family. DeLTA may choose this location from time to time, subject to availability and meeting topics.
- In addition and as currently held, our courses are conducted at a dedicated venue, Richbell House, London WC1N 3LA. DeLTA is also proud to host courses with affiliated societies at international locations.
- Further information and details of specific upcoming courses and events may be accessed through contact with our Administrator, Christina Worth, at admin@dentallaseracademy.co.uk.
If you would like more information or wish to know future in person course dates
please email us at: admin@dentallaseracademy.co.uk
