• Introductory to Lasers Course
• Standard Proficiency
• Advanced Proficiency

Introductory to Lasers Course
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 – 7:30am – 5:30pm

Course Description
ALD’s professional and unbiased approach to lasers in dentistry offers a unique opportunity to LEARN, SEE AND TOUCH almost every laser system available today. This hands-on opportunity is brought to you by academicians engaged in dental laser research, education and clinical practice. Imagine! The widest spectrum of laser devices under one roof. Gain basic understanding of laser technology, dental laser wavelengths, devices and the safe and effective use for patient care. Recognize the wavelength and device most suitable to your practice.

Candidates in the Introduction to Lasers Hands-on course will:

• Participate in 7-hours of educational instruction.
• Participate in hands-on clinical use of many different laser devices.
• Learn laser physics, the fundamentals of lasers, laser safety, and infection control.
• Learn laser types, delivery systems, operating parameters and power settings.
• Review scientific studies of both hard and soft tissue laser applications.
• Review treatment applications.

* Please ask us how you may obtain your standard proficiency certification.

Standard Proficiency
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 – 7:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday, April 23, 2009 – 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Course Description
Certification Program in accordance with the Curriculum Guidelines and Standards for Dental Laser Education. A two-day course, hands-on and examination program fulfills ALD’s requirements based on the Curriculum Guidelines and Standards for Dental Laser Education.

Upon registration students receive study manuals to prepare for this level of certification. The two day course will review in detail the areas covered in the instruction material. Interactive and hands-on sessions are integral to this program. This level of education includes laser proficiency and laboratory knowledge.

Standard Level two day hands-on course includes:

• Course
• Examination - ONLINE
• Study Materials

* Note: Academy of Laser Dentistry members who hold a Standard Proficiency certificate may participate, at no charge, in the Standard Proficiency lecture

After passing all required parts of Standard Proficiency, members will receive a Certificate of successful completion and will be eligible to apply for the ALD Fellowship Program.

Advanced Proficiency
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 – 7:30am – 6:00pm

Course Description:
Advanced Proficiency represents the higher level of recognition for knowledge and application of lasers used in the clinical environment. Candidates for advanced level recognition must demonstrate advanced level of clinical competency in safety and clinical use.

There are three components at this level:

• Online Tutorial & Written Examination. A 175 multiple choice exam covering all areas of lasers in dentistry. Online Review & Examination at ALD Virtual Campus: http://www.laserdentistry.org/education/index.cfm
• Clinical Simulation Examination. This exam is available at the Annual Conference. The candidate must pass the ONLINE Tutorial and Examination at least 30-days prior to the Annual Conference. The exam will test the candidate’s knowledge of a chosen laser(s), within an environment that replicates a given clinical setting.
• Clinical Case Presentations and Examination. (Candidates must wait 1-Year after successful completion of the written and clinical simulation examination to participate in this final portion of Advanced Proficiency). Candidates will prepare 5 clinical case studies and be prepared to present a minimum of two. Laser Safety Officers are not required to participate in this portion.

The candidate will receive an extensive preparation instruction packet including a suggested time table and be assigned a mentor who has Advanced Proficiency and who will be available to the candidate for the 2-Years it requires to complete the Advanced Proficiency process.

After passing all three parts, members will receive a Certificate of successful completion and will be eligible to apply for the ALD Mastership Program.

The One-on-One Learning Experience
The Certification Committee provides a mentor program and study guides to help candidates prepare for success.

Online Review & Written Examination
Recognizing busy lives and to better serve the needs of experienced members, ALD’s Virtual Campus brings learning and proficiency examination directly to eligible members.

* Candidates for Case Study Presentations should already be preparing cases prior to this date.

** Candidates must complete the online Tutorial and Examination by March 15th, 2009 to take the Clinical Examination at the annual conference.

Conference Fees
Certification program fees do not include conference fees. Please include conference fees when you apply for certification. Click here.

Cancellation Policy
For written or faxed cancellations received on or before February 1, 2009 a full refund will be issued less $150 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after February 1, 2009.

Further Information
If you have question or would like more information about any aspect of the conference contact:

Academy of Laser Dentistry
memberservices@laserdentistry.org
(954) 346-3776 x 204 or Toll Free: (877) 527-3776
Fax: (954) 757-2598

	Certification General Information
	Recommended Study Materials
	Curriculum Guidelines
	Standard Proficiency Clinical Simulation
	Advanced Proficiency Clinical Simulation
	Advanced Proficiency Case Studies