Angie Wallace

Title : Implementing lasers into your Dental practice...Can you see the light??

Abstract:

Learn How To:

• Gauge your initial understanding of lasers and their usage.
• Discuss the fundamentals of lasers, including the production, characteristics, delivery systems, and emission modes of light.
• Summarize the effects of lasers on tissue.
• Review laser types, device characteristics, and clinical applications.
• Reflect on today’s laser safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Operate laser instrumentation.
• Ensure infection control standards are met.
• Examine treatment sequence and patient management.
• Assess healing.
• Analyze practice management issues including financial and insurance considerations, malpractice, ethics, record keeping, and informed consent.
• Prepare for the Standard Proficiency Examination is written and clinical components. 

Biography:

Angie Wallace, RDH, has been a clinical hygienist for more than 35 years. She is a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), where she obtained her advanced level proficiency, her educator status, and received her ALD Recognized Course Provider and her mastership. Angie currently serves as chair for education on the ALD Board of Directors and serves on the auxiliary committee. She was the recipient of the 2014 John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service Award from the ALD and has been recognized as a worldwide speaker and as a laser consultant for dental and dental hygiene schools, laser manufacturers, and private offices.