HOYA ConBio Partners With Advanced Laser Training To Offer Complementary Laser Certification Course In Dentistry

Fremont, CA - HOYA ConBio, a global leader in dental and aesthetic lasers, recently announced that dentists who purchase DioDent Micro 980 soft tissue lasers will receive a tuition-free introductory laser certification course with Advanced Laser Training, a company dedicated to dental laser education. The partnership is the latest milestone in HOYA ConBio's corporate commitment to comprehensive laser dentistry education.

"We fully recognize that training is an integral element to ensure success in laser dentistry and are excited to partner with Advanced Laser Training to provide initial training to dentists who want to step up and enhance their practice with laser technology," said Timothy S. Gehlmann, President & CEO, HOYA ConBio. "This new program is intended to provide dentists with an easy, effortless way to fully understand and utilize lasers for optimum patient outcomes and practice growth."

Advanced Laser Training offers an extensive array of basic and advanced laser certification courses year-round throughout the U.S. According to Chris Owens, DDS, owner of Advanced Laser Training, the strategic partnership with HOYA ConBio supports the mission of his organization.

"Proper and thorough training is essential to building confidence and expertise in laser dentistry procedures," Dr. Owens said. "Our courses are designed to provide in-depth skill-based knowledge that will enable dentists to incorporate lasers effectively and profitably into their practice."

The introductory Soft Tissue Laser Certification course covers laser physics, safety and tissue interaction including specific techniques for laser periodontal therapy. Course graduates will have hands-on training in the set- up, operation and maintenance of the DioDent Micro 980 laser. They will also be able to diagnose and perform a variety of soft tissue laser procedures, determine which patients are best candidates for laser therapy and answer the most common patient questions about this technology. The course qualifies for eight hours of continuing education credits.

HOYA ConBio's DioDent Micro 980 dental laser is a next-generation diode laser for use in a wide variety of procedures, including excisional and incisional biopsies, fibroma removal, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, oral papillectomies and sulcular debridement.

SOURCE: Hoya ConBio