Optimizing visualization and ergonomics. - Academy of Laser Dentistry
Optimizing visualization and ergonomics. - Academy of Laser Dentistry
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Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Laser</strong> <strong>Dentistry</strong><br />
The <strong>of</strong>ficial journal <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Laser</strong> <strong>Dentistry</strong><br />
Editor in Chief<br />
John D.B. Featherstone, MSc, PhD<br />
San Francisco, CA jdbf@ucsf.edu<br />
Managing Editor<br />
Gail S. Siminovsky, CAE, Executive Director<br />
Coral Springs, FL siminovsky@laserdentistry.org<br />
Consulting Editor<br />
John G. Sulewski, MA<br />
Huntington Woods, MI john.sulewski@we-inc.com<br />
Associate Editors<br />
Donald J. Coluzzi, DDS<br />
Portola Valley, CA don@laser-dentistry.com<br />
Steven P.A. Parker, BDS, LDS RCS, MFGDP<br />
Harrogate, Great Britain<br />
thewholetooth@easynet.co.uk<br />
Editorial Board<br />
John D.B. Featherstone, MSc, PhD<br />
Gail S. Siminovsky, CAE<br />
John G. Sulewski, MA<br />
Donald J. Coluzzi, DDS<br />
Steven P.A. Parker, BDS, LDS RCS, MFGDP<br />
Alan J. Goldstein, DMD<br />
Donald E. Patth<strong>of</strong>f, DDS<br />
Peter Rechmann, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. med. dent.<br />
Publisher<br />
Max G. Moses<br />
Member Media<br />
1844 N. Larrabee<br />
Chicago, IL 60614<br />
312-296-7864<br />
Fax: 312-896-9119<br />
max@maxgmoses.com<br />
Design <strong>and</strong> Layout<br />
Diva Design<br />
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Fax: 512-392-2967<br />
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Editorial Office<br />
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Fax 954-757-2598<br />
www.laserdentistry.org<br />
laserexec@laserdentistry.org<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Laser</strong> <strong>Dentistry</strong> is a not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
organization qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) <strong>of</strong><br />
the Internal Revenue Code. The <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Laser</strong><br />
<strong>Dentistry</strong> is an international pr<strong>of</strong>essional membership<br />
association <strong>of</strong> dental practitioners <strong>and</strong> supporting<br />
organizations dedicated to improving the<br />
health <strong>and</strong> well-being <strong>of</strong> patients through the<br />
proper use <strong>of</strong> laser technology. The <strong>Academy</strong> is<br />
dedicated to the advancement <strong>of</strong> knowledge,<br />
research <strong>and</strong> education <strong>and</strong> to the exchange <strong>of</strong><br />
information relative to the art <strong>and</strong> science <strong>of</strong> the<br />
use <strong>of</strong> lasers in dentistry. The <strong>Academy</strong> endorses<br />
the Curriculum Guidelines <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards for<br />
Dental <strong>Laser</strong> Education.<br />
Member American Association <strong>of</strong> Dental Editors<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
EDITOR’S VIEW<br />
Optical Methods for the Enhancement <strong>of</strong> Dental Practice ..................116<br />
John D.B. Featherstone, MSc, PhD<br />
GUEST EDITORIAL<br />
The Transformative Dental Experience ........................................................118<br />
Alan J. Goldstein, DMD<br />
COVER FEATURE<br />
CLINICAL REVIEW<br />
Use <strong>of</strong> the Dental Operating Microscope<br />
in <strong>Laser</strong> <strong>Dentistry</strong>: Seeing the Light ..............................................................122<br />
Glenn A. van As, DMD<br />
CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC REVIEW<br />
Detection <strong>of</strong> Caries by DIAGNOdent:<br />
Scientific Background <strong>and</strong> Performance ....................................................130<br />
Raimund Hibst, PhD<br />
Er:YAG <strong>Laser</strong>-Assisted Implant Periapical Lesion Therapy<br />
(IPL) <strong>and</strong> Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) Technique:<br />
New Challenges <strong>and</strong> New Instrumentation ..............................................135<br />
Avi Reyhanian, DDS; Donald J. Coluzzi, DDS<br />
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY CASE STUDIES<br />
Introduction ..........................................................................................................142<br />
Nd:YAG <strong>Laser</strong> Use in Treatment <strong>of</strong><br />
Moderate Chronic Periodontitis ....................................................................144<br />
Mary Lynn Smith, RDH<br />
Treatment <strong>of</strong> a Subcrestal Tooth Fracture with the Er:YAG <strong>Laser</strong> ........151<br />
Charles R. Hoopingarner, DDS<br />
R ESEARCH ABS TRA CTS<br />
<strong>Laser</strong> Bactericidal Effects on Intraoral Implants ........................................156<br />
The Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Laser</strong> <strong>Dentistry</strong><br />
The mission <strong>of</strong> the Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Laser</strong> <strong>Dentistry</strong> is to provide a pr<strong>of</strong>essional quarterly journal<br />
that helps to fulfill the goal <strong>of</strong> information dissemination by the <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Laser</strong> <strong>Dentistry</strong>.<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> the Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Laser</strong> <strong>Dentistry</strong> is to present information about the use <strong>of</strong> lasers<br />
in dentistry. All articles are peer-reviewed. Issues include manuscripts on current indications<br />
for uses <strong>of</strong> lasers for dental applications, clinical case studies, reviews <strong>of</strong> topics relevant to<br />
laser dentistry, research articles, clinical studies, research abstracts detailing the scientific<br />
basis for the safety <strong>and</strong> efficacy <strong>of</strong> the devices, <strong>and</strong> articles about future <strong>and</strong> experimental<br />
procedures. In addition, featured columnists <strong>of</strong>fer clinical insights, <strong>and</strong> editorials describe<br />
personal viewpoints.<br />
JOUR NAL OF LASER DENTIS TRY | 2007 VOL 15, NO. 3<br />
115
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