Book description
The uses and benefits of soft-tissue lasers in dental hygiene
practice are myriad. Lasers are used for more effective debridement,
scaling and planning, with less pain and bleeding. Hygienists can
detect sub- and supra-gingival calculus, remove the bacteria in
pockets, and remove granulation, among other treatments.
Soft-tissue Lasers in Dental Hygiene is the first book to
explain laser use in periodontal therapy. Authors Jessica Blayden and
Angie Mott are registered dental hygienists who have been using laser
therapy in their dental hygiene practices for several years, and here
they share their experience. Blayden and Mott begin by discussing
laser history, physics, components, and safety. They then describe the
specifics of periodontal therapy-what lasers can be used for, how to
implement them, techniques, and protocols. The authors also present
case studies that demonstrate how treatment plans are implemented for
varying levels of periodontal disease. The authors conclude with
chapters on patient communication and practice management.
Jessica Blayden, RDH, has been a hygienist for 11 years
practicing in San Diego CA, and now in Utah. She is a member of the
Academy of Laser Dentistry and on the Auxillary Board; in addition she
also has her Standard Proficiency and is working on the third part of
the Advanced Proficiency with the Academy of Laser Dentistry. She has
completed Mastership status in the World Clinical Laser Institute in
the area of diode lasers. Jessica speaks and conducts hygiene Soft
Tissue Diode Certification Courses for Perio Laser Institute and
provides Continuing Education as a PACE provider all throughout the
country and Canada. She also speaks for a variety of other laser
manufacturers, hygiene companies and conducts in-office training for
private dental practices.
Angie Mott, RDH,
has been a clinical hygienist for more than 20 years and has been
working with lasers since 2000. 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 in 2007
and her Mastership with ALD in 2008. She currently serves as Auxiliary
Chair for the ALD Board of Directors and serves on the Regulatory
Affairs, Education, Membership, Advertising and the Scientific Sessions
Committees. Angie is a past presenter for the ALD, Oklahoma Dental
Association, Arkansas State Dental Board, Kentucky Dental Association,
RDH Under one Roof, as well as several others. Angie teaches in-office
laser certification courses for private offices throughout the United
States and Canada, as well as for Las Vegas institute (LVI) in Las
Vegas, NV.
