3 LIVE CE UNITS
Instructor: Dr. Virgil Karnatz DDS
Dental lasers are transforming clinical care across all specialties, from periodontics to pediatrics. With multiple wavelengths now available, each offering unique capabilities and limitations, understanding how to choose and use the right laser is essential for modern practitioners. This course demystifies laser technology, providing clear guidance on how to evaluate, select, and integrate lasers into everyday procedures—based on the patient, procedure type, and clinical goals. Whether you’re new to lasers or looking to deepen your knowledge, this session offers practical insights for every dental discipline.
In this course, you will learn:
- The history and understanding of laser physics
- The biological effects of different lasers
- Updates on the newest laser technologies available
- Comparisons of different types of lasers and their various applications
- Which lasers work best for different dental procedures
- Complications and cautions while using laser technology
Great very thorough and interactive - appreciate this!
– Margaret B, DDS, Texas
It was a great presentation, very specific details and was easy to follow and learn. Thank you.
- Carmina F., RDH, Texas
About Live, Interactive Continuing Education Webinars
A live, interactive webinar is similar to attending a continuing education seminar in your community, except that you attend via your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Each course is live and allows and encourages your participation. As long as you have access to a device that can play sound, you can participate in an ACES webinar. No special computer knowledge or equipment is required to participate in our webinars. When you enroll in an ACES course, you will be sent an email with the course syllabus and complete information on how to join the webinar. At the conclusion of your live webinar, you will receive an email with a link to your online quiz. Once you complete your quiz, you’ll automatically receive your continuing education certificate via email.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships:
Instructor: Dr. Virgil Karnatz - No relevant financial relationship to report Education
Advisory Committee (EAC): Members of the EAC have no relevant financial relationships to report
ACES ownership and staff: No relevant financial relationship to report
Advanced Continuing Education Systems is an ADA CERP Recognized provider for dental continuing education. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems (Provider RP4393) has been approved by the Dental Board of California as a provider of dental continuing education.