Lasers in Dentistry- The Journey of an Early Adopter and Innovator

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Lasers in Dentistry- The Journey of an Early Adopter and Innovator

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21 minutes

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Apr 30, 2020

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Released:

Apr 30, 2020

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Candid interviews with LANAP® clinicians on how the PerioLase® MVP-7™ impacted their dental practice.

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A Periodontist's Passion for Education: Periodontist Alan Farber's passion for education includes his adoption of the LANAP protocol into both of his offices as well as the IALD Certified Instructor program; involvement with Seattle Study Club and Spear; and developing a new educational... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
16 min listen
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What’s Different About the Nd:YAG PerioLase® MVP-7™?: The second periodontist to incorporate the LANAP protocol, Charles Braga DMD, MMSc, shares how the value proposition of photons got him hooked on lasers in dentistry and how following two decades worth of literature and science supporting the... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
13 min listen
A Townie's Perspective on the PerioLase MVP-7 & the LANAP Protocol: California General Dentist Michael Colleran, DDS, discusses his results-based approach to implementing the PerioLase MVP-7 in the mid-2000s, and how the online world has influenced dentists' impressions of technology and which products to incorporate... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
15 min listen
Becoming a Laser Dentist: What are your options in becoming a "laser dentist"? Do different lasers do different things? Todd McCracken, DDS explains the key things to think about when considering adding a laser to your practice, and what he would do if he couldn't practice... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
11 min listen
Hope for Hopeless Implants - LAPIP™ Peri-Implantitis Treatment: Failing dental implants are a growing problem, with a lack of predictable, effective treatment approaches that patients will accept. Allen Honigman, DDS, MS, discusses how he measures 'success' and how his patients react to LAPIP™ treatment. by Dentistry for the New Millennium
15 min listen
The Wide Age Range of Periodontitis: Chicago Periodontist Yetta McCullom, DDS, MS discusses the value of LANAP across all age groups, the prevelence she sees of periodontitis in her practice, and her instinct of LANAP as a treatment modality spreading "like wildfire". by Dentistry for the New Millennium
9 min listen
Gum Disease & Systemic Diseases - Plus the Impact of Sleep Disordered Breathing: Periodontist Sherona Dayan, DMD, discusses the links between periodontal disease and Alzheimer's and Sleep Disordered Breathing, plus how her non-clinician cousin pushed her over the top to treat gum disease with the PerioLase MVP-7. by Dentistry for the New Millennium
15 min listen
Considering the Patient with the MMPPI & PROMs: Periodontist and lecturer Dr. Robert Levine discusses putting the patient first with the MMPPI scoring index and PROMS (patient-reported outcome measures). How do these dovetail with the LANAP protocol, and hear a preview of a recently completed LANAP... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
17 min listen
A Young Periodontist's Perspective on the PerioLase MVP-7 & the LANAP Protocol: Just two years out of school, periodontist Andrew Peterson is already seeing success with the LANAP and LAPIP protocols. Find out how LANAP entered his radar and how he sees it fitting into his practice. by Dentistry for the New Millennium
13 min listen
Treating Diabetics with the PerioLase® MVP-7™: General practitioner Craig Long, DDS, discusses how he got started with LANAP, how it helped him in his transition in moving to a different state, and win-win in treating gum disease in diabetic patients with the LANAP protocol. by Dentistry for the New Millennium
15 min listen
Building a Solid Practice Foundation with the PerioLase® MVP-7™: New York area General Dentist Donato "Dino" Napoletano, DDS shares his LANAP story, including how the PerioLase MVP-7 differs from other laser wavelengths he'd previously used, and how saving hopeless teeth is a good reminder that teeth are attached... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
13 min listen
The Role of Nutrition in Periodontitis: How does a healthy gut relate to a healthy mouth? "Dr. Al" discusses the intricate relationship between periodontitis and nutrition, as well as why he considers his purchase of the PerioLase MVP-7 a career-defining decision. by Dentistry for the New Millennium
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The PerioLase MVP-7 and TMD, Occlusion: GP Dr. Jeff Dolgos discusses occlusion's inverse relationship to sensitivity within the LANAP protocol, the healing benefits of light, and the pros and cons of working in a solo vs. group practice. by Dentistry for the New Millennium
15 min listen
LANAP® & Academia: Adding LANAP to the Curriculum: Rutgers School of Dental Medicine is one of just three schools to teach LANAP as part of their post-graduate periodontics program. Find out the criteria that must be met to add a treatment modality to the cirriculum, and where LANAP fits into a... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
16 min listen
How a Dual Specialist in Ortho & Perio uses the PerioLase® MVP-7™: One of only about 10 dual specialists in Periodontics and Orthodontics, Dr. Celenza explains how he uses his PerioLase MVP-7 in his unique Manhattan practice, including his treatment of Peri-Implantitis and getting his patients' periodontal foundation... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
11 min listen
Investing and Implementing LANAP Treatment in a Recession: Periodontist Kirk Noraian discusses the factors involved in opening up his practice in the COVID-19 world, plus his experiences incorporating the PerioLase MVP-7 for the LANAP protocol in the midst of the 2008 economic downturn. by Dentistry for the New Millennium
21 min listen
Championing Less Invasive and More Holistic Treatments: Periodontist Ann Astolfi, DMD, explains how she got over her initial skepticism of the PerioLase MVP-7 for the LANAP protocol, and how she uses her PerioLase MVP-7 on implants, hemangiomas, and other Value-Added Procedures (VAPs). by Dentistry for the New Millennium
15 min listen
Spearheading an Independent LANAP Satisfaction Survey: Periodontist Colin Richman was so impressed with the results he was seeing with the LANAP and LAPIP protocols, he spearheaded an independent study to gague the satisfaction level of all LANAP-trained dentists on many different criteria. Did any of the... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
15 min listen
Global Perspectives: The LANAP® Protocol in Australia: Australian periodontist Dr. Chris Barker discusses the pros and cons of incorporating the LANAP protocol into the Australian market, and his role in bringing the Fight Gum Disease public awareness campaign to his continent. by Dentistry for the New Millennium
16 min listen
Championing Gum Disease Awareness: Harlem Dentist Fights the Good Fight by Dentistry for the New Millennium
12 min listen
Microbiology & LANAP: An Early Laser User's Experience and Research: One of the earliest users of lasers in dentistry -- dating back to 1989 -- Fort Lauderdale periodontist Tom McCawley discusses his long road with the Nd:YAG wavelength leading up to LANAP. Beyond his private practice success, find out why his strong... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
16 min listen
When Should Key Opinion Leaders Recommend a Product?: Respected, lecturer, professor, and periodontist I. Stephen Brown discusses his LANAP journey, his role with the North American Society of Periodontists, and why he needs to be careful when endorsing products or treatment modalities. by Dentistry for the New Millennium
15 min listen
Global Perspectives: Bringing the LANAP Protocol to Puerto Rico: Periodontist Frances Herrero, DMD, MS, becomes the first LANAP-trained clinician in Puerto Rico after seeing the results for herself as an associate in a Cincinnati practice. What does she see as the biggest challenges and opportunities... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
12 min listen
Long-Term LANAP'ing in the Rural Midwest: Practicing in a small Minnesota town, General Dentist Dr. Tom Schoen has been offering the LANAP protocol for 14 years. When the closest periodontist is an hour away, how does adding the LANAP protocol work out for your practice and your patients? And... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
15 min listen
A Skeptic's Road to Giving LANAP a Try: Self-professed "Grade-A Skeptic" periodontist Roman Melnyk was sure he would try the PerioLase MVP-7 for LANAP, prove it didn't work, and return it. What happened next? by Dentistry for the New Millennium
16 min listen
An experienced LANAPer's Advice to Young Periodontists: Hawaii periodontist Dr. Braden Seamons reflects on his 13 successful years using the LANAP and LAPIP protocols, and offers advice for those just coming out of school interested in treating periodontal disease. by Dentistry for the New Millennium
13 min listen
A Periodontist's Perceptions Change: South Florida periodontist Alan Bresalier, DDS, recalls going from ignoring a persistent sales rep to revolutionizing his practice with the PerioLase MVP-7. Find out how long it took for him to start seeing clinical results on his own... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
15 min listen
A Baker's Dozen of PerioLase MVP-7's: Rochester, NY Periodontist Sureh Goel, DDS, MSD, holds the record for most privately owned PerioLase MVP-7 units. Listen to him explain how he went from "accidentally" purchasing his first one to revolutionalizing his practices and accumulating many... by Dentistry for the New Millennium
19 min listen
Gum Disease Awareness: Putting Patient Education First: February is Gum Disease Awareness Month! Oregon periodontist Sunny Drake, DMD, MS, discusses the oral/body health connection, and how her various roles as a periodontist begin with patient education (then surgeon second, and business owner third). by Dentistry for the New Millennium
13 min listen

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