High-Precision Laser Therapy Transforms Dentistry

The progression of laser-based technology in dentistry has laid the foundation for a cultural paradigm shift from a reactive past to a preventative future.

BEN FISHER AND TIM KILLEEN, ACCESS LASER CO.

Since the late 19th century, the mechanical drill has served as the cornerstone of dentistry. However, as dentists’ responsibilities continue to expand — and after decades of academic research resulting in the development of new cost-effective, robust, and safe laser technology — a transformation in the dental-care field is arriving. At the intersection of laser-based instrumentation for imaging, pain management, and disease prevention, primary operational tools are ushering the dental profession into a modern paradigm of preventative medicine.

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