As a dental hygienist, continuing education courses are a great way to add new skills to your CV while providing your clients with the best care possible. You’ll learn about new technology and techniques and meet the license renewal requirements for the regulatory body in your province.
There’s a range of continuing education courses available at RDHU, either in-person and online, to adapt to the way you learn best and your schedule. If you’re interested in the most advanced technology in the dental industry, consider a laser course for dental hygienists.
What is the soft-tissue diode laser?
Dentists and dental hygienists employ the versatile soft-tissue diode laser to serve their patients better. It’s a handheld tool named for its primary use; the cutting and sculpting of soft tissues. However, it also works for various procedures, such as teeth whitening.
Dental operations that would usually require a scalpel you can now execute using a laser. It reduces bleeding and shortens patient healing time. Some standard procedures that commonly use soft tissues lasers include:
- Gingivectomies
- Periodontal treatments
- Crown lengthening
- Troughing
Because of the reduced pain, swelling, and healing time associated with soft tissue lasers, many patients prefer their use and experience reduced anxiety. There are many other benefits to soft-tissue lasers, making them an essential certification for dental hygienists.
What are the benefits of using a soft-tissue diode laser?
Increased patient comfort and reduced stress are reasons enough to incorporate soft-tissue lasers into your skillset. But, they also come with a range of benefits that make them indispensable in the dental office.
- Safe to use around implants, including metal crowns and amalgam restorations.
- They don’t damage hard tissue.
- Good visibility and precision cutting.
- Good hemostasis reduces or eliminates the need for sutures.
As the technology refines, the applications for lasers continue to expand. You’ll know the most current dental practices when you add a laser course for dental hygienists to your continuing education.
Where can I find laser courses for dental hygienists?
RDHU is Burlington, Ontario’s innovative provider of ongoing courses for dental hygienists across Canada. We offer RDHQ memberships that include 12 hours of continuing education, ensuring hygienists stay informed about the latest developments in dentistry while meeting the requirements of their regulatory body.
We offer two-day certification laser courses for dental hygienists, starting with theory and application before a hands-on patient training day.
What happens during a laser certification course?
At RDHU, all our courses start with self-study and video instruction. There’s an online exam on theory to ensure students understand the application of soft-tissue diode lasers in Canadian dentistry. Students have instructor support, including live question-and-answer sessions, so they’re able to master key learning outcomes:
- An understanding of laser physics and tissue interactions.
- The integrations of lasers into dental hygiene applications.
- Codes and billing for laser services performed.
Students will also practice handling patient FAQs when they introduce lasers into their dental practice.
The final hands-on portion will allow hygienists to practice safety while setting up and operating diode lasers before a final test and self-assessment. Successful completion of the course includes a client introductory letter to lasers and certificate.
Sign up with RDHU for continuing education including premier laser courses for dental hygienists.
We provide continuing education to dental hygienists in Burlington, Ontario, at our facility and across Canada through our online portal. We go beyond the minimum regulatory requirements to provide hygienists with recent developments in dentistry, offer new skills, and highlight the latest technology.
Sign up for our laser course for dental hygienists and learn more about RDHQ Membership when you contact us.
