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Optics |
History of lasers: -Laser history, lasers in medicine, -Lasers in dentistry, lasers in science, ... |
Optics data : - Introduction - Origins - Optics in the 17th, 18th, 19th centuries and today - Geometrical optics - The field concept - Mathematical formulation of the electromagnetic phenomenon - Diffraction, reflection, interference |
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The quantum nature of the light: - Black bodies radiation - The light wave/particle dualism - The photoelectric effect - Absorption and emission |
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Medical statistics Scientific literature SAS workshop Statistical methods E-Learning |
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Physics of lasers |
the Fabry-Perot interferometer |
Laser: - The light amplifying - Physical properties of lasers - Ultra-short pulses production |
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Dosimetry: - Irradiation parameters - Emission mode profiles |
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Interaction laser-tissues |
Interaction laser-tissues in a physical point of vue: - Optical properties of biologic tissues - Light absorption in water - Light absorption in hydroxyapatite - Linear and non-linear interaction |
Processes: - Coagulation, vaporization, ablation, disruption, etc. |
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Interaction laser-tissues in a biological point of vue: - Ablation, disruption, etc. - Light absorption in hydroxyapatite - Light absorption in melanin, hemoglobin, proteins, etc. - Thermal side effects - Influence of some parameters on the laser efficiency |
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Laser Safety and Properties of lasers and their applications in dentistry |
Laser safety and law requirements |
Laser handling: - Light guidance principles - Transmission systems and their diversity |
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Construction, function, properties of laser, systems in dentistry and their clinical applications: - Er-YAG and ErCr:YSGG lasers (2940 and 2780 nm) - Nd-YAG laser (1064 nm) - Ho-YAG laser ( 2100 nm) - Nd-YAP laser - Alexandrite laser ( 755 nm) - He-Ne laser (632 nm) - Argon-ion laser (488 and 514 nm) - CO2 laser (9600 and 10600 nm) - Diode lasers ( 808 and 980 nm) |
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Lasers conservative dentistry and Laser in caries prevention |
Lasers, caries diagnosis and prevention: - General aspects of caries diagnosis and prevention - State of the research - Laser, enamel, dentine and fluoride - Laser fluorescence, laser spectroscopy - How to choose the adapted wavelength |
Laser, cavity preparations, carious treatments: - General aspects and state of the art in the field of cavity preparations - Enamel preparations, dentin preparations - Adhesion to ... |
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Pulp capping: - Treatment modalities - How to choose the adapted wavelength |
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Lasers in dental laboratories Laser bleaching PAD (Photo Activated disinfection) |
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Lasers and endodontics |
- General principles and state of the art on endodontic treatments - Endodontic microbiology and lasers - Laser and smear layer - Laser, root canal filling, root canal re-treatment - How to choose the adapted wavelength |
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Laser in Oral Surgery and Periodontics and Implantology |
Lasers and periodontics: - General aspects and state of the art in periodontology (diagnosis, treatments) - Periodontal microbiology - Lasers and periodontal treatments (soft tissues, hard tissues [cement, bone defects]) - Indications, contra indications - How to choose the adapted wavelength |
Lasers, oral pathology, oral surgery: - General aspects and state of the art (soft tissues, hard tissues) - Indications, contra indications on the use of lasers in oral surgery - How to choose the adapted wavelength |
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Low-Level Laser Therapy and Jurisprudence and Practice Management |
Low-level laser therapy: - Biological response - Diagnosis with non thermal laser - Indications, contra indications - Laser analgesia - Laser acupuncture |
Jurisprudence Ethics Practice management Practice marketing |