POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATION COURSE
MASTERSHIP
Lasers in Dentistry
1-Year Clinical Specialisation Course
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New!
Now also available in flexible advanced module courses to choose your most interested module/s.
Endodontist, researcher, Aachen Laser Center academic co-worker and an absolute class act in this field - Dr Miguel Martins (DDS,MSc, PhD) will create laser addicts as the clinical and skills lecturer at the upcoming Mastership Advanced Module Courses.
"MIGUEL IS OUTSTANDING!" say many of his students, peers and patients. He also comes with the nod of approval of his long-time 'laser-father' and legend, Prof. Dr. med. dent. Norbert Gutknecht who founded this prestigious Master Program.
Physicist, Dr Rene Franzen sets the foundation of understanding light, the interaction between lasers and various tissue in a fascinating course, the "Laser Safety Officer Course" which is a certification course and subset of the Lasers in Dentistry Mastership / Master Program. Together with Dr Miguel Martins, they will journey with participants in that conversational exploration to uncover deeper understanding of light and lasers, their interactions, and getting laser-supported clinicians beyond the stage of being just laser “button pushers,” to literally Eureka moments, through applicable physics, biophysics, talking pulse duration, hertz rate, wavelengths over a couple cups of coffee! In the end, clinicians are in control to get the desired effect and perform an ethically high level of the full scope of laser-supported treatments.
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Sigmund Freud University &
Mastership Lasers in Dentistry
Sigmund Freud University Vienna
One-Year Clinical Specialisation Course in Selected Wavelengths
Level of Qualification: Level 7 (Master)
1 ECTS Equivalency: 15 Credit Points
The Mastership course is aimed at dental clinicians who would like to specialise in certain wavelengths of dental diode lasers (different wavelengths and types) and erbium lasers (Er:YAG, Er,Cr:YSGG), while keeping pace with the most innovative and minimally invasive treatment methods sought after by patients. Over the course of one year, over 10-12 attendance days split into 4 modules held over 3 educational blocks, participants are taught fundamental physical and technical knowledge at a high academic level, theoretically and practically, and how to recognise primary, secondary, and tertiary indications. After successful completion of an examination at Sigmund Freud University, this program concludes with the university certificate “Laser Therapy in Dentistry" including a second certificate, Laser Safety Officer, from Sigmund Freud University.
> The Mastership modules are a subset of the Master Professional program 'Lasers in Dentistry“ [120 ECTS credit points] at SFU university and qualifies you for an upgrade into that program if you so decide upon successful completion.
LASERS IN DENTISTRY
Lasers have been used in dentistry for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes for about 40 years, and are an indispensable instrument in any modern dental surgery. The use of lasers enables new treatment methods to be employed and lasers can meaningfully supplement more traditional therapies.
The use of lasers is associated with minimal contact, reduced vibration and pain, as well as a reduction in bleeding, leading to a more comfortable overall experience for the patient and a cleaner, meticulous technique for the dental practitioner.
Lasers are highly versatile tools that can be successfully used in a wide range of applications in the treatment of mucous membranes, hard tooth structures and bones.
Additionally, the specific properties of lasers allow the development of radically new treatments, surgical techniques, and improvements in treatment success rates are observed when lasers are applied correctly.
Modern facilities and increased customer satisfaction help ensure the long-term financial success of any dental practice and, for these reasons, you should not miss the opportunity to expand and improve your range of treatments.
Lasers are primarily used in the following fields:
LASER TYPES
The following lasers are taught:
MASTERSHIP COURSE STRUCTURE OPTIONS
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1- YEAR MASTERSHIP MODULES
MODULE I
Laser Safety and Basic Physics
MODULE II
Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG Lasers
MODULE III
Diode Lasers and Photobiomodulation Therapy
MODULE IV
Final module and graduation takes place in Vienna at Sigmund Freud University
Written examination
Presentation of five clinical treatment cases
GRADUATION CEREMONY
After successful completion of the course, participants receive a Mastership Certificate/Diploma from Sigmund Freud University identifying them as a dental laser specialist, as well as an additional Laser Safety Officer certificate.
COURSE INFO
LECTURERS
Priv.Doz. Dr. Rene Franzen | Scientific Director - Physicist
Studied physics at Düsseldorf University and completed his thesis in the Department for Laser Medicine. Since 2001 he has worked for RWTH Aachen University and the AALZ Aachen Dental Laser Center and is involved in teaching and research in the field of laser-supported dentistry. In 2003 he completed his PhD thesis for which he was awarded the RWTH prize for outstanding interdisciplinary research. Dr. Franzen teaches optics, laser technology, dosimetry and laser safety and is also responsible for running the AALZ’s e-learning system.
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Dr Miguel Martins (DDS, MSc, PhD) | Clinical & Skills Lecturer
As a researcher and academic co-worker, Dr Martins has published various original studies in peer-reviewed journals such as Lasers in Medical Science, Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, and Lasers in Dental Science.
Dr. Martins originally graduated at the University of Porto (Portugal) in 2007, then specialised in Oral Implantology at Santiago Compostela’s University in Spain (2008), graduated as a Master of Science (MSc.) in Lasers in Dentistry at the RWTH Aachen University in Germany (2010), Masters Degree in Oral Laser Applications, Doctorate (PhD) in Lasers in Endodontics from University of Porto, and actively continues by participating in various academic societies, university research and lecturing as invited/keynote speaker worldwide. Dr Martins's aim is to provide a high-standard of dental care based on evidence-based laser supported dentistry, and special interest in his private Endodontic practice and Endodontic Microsurgery.
Founder: Prof. Dr. Norbert Gutknecht passed away in July 2021, but we acknowledge him for his immense contribution and dedication to this successful program. His life was dedicated to building good knowledge from his pioneering works in laser dentistry as Director of the Department of Restorative Dentistry, then Director of the “Aachen Dental Laser Center," and Scientific Director of the Academic Postgraduate Master Program: “Master of Science – Lasers in Dentistry.” His teaching debunked the dubious laser claims of the early years and researched what really worked and how to use this groundbreaking technology. His final school project was in Namibia where he helped establish the dental school at the University of Namibia.
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FURTHER STUDIES
The Mastership modules are a subset of the Master Professional program 'Lasers in Dentistry“ [120 ECTS credit points] at SFU university and qualifies you for an upgrade into that program if you so decide upon successful completion. > Learn More about all the Master Programmes
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES:
SOUTH AFRICA
1-Day Laser Safety Officer
18 February 2024
Centurion, South Africa
Mastership Advanced Module Course:
2-Day Lasers in Endo
19 & 20 February 2024
Centurion, South Africa
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