The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), the only independent and unbiased non-profit association dedicated to improving patient care with the proper use of laser technology, recently issued a call for abstracts for its upcoming annual meeting. Known internationally as “dentistry’s laser meeting”, ALD 2020 will be hosted at the Paradise Point Resort in San Diego on April 2th – 4th.
According to ALD Executive Director, Gail Siminovsky, CAE, “Our meeting will feature a wide range of captivating lectures, discussions, hands-on participation and networking opportunities with experts, researchers, and leaders in the fields of dental lasers and digital dentistry. We invite researchers, academicians, dentists and dental professionals from around the world to submit abstracts for presentations on topics that support our overall theme this coming year.”
Suggested topics include but are not limited to:
• The Healing Power of PBM / Pain Relief Without Opioids
• The Benefits of Digital Technology & The Digital Workflow
o CBCT (Cone Beam) Radiology
o Digital Imaging
o CAD/CAM
o In-House Restoration Milling
• Pediatric Dentistry and Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs )
• Laser-Powered Hygiene
• Peri-implantitis: Past, Present and Future Treatments
• The Business of Dentistry:
o Achieving Maximum ROI for Your Laser Investment
o Accurate Insurance Coding / Coding for Medical Necessity
o Practice Marketing & Social Media
o Clinical Photography for Case Acceptance and Insurance Documentation
• Using Lasers to Treat Medically-Compromised and Geriatric Patients
• The Next Generation: 10-Minute Poster Presentation for Students
“As a presenter, you’ll have a positive influence on the use of lasers and other types of advanced technology in dentistry,” added Gail Siminovsky. “Last but not least, you’ll be supporting the ALD’s mission of improving oral heath with laser technology.
Abstracts are peer-reviewed in a blind review process. Acceptance is based on abstract content, available space, and overall program balance. The submission deadline is June 10, 2019. Complete information including submission guidelines and a link to the submission form can be found here.
All submissions must be made through the online abstract submission form to be considered.
About the Academy of Laser Dentistry:
The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) is the only independent and unbiased non-profit association devoted to laser dentistry and includes clinicians, academicians and researchers in all laser wavelengths. The Academy is devoted to clinical education, research, and the development of standards and guidelines for the safe and effective use of dental laser technology. ALD was founded in 1993, with the merging of the International Academy of Laser Dentistry, the North American Academy of Laser Dentistry and the American Academy of Laser Dentistry. For more information, visit www.LaserDentistry.org.
