Light Instruments is pleased to announce its Annual Meeting 2027, taking place in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during the world-renowned Rio Carnival week.

This exceptional international gathering will bring together dentists, distributors, opinion leaders, and industry professionals from around the world for a unique combination of scientific excellence, clinical innovation, professional networking, and unforgettable experiences.

Speaker: Prof. Georgi Tomov
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT
1 CE Credit

Register via Viva Learning >

Successful dental implant treatment depends on achieving strong and stable osseointegration. This randomized controlled clinical study evaluated the effect of Er:YAG laser biomodification using the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser (2,940 nm) following conventional implant osteotomy preparation.

The study included 90 patients receiving dental implants. Patients treated with rotary osteotomy followed by LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser biomodification demonstrated significantly higher implant stability compared with conventional rotary preparation alone.

The result: Er:YAG laser biomodification resulted in higher ISQ values at all measured time points and significantly reduced the stability dip during the critical early healing period (days 20–30). A higher percentage of implants maintained high stability levels (ISQ ≥ 70) compared with the control group.

The conclusion: LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser biomodification may enhance early osseointegration, promote more stable implant healing, and potentially support shorter healing periods and earlier implant loading in selected clinical cases.

To read more about lasers in Implantology go to www.light-inst.com/applications/aesthetic-dentistry/

Laser Dentistry in the Real World: Practical Applications for Restorative, Surgical, and Aesthetic Cases

Discover how laser dentistry can be integrated into everyday clinical practice for restorative, surgical, and aesthetic treatments using the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser-in-Handpiece.

Speaker: Dr. Tony Carreon
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT
1 CE Credit

Watch the full webinar on Viva Learning >

The clinical case involved a 55-year-old patient with a 9 mm periodontal pocket and grade II mobility in the upper left second premolar. Bone loss extended beyond the root apex and was managed using the M-MIST technique combined with the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser.

The results: After one year of treatment, the PPD was reduced from 9 mm to 3 mm, the clinical attachment level improved from 10 mm to 5 mm, mobility was eliminated, and the intrabony defect showed near-complete resolution.

The conclusion: The use of the Er:YAG Laser with M-MIST, under magnification, proved to be effective and safe for debriding deep periodontal defects. It is a promising alternative in cases where extraction was once considered the only option.

To read more about lasers in Periodontics go to www.light-inst.com/applications/periodontics/

LiteTouch™ and D-Storm™ Lasers at the Yankee Dental Congress 2025!

Visit PSA Booth #600 to see and hear more about the lasers.

• For more information or to schedule a meeting during the GNYDM, contact us at officeusa@light-inst.com

Laser-activated irrigation (LAI) is a technique that improves the effectiveness of root canal disinfection. The method is conducted by using the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser (2940 nm), which is strongly absorbed by water, generating the cavitation bubbles –  rapid expansion, vaporization, and micro-explosions of the irrigant that enhance cleaning efficiency.

The LiteTouch™ Er:YAG LAI system has shown excellent performance in opening dentinal tubules, removing the smear layer, and disrupting bacterial biofilms.

This study explored the effects of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG combined with the Endo tip on the mineral composition of dentin in various root canal regions when using the commonly irrigation solutions

The result: Continuous irrigation with EDTA, combined with LAI, caused the most significant reduction in calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) levels. A final rinse with NaOCl counteracted the mineral loss caused by EDTA, increasing oxygen (O) content. The diminished Ca/O and Ca/P ratios observed with EDTA irrigation were restored when followed by a NaOCl rinse.

The conclusion: The LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser-activated irrigation, when combined with EDTA followed by a final NaOCl rinse minimized the mineral loss from the dentin.

To read more about lasers in Endodontics go to https://light-inst.com/applications/endodontics/

Gingival retraction involves temporarily displacing or removing the inner surface of the gingival sulcus to obtain an accurate impression of a prepared tooth. In a mouth-split study, six gingival displacement methods were compared to evaluate their effectiveness in retraction. The methods included retraction cord, retraction paste, astringent paste, ceramic bur, LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser, and diode laser.

The result: The results revealed that all retraction methods, except for ceramic bur rotary curettage, led to clinically insignificant levels of gingival recession; The Er:YAG laser group demonstrated the lowest loss of gingival height levels in every single group of teeth.

The conclusion: The LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser-troughing technique emerged as the most promising, exhibiting the lowest post-retraction gingival recession. This finding highlights the potential benefits of incorporating dental lasers, particularly the erbium laser, into their clinical practice to achieve more favorable gingival outcomes.

To read more about lasers in Periodontics go to www.light-inst.com/applications/periodontics/

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce the new partnership with kisir Academy distributor in Russia!

• For more information on the LiteTouch™ laser in Russia: kisiracademy@gmail.com or: 8 (800) 350 07 32

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce the new partnership with Deva medical supply distributor in Thailand!

• For more information on the LiteTouch™ and D-Storm™ Lasers in Thailand call +66 81 000 8119 or deva_medi@hotmail.com

Osteotomy is a common procedure in clinical practice, traditionally performed using rotary and mechanical instruments. While these tools are widely accepted, even with cooling systems, it can be challenging to fully prevent thermal and tissue damage. To address this, Kanazirski et al. (2023) introduced the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser as an alternative, aiming to explore its synergistic potential combined with conventional methods.

Results: In the rotary drill group, the bone surface appeared smooth but was accompanied by bone fragments, a thicker smear layer, and microcracks due to mechanical trauma. In contrast, the LiteTouch™ group displayed smooth, well-defined borders, with the bone structure remaining intact. The laser-treated bone showed empty intratrabecular spaces, with no signs of carbonization or melting, and a thin smear layer only in certain areas at higher magnification.

Conclusion: This study demonstrated that osteotomy surfaces treated with the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser suffer biomodification, eliminating the smear layer without altering the bone bed’s structural integrity.

To read more about lasers in Implantology go to www.light-inst.com/applications/implantology/

LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the 19^TH ISLD Laser Dentistry World Congress!

Light Instruments Ltd. Is a Silver Sponsor of the ISLD 2024.

Visit Montellano stand #3 to see and hear more about the LiteTouch™.

• For more information on the LiteTouch™ laser in Portugal call: 800 230 240 or e-mail: montellano@montellano.pt

The Result: PEEK (polyetheretherketone) and Ti (titanium) materials exhibited similar levels of fungal adhesion. PEEK initially limited in vitro polymicrobial adhesion for the first 48 hours of biofilm accumulation. Notably, when the PEEK was irradiated with the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser, decontamination proved more effective on PEEK surfaces, reducing microbial accumulation by approximately 11 times. In the in vivo study, PEEK material exhibited reduced levels of 6 bacterial species, including the putative pathogen Treponema denticola.

The Conclusion: The study found that while PEEK surfaces initially limited bacterial adhesion, this effect diminished over time. Therefore, the treatment with the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser significantly reduced the bacterial load on PEEK material, highlighting its effectiveness in maintaining a cleaner surface and reducing levels of periodontopathogens.

To read more about lasers in Implantology go to www.light-inst.com/applications/implantology/

Light Instruments USA, together with Professional Sales Associates (PSA) will present the LiteTouch™ and D-Storm™ Lasers at the California Dental Association (CDA) 2024 Exhibition!

Visit Professional Sales Associates (PSA) booth #1527 and Benco Dental booth #1749 to see and hear more about the dental lasers.

• For more information about the LiteTouch™ and D-Storm™ lasers in the US, Puerto Rico and Canada go to: profsales.com or contact: officeusa@light-inst.com

Beginning April 1, 2024 Professional Sales Associates Inc. (PSA) will be representing Light Instruments USA with its line of High-Tec dental lasers across North America.

Professional Sales Associates Inc. (PSA) is a sales organization founded in 1969, representing manufacturers in the dental market. PSA provide coverage in all regions of the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. PSA’s success is based on long-term relationships in the dental industry, which are the basis for sales growth through dealer partners.

• For more information about PSA and information about the LiteTouch™ and D-Storm™ lasers in the US, Puerto Rico and Canada go to: profsales.com or Contact: officeusa@light-inst.com

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce that the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser,  the world`s most versatile non-fiber Er:YAG laser for soft and hard tissue dental treatments, has been approved by the  COFEPRIS – Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios for sale in Mexico!

The result: All four studies reported favorable results with Erbium Lasers for the conservative debonding of ceramic laminate veneers without enamel damage. The included studies evaluated dental morphology mainly through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and light microscopy.

The conclusion: The Erbium Lasers are useful for the removal of ceramic laminate veneer without enamel damage. However, the removal is influenced by the type and thickness of ceramic and the type of cement used. It can be concluded that the application of the Erbium laser does not promote superficial changes in the dental enamel. This effect was observed in all analyses performed.

To read more about lasers in Aesthetic Dentistry go to https://light-inst.com/applications/aesthetic-dentistry/

Light Instruments USA will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG dental laser at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2024!

Visit Light Instruments USA Booth #2238 to see and hear more about the LiteTouch™.

LiteTouch™ and D-Storm™ Lasers at the 41th CIOSP conference in Brazil!

CIOSP is one of the largest and most respected dental meetings in the world, exceeding every year in quality and public record. 

Visit Light Instruments at Aisle B / Avenue 5000, booth #B13 to see and hear more about the dental lasers.

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce the new partnership with Pro3implant distributor in Uruguay!

• For more information on the LiteTouch™ laser in Uruguay: info@pro3implant.com.uy or: [+598] 2408 3003

Light Instruments USA will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG dental laser at the Greater New York Dental Meeting 2023!

Visit Light Instruments USA Booth #2400 Hall 3B to see and hear more about the LiteTouch™.

• For more information or to schedule a meeting during the GNYDM, contact us at officeusa@light-inst.com

The result: After 6 months of treatment in pediatric patients, the Laser + Desensitizer (La + De) group had significantly lower mean scores (p < 0.001) in all dimensions of OHIP-14. The La + De and La groups, as well as the La + De and De groups, were different in total OHIP, functional limitation, physical disability, and psychological disability (p < 0.05). Mean values of each dimension differed significantly between group Co and the La + De group (p < 0.0001).

The conclusion: The combination therapy with the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser and GLUMA desensitizer had greater desensitizing effects and OHRQoL improvement for MIH pediatric patients, which provides an effective alternative treatment in the management of dentin hypersensitivity in MIH children and can reduce the negative impact on daily activities to a greater extent, thus improving the quality of life.

To read more about lasers in Pediatric Dentistry go to https://light-inst.com/applications/pediatric-dentistry/

The result: The pocket depth decreases with 1.55mm for the control group and 1.70mm for the laser group. The attachment level gain reveals 1.09mm for hand instrumentation and 0.59mm for laser instrumentation. The bleeding on probing reduces more significantly in the laser group.

The conclusion: The LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser instrumentation is effective in the treatment of moderate chronic periodontitis and leads to promising clinical results. LiteTouch™ instrumentation resulted in a significant reduction of pocket depth, bleeding on probing and gain of clinical attachment. The values obtained remain significantly lower one year after therapy compared to those measured in the initial clinical visit, which proves the long-term stability of the results.

To read more about lasers in Periodontics go to https://www.light-inst.com/applications/periodontics/

The result: Diode and CO₂ lasers with both parameters used increased significantly the temperature by more than 46°C, whereas the temperature in the Er:YAG laser group was less than 30°C. There was a statistically significant difference between diode, CO₂, and Er:YAG lasers in favor of the erbium laser.

The conclusion: The LiteTouch Er:YAG laser demonstrates the best thermal properties during irradiation of the implant surface. The three preset tested – 1.5 W, 6.8 W, and 7.5 W – provide safe intervention on both the soft and bone tissues of the implant interface and on the implant itself, without causing an increase in temperature in the different substrates.

To read more about lasers in Implantology go to https://light-inst.com/applications/implantology/

The result: Hand curets, nylon brushes, and the ultrasonic device showed limited capability to effectively remove the multispecies biofilm from the SLA surfaces as opposed to the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG which displayed a superior ability to remove the biofilm. All Er:YAG parameter combinations that were evaluated as well as the tested “tip to target” distances showed similar excellent anti-biofilm effects. Furthermore, we observed that the Er:YAG capability of biofilm removal is not only due to its light emission, but depends on its water irrigation as well.

The conclusion: In conclusion, the present finding demonstrated the possible effectiveness of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser. The demonstration that all three “tip to target” distances (1 to 5 mm) were equally effective—makes it possible for the clinician to avoid the aforementioned anatomical and structural obstacles, and affect the target from several distances in an effective way.

To read more about lasers in Periodontics go to https://light-inst.com/applications/periodontics/

The world most innovative diode dental laser is now ready for sale in Brazil. D-Storm™ 980nm Laser, a unique modular system, combined of Stations and Portable Units. 

For more information about the D-Storm™ Diode in Brazil please contact please contact Light Instruments Technologia do Brasil by email: marketing@light-inst.com.br or WhatsApp: +55 11 97818 2443

• For more information go to www.light-inst.com.br

Join the first International Dental Laser Event Launch in Brazil!

The event will include a:

Pre-event Gala Dinner on July 27 at the Tokio Marine Hall in Sao Paulo

Full lecture day on July 28, including world renowned laser experts:

• Dr. Marina Bello from Brazil

Lecture title: 360° diode laser applications

• Prof. Georgi Tomov from Bulgaria

Lecture title: Red & White Aesthetics powered by Er:YAG Laser

• Dr. Dimitris Strakas from Greece

Lecture title: Diode laser – The indispensable dental tool alone or in combination with an Er:YAG

• Dr. Fabrice Baudot from France

Lecture title: Er:YAG Laser assisted periodontics – 15 years of clinical experience

• Dr. Tony Carreon from Brazil

Lecture title: D-Storm™ –  Launching a revolutionary high & low power diode laser

The result: Rotary instruments have no detrimental effects on the viability and differentiation of cells that form new tissue and ensure implant osseointegration. However, the groups treated with the Er:YAG laser (wavelength of 2940 nm) demonstrated the possibility that bone ablation and cleaning of the amorphous layer occurred without thermal side effects affecting the surrounding tissues.

The conclusion: The study demonstrated that the combination of the rotary technique and subsequent LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser treatment of the bone using an original method is a promising prospect in implantology, as it may allow us to achieve faster and stable osseointegration of implants, leading to early functional loading.

The synergistic effect of the combination of the two methods leads to an absolutely precisely prepared implant site, which is achieved via conventional rotar

y methods, and a reduced or absent smear amorphous layer on the surface via the use of laser osteotomy only.

To read more about lasers in Implantology go to www.light-inst.com/applications/implantology/

Join the Japanese International Conference for Lasers in Periodontal disease and Peri-implantitis treatments
 

4 International and National Speakers:
Prof. Georgi Tomov

Dr. Fabrice Baudot

Prof. Jun Shimada

Prof. Tatsuru Shirafuji

For registration and details contact NDC

Join the Romanian Annual Conference on LASERS in dentistry “Touch the Future”!
You have the opportunity to meet experts and industry leaders, see what the latest protocols are and explore new opportunities!

3 Top Speakers in LASER Dentistry:
Dr. Felicia Paduraru
Laser expert in implantology

Dr. Tony Carreon
Laser expert in Aesthetics (Special guest speaker from Brazil)

Dr. Amer Hijazi

Laser expert in Orthodontics and Implantology

For registration and details: 0769-863-566
www.laser-dentar.com/litetouch

Świder K, Dominiak M, 2019, published this clinical case of an implant bed preparation of tooth 35 with the LiteTouch™️ laser of a 34-year-old woman.

The result: Preparing the implant bed with the LiteTouch™️ Er:YAG laser increases bone integration and the healing process due to less thermal tissue damage and precision in bone preparation. Also, because of the photoacoustic phenomena, the implantation site showed decreased bleeding compared to the conventional procedure with the bur.

The conclusion: Lasers in dentistry have many advantages for dentists and patients. Within the present study, it was concluded that LiteTouch™️ Er:YAG laser application in implant bed preparation may represent a promising alternative to conventional surgical protocols.

To read more about lasers in Implantology go to www.light-inst.com/applications/implantology/

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce the new partnership with Dental Flexible distributor in Dominican Republic!

• For more information on the LiteTouch™ laser in Dominican Republic call: (809) 567-6320 or dentalflexible@gmail.com

The result: In the coronal region, the lowest temperature changes (DT) were measured during the continuous mode, with a median temperature increase of 0.56 ± 0.67°C compared to 3.44 ± 2.22 °C using the segmented procedure. The highest temperature changes (DT) (12.14 ± 4.43 °C) were measured in the laser method without irrigation solution in the root canal.

In the middle region of the root canal, the following temperature changes (DT) were measured: 0.71 ± 0.80 °C for the continuous irrigation method; 2.98 ± 1.21°C for the segmented method; and 8.11 ± 3.12 °C for the control method without irrigation solution.

At the apical area of the root canal, the following temperature changes (DT) were measured: 1.89 ± 1.42 °C for the continuous irrigation method; 1.32 ± 0.76 °C for the segmented method; and 6.30 ± 3.39 °C for the control method without irrigation solution in the root canal.

The conclusion: The study demonstrated that the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser combined with the LiteTouch™ Endo tip in the root canal with irrigation, produced a minimal temperature change of 0.5–2 ^◦C. Thus, this study recommends that the laser treatment be performed with an irrigation solution to optimally clean the root canal and avoid thermal damage to the surrounding tissue.

To read more about lasers in Endodontics go to https://light-inst.com/applications/endodontics/

Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus are more susceptible to periodontal damage and are often unsuitable for conventional surgery. The LiteTouch™ laser is iused in periodontal therapy, including a new technique known as Er:YAG Laser-Assisted Comprehensive Periodontal Pocket Therapy (Er-LCPT). This case report evaluates the safety and efficacy of Er-LCPT in a 51-year-old woman with Type II diabetes and severe periodontitis, who had been referred for extraction of tooth 12.

Results: Before treatment, the patient’s tooth 12 had a 9mm periodontal pocket depth (PD) and a 12mm clinical attachment level (CAL), with bleeding on probing (BOP). The LiteTouch™ laser was used to remove the inflamed tissue, followed by debridement. No painkillers were needed post-procedure. After 6 months, the PD reduced to 2mm, with CAL improved to 7mm and no BOP. Bone regeneration was confirmed at 1 year, and after 1.5 years, the tooth remained stable, with a 7mm PD reduction and a 5mm CAL gain.

Conclusion: The LiteTouch™ Er-LCPT is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive alternative for treating severe periodontitis. Significant improvements in pocket depth, clinical attachment level, and bone regeneration were observed, making it a valuable option for managing periodontitis in diabetic patients.

To read more about lasers in Periodontics go to https://light-inst.com/applications/periodontics/

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce the new partnership with DentoShop distributor in Peru!

• For more information on the LiteTouch™ laser in Peru call: (+51) 14219451 or ventas@dentoshop.pe

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce the new partnership with MicroVision Surgical & Prosthetic Group in Colombia!

• For more information on the LiteTouch™ laser in Colombia call: +57 316 4738647 or e-mail: info@microvisionsas.com.co

LiteTouch™ is successful in the management of severe periodontal disease and bone infection.

Dr. Kai-Seng Tan in his article (2023) used his LiteTouch™ not only to perform the incision and to remove calculus but also to eliminate periodontopathic bacteria within the periodontal pocket and for intrabony socket debridement. The LiteTouch™ combined with the A-PRF+ accelerated the tissue regeneration, bone formation and there were no recurrent infections.

Due to the wide variety of the LiteTouch™ clinical indications, the Er:YAG laser allows the dentist to perform effectively non-surgical and surgical treatments for periodontal disease.

LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the 40th CIOSP conference in Brazil!

CIOSP is one of the largest and most respected dental meetings in the world, exceeding every year in quality and public record. Look for the #1 best-selling all-tissue Er:YAG dental laser in Brazil, the LiteTouch™, at Aisle L / Avenue 10.000, Stands K121 and K123.

Study finds that the LiteTouch™ Endo Spiral tip is 99% effective for root canal disinfection.

The recent paper published by Sebbane et al., (2022) proved that the Side-Firing Spiral Endo Tip is the only tip that allowed the laser energy straight to the target walls of the root canal, ensuring the cleaning and disinfecting of the root canal system.

Moreover, the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser + Endo Spiral tip increased the reduction of the bacteria regardless of the type of endodontic irrigation fluids chosen.

The conclusion: LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser with the Endo Spiral tip presented a safe and efficient treatment for eradicating bacteria and removing the infected regions from root canals.

To read more about lasers in endodontics go to: www.light-inst.com/applications/endodontics/

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce the new partnership with Africamedical Dental distributor in Morocco!

• For more information on the LiteTouch™ laser in Morocco call: +212 522 82 82 25 or e-mail: info@africare.ma

Free event in New York during the Greater New York Dental Meeting!

Join Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro for 120 minutes lecture about crown & veneer removal – a LiteTouch™ laser approach.

A real practice builder. Learn how to remove ceramic and zirconia veneers and crowns using an all tissue laser with no anethesia.

When? Wednesday, November 30th, 6pm – 9pm (on the last night of the Greater New York Dental Meeting)

Where? AIC Wall Street,111 Broadway – 17th Floor New York, NY 10006

• The event will include a Live case of veneer removal with the LiteTouch™
• Food and drinks will be served

Limited Seats! Register today to save your place!

Light Instruments USA will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG dental laser at the Ceola Helo Dental Association – XXVII Multidisciplinary Dental Meeting 2022 in Miami!

During the event, Dr. Tony Carreon will be presenting his lecture about “The use of lasers in aesthetic procedures” on September 16th at 4:00pm.

Visit Light Instruments USA stand to see and hear more about the LiteTouch™.

• For more information about the LiteTouch™ in USA contact us

For the first time ever LiteTouch™ will be presented in South Africa!

Istrodent invites dentists to the official launch of the LiteTouch™ Laser at the coming SADA Dental & Oral Health – Congress and Exhibition from August 26^th – 28^th, 2022.

Location: Emperors Palace Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Visit Istrodent stand to hear more about the LiteTouch™.

• For more information on the LiteTouch™ laser in South Africa call: +27 11 6081111 or e-mail: stephanie@istrodent.com

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce the new partnership with Istrodent distributor in South Africa!

• For more information on the LiteTouch™ laser in South Africa call: +27 11 6081111 or e-mail: stephanie@istrodent.com

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce the new partnership with New Al Farwaniya Surgicals & Medical Equipments distributor in UAE!

For more information on the LiteTouch™ laser in UAE contact alfarwaniya.com

LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the 39^th CIOSP conference in Brazil!

CIOSP is one of the largest and most respected dental meetings in the world, exceeding every year in quality and public record. Look for the #1 best-selling all-tissue Er:YAG dental laser in Brazil, the LiteTouch™, at booth #11201/12202 at hall R.11000/R.12000.

• Contact Light Instruments Brazil for more information on LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in Brazil!

There is a direct correlation between the increased use of dental implants and peri-implantitis.

Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory process in tissues around dental implants, gradually leading to loss of supporting bone. The biofilm, which is predominantly made up with gram-negative bacteria and anaerobes, is highly associated with this condition.

In this in vitro study, Dr. Paweł Kubasiewicz-Ross and colleagues evaluated different methods of bacterial biofilm decontamination of dental implants with various types of surfaces.

The result: The Er: YAG laser irradiation promoted the highest implant decontamination for all different implants – machined-surface implant, SLA implant, and HA-coated implant.

Er: YAG laser irradiation was also the only approach capable to achieve up to 90% decontamination on HA-implant coated – The most difficult type of implant surface to decontaminate.

The conclusion: The LiteTouch™ Er: YAG laser was the superior method in decontaminating the different types of implant surfaces.

To read more about lasers in Implantology go to www.light-inst.com/applications/implantology/

The result: Group E (LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser 500mJ x 15Hz) exhibited more pronounced and uniform etching effect compared to groups C (300mJ x 15Hz) and D (400mJ x 15Hz). Microleakage and bonding strength analyses revealed that the laser and 9.6% HF acid pretreatment groups (Group B) differed significantly from the control group (Group A) in dye penetration depth and shear strength (P < 0.05), although the LiteTouch™ Laser and acid-etching groups did not differ from each other, indicating comparable outcomes in these aspects.

The conclusion: The LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser demonstrated distinct etching effects on the glass–ceramic surface, enhancing the bonding properties between the glass–ceramic and dentin. Moreover, the Er:YAG Laser at 500mJ x 15Hz resulted in a surface modification effect on the glass–ceramic, which was comparable to that achieved through a 9.6% hydrofluoric acid pretreatment, which can prevent the HF’s detrimental effects on the oral mucosa and dental pulp. In the future, the effects of LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser pretreatment on the microleakage and bonding strength between glass–ceramic and dentin should be monitored in clinical practice.

To read more about lasers in Aesthetic Dentistry go to www.light-inst.com/applications/aesthetic-dentistry/

In this article, Dr. Jan Kyrik, Jacek Matys and colleagues compared the shear bond strength of the enamel surface using the LiteTouch™ (Er:YAG laser) combined or not with the 37% orthophosphoric acid solution.

The result: The LiteTouch™ combined with 37% orthophosphoric acid obtained the highest values of shear bond strength when compared with the conventional treatment and the laser alone. A significant change in the enamel surface was noted after applying laser, reaching up to 9% of enamel thickness.

The conclusion: The use of Er:YAG laser at 100 mJ x 10 Hz (1Watt) combined with 37% orthophosphoric acid for enamel conditioning improves the adhesion of composite materials to the tooth.

To read more about lasers in orthodontics go to: https://light-inst.com/applications/orthodontics/

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce the new partnership with Edwjel Ca distributor in Venezuela!

• For more information on the LiteTouch™ laser in Venezuela call: +58 241 8255517 or e-mail: edwjel@hotmail.com

Join Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro and Dr. Tony Carreon for 120 minutes lecture about crown & veneer removal – a LiteTouch™ laser approach.

The lecture is based on scientific research as well as clinical practice, showing step-by-step, the way that we have removed and re-bonded over 4,500 restorations around the world. The lecture will also present crown removal “satellite procedures” such as desensitizing; crown lengthening; fiber-glass pin removal; reconfigure and re-cement the same piece; and the revolutionary veneer removal procedure that has changed the way dentists worldwide are practicing.

When? Thursday, April 28^th, 6pm – 9pm

Where? AIC Wall Street,111 Broadway – 17th Floor New York, NY 10006

2 CE – Powered by IgniteDDS

Participation Fee: $95

Free if no CE is desired

Food and drinks will be served

Limited Seats! Save your place

Join Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd. and Taiwan laser expert – Dr. Taichen Lin for a LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser course! Er:YAG Laser in the Dental field course with Dr. Taichen Lin.

Everything dentist want  to know about the Er:YAG Laser in the dental practice. The course introduces laser dentistry from basic theory and research to clinical practice – suitable for both dentists who are strangers to laser dentistry and experienced laser users.

• For registration: Kou Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd.

If you are the lucky user of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser from Orcos Medical AG, this makes you one of the most innovative dentists in Switzerland!
Join the special course Orcos Medical AG has organized exclusively for Swiss LiteTouch™ users.

• More info: https://www.orcos.ch/anlaesse
• For more information about the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG in Switzerland please contact Orcos Medical AG at +41 44 400 92 92 or: info@orcos.ch

Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd., will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the coming Greater Taipei Dental Show from March 5th-6th. Visit Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers’ Booth A04!

The Greater Taipei Dental Show will take place at the Taipei World Trade Center, the biggest trade show for local dentists.

•  For more information about LiteTouch™ in Taiwan please contact Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers at: +886-2-22261770 ext. 313

NDC Ltd. will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG dental laser at the coming Japan Dental Show in Yokohama on March 4th-6th.

The Japan Dental Show introduces visitors to the latest products, service developments and trends through intensive lectures given by distinguished speakers.

• For more details about LiteTouch™ in Japan please contact NDC

Ivodent will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the coming Frankivsk Dental Forum 2022 from February 26^th – 27^th.

During this congress, Dr. Andrii Sapeliuk will present the “Erbium laser in everyday practice – Touch the future” lecture using the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser.

• For more details about LiteTouch™ in Ukraine please contact Ivodent at: +38 067-344-10-20

This is the 13th Davos winter sports week! Each day will be divided into three sections – in the morning the lectures take place in the garden room of the Hotel Morosani Schweizerhof, and in the evening you can choose from around 50 free workshops. In the afternoon you can hit the slopes, the cross-country ski run or you can take a long walk through the fairytale snowy landscape.

Davos 2022 includes laser courses and workshops with the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser

• For more information about the symposium and LiteTouch™ Er:YAG in Switzerland please contact Orcos Medical AG at +41 44 400 92 92 or: info@orcos.ch

DNA Equipamientos Dentales will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Training Course – Theory and Practice with topics about the use of the latest laser technologies in everyday practice!

Dr. Tony Carreon will be presenting clinical cases, applications of the LiteTouch laser and the many advantages of the laser, including special training with Dr. Veronica Palacios.

For more information about DNA Equipamientos Dentales or the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in the Paraguay call: +595 981 905728 or e-mail: dna.odonto@gmail.com

Light Instruments Brazil invites dentists to participate in a 12 hour Er:YAG laser course, directed by Brazilian professors and laser experts, Prof. Ana Cecilia Correa Aranha and Prof. Marina Bello. The training course will take place at São Paulo Dental Studio.

• For more information please contact Dr. Tony Carreon by email: tony@light-inst.com or WhatsApp: +55 11 97351 7547
• Register directly at +55 11 94506 8441

Light Instruments is delighted to invite dentists to the presentation of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser-in-Handpiece by Light Instruments in UAE.

AEEDC Dubai is the largest dental event in the MENASA region with more than 150 international and regional speakers who will deliver lectures and hands-on workshops on various aspects of dentistry.

Visit Hall 06 Booth E6 to hear more about the LiteTouch™.

• For more information about the LiteTouch™ contact us

The result: There was a considerable decrease of PPD CAL, BoP and plaque presence values at 1 and 3 months after therapy in both treatment groups. Site treated with Er:YAG laser demonstrated mean CAL gain od=f about 1.0mm and 0.44mm in the first and third month, respectively.

The conclusion: The LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser-treated group demonstrated a greater reduction of inflammation in comparison with the conventional treatment of moderate chronic periodontitis with hand instruments. This allows the use of fibreless Er:YAG laser treatment as an effective nonsurgical periodontal alternative treatment of the most common periodontal disease, moderate chronic periodontitis.

To read more about lasers in Periodontics go to https://light-inst.com/applications/periodontics/

Hosted by Gasom Dental Solutions, Prof. Georgi Tomov will instruct the two-day LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser basic course, in Bucharest, Romania

The course contains everything you need to know about the latest laser procedures in all areas of dentistry.

Helped by clinical cases, photos and discussions, Prof. Dr. Georgi Tomov will present the most common uses of lasers in areas such as: Periodontics, Oral Pathology, Implantology, Aesthetic Dentistry, Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Pediatric dentistry, Orthodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial surgery. The course also covers topics such as the history of lasers in dentistry, laser research, the latest laser equipment and how to incorporate lasers into your practice, so that you are fully prepared to use lasers successfully in your treatments!

Location: SSER Headquarters, Street Dr. Louis Pasteur no. 1A, Sector 5, Bucharest, Romania

• For more information on the course or on the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in Romania call Gasom Dental Solutions: +4 0720.535.516 or +4 0786.578.757 or e-mail: office@laser-dentar.com

LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the Annual French Dental Association Conference!!

Uninovia by SC Distribution, LiteTouch™ Er:YAG French Distributor, will showcase the LiteTouch™ at the coming AFD, French Dental Association Conference. Visit Uninovia by SC Distribution booth 3L10 for a 1^st hand experience of the most versatile, all-tissue Er:YAG Dental Laser!

• Call 0608220842 or e-mail contact@laser-eryag.comfor more information on LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in France!!

Join Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd. and Taiwan laser experts – Dr. Po Feng Lin, Dr. Huang Wan Teng & Dr. Shaio Jia-Hui for LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser User Training + Hands-on!

For registration: Kou Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd.

Light Instruments is looking for a distributor in Germany!

We are calling German distributors to come and visit us at the Medica show in Düsseldorf, Germany.

It is time to bring the future of dentistry to German dentists as well.

Visit Israeli Pavilion Hall 16 Booth J24 to learn more about the LiteTouch™!

To reserve a meeting at our booth please contact Adi Ben Mayor, VP Business Development at adibm@light-inst.com

For the first time in Paraguay, DNA Equipamientos Dentales will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Training Course – Theory and Practice, 12 training hours with topics about the use of the latest laser technologies in everyday practice!

Dr. Tony Carreon will be presenting clinical cases, applications of the LiteTouch laser and the many advantages of the laser, including special training with Dr. Veronica Palacios.

For more information about DNA Equipamientos Dentales or the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in the Paraguay call: +595 981 905728 or e-mail: dna.odonto@gmail.com

LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser will be presented at the coming DenTech China 2021 from November 3^rd – 6^th. 

The 25th China International Exhibition & Symposium on Dental Equipment, Technology & Products will be held at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center

Come and visit us at Hall 1 Booth: G20

• For more details about LiteTouch™ in China please contact Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd. at: (86) 10 51626940

Join Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd. and Taiwan laser experts – Dr. Tsai wan-lin, Dr. Huang Wan Teng & Dr. Shaio Jia-Hui for LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser User Training + Hands-on!

* This training course contains 8.4 credits

For registration: Kou Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd.

Zoetec will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at XV AIOLA – International Academy of Laser Assisted Dentistry.

The academy is made up of dentists, hygienists and doctors of various specialties who have embraced laser technology, the perfect venue to present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG, the most advanced all-tissue laser technology in the world!.

Zoetec is silver sponsor of the XV AIOLA congress, come to visit Zoetec booth!

• For more information on LiteTouch™ Er:YAG in Italy, contact ZOETEC at: +39 049 68 84 108 or info@zoetec.it

Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd., will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the coming China Dental Show from October 19^th – 22^th. 

The CDS is an international exhibition & conference for the Dental Industry. The show covers the entire chain of oral health products, promoting new products and technologies while also enhancing educational capabilities industry wide.

Visit Sinotec’s Booth #E51 at Hall 5.2! The CDS Show will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. 

• For more details about LiteTouch™ in China please contact Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd.  at: (86) 10 51626940

LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental laser will be presented at the coming U.N.A.S Congress – Uniunea Nationala A Asociatiilor Stomatologice

Prof. Roly Kornblit will give an online lecture on Wednesday, October 6ᵗʰ, at 17:00 (GMT +3) “Modalities and advantages of High Tech Er:YAG Laser in Oral Surgery and Dental treatments.” 

Prof. Georgi Tomov will give an online lecture on Thursday, October 7ᵗʰ, at 16:00 (GMT +3) “Laser treatment of oral soft and hard tissues” 

• For more information about LiteTouch™ Er:YAG in Romania, contact Gasom Dental Solution at: +40 720 535 516

Zoetec will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at 2 events in September:

Italian Dental Festival – Two whole days dedicated to Italian dental professionals with the aim of TAKING A LOOK AT THE FUTURE of dentistry

• September 17th-18th, 2021
• Marina di Carrara, Italy

XV Sidco Congress – Interdisciplinary in oral surgery

• September 23th-25th, 2021
• Gubbio, Italy

For more information on LiteTouch™ Er:YAG in Italy, contact ZOETEC at: +39 049 68 84 108 or info@zoetec.it

Hosted by Gasom Dental Solutions, Prof. Georgi Tomov will instruct the two-day LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser basic course, in Bucharest, Romania. The course will include theoretical sessions on laser light, the clinical advantages of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in the different clinical applications and practical hands-on sessions where participants can personally experience the laser’s use in everyday dentistry.

• For more information on the course or on the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in Romania call Gasom Dental Solutions: +4 0720.535.516 or +4 0786.578.757 or e-mail: office@laser-dentar.com

For the first time ever Light Instruments USA will present the LiteTouch™ in Florida, USA

We invite you to visit our first presentation of the LiteTouch™ Laser by Light Instruments USA in Florida.

The Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is dedicated to advancing the Science and Art of cosmetic dentistry for its members and their patients in the state of Florida – fits perfectly to present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG, the most advanced all-tissue laser technology in the world!

Visit booth 106 to hear more about the LiteTouch™. 

• For more information about the LiteTouch™ in USA contact us

• For more information about the LiteTouch™ contact us

Dr. Mihaela Garabagiu will instruct the two-day LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser basic course, in Bucharest, Romania. The course will include theoretical sessions on laser light, the clinical advantages of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in the different clinical applications and practical hands-on sessions where participants can personally experience the laser’s use in everyday dentistry.

• Register here! (The course will be in Romanian!)
• For more information on the course or on the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in Romania call Gasom Dental Solutions: +4 0720.535.516 or +4 0786,578,757 or e-mail: office@laser-dentar.com

We invite you to join InnoDentech 2021, the 1st Summit on Oral & Dental Tech Israeli Innovations online exhibition.

The Israel Export Institute and the Foreign Trade Administration at the Ministry of Economy and Industry, organized InnoDentech 2021 in an aim to bring together Israeli start-ups, industry leaders, experts and multinational corporations to collaborate and discuss cutting edge products and technologies. 

Light Instruments is the first and only Israeli company leading the dental industry in dental laser innovations.

We will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser the most selling all-tissue dental laser in the world on our virtual booth: https://innodentech2021.israel-expo.co.il/expo/home

Ivodent will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the coming Dental Expo from June 15ᵗʰ – 17ᵗʰ.

Dental-Expo (International Dental exhibition) is one of the exhibitions of the stomatological direction. the purpose of the specialized exhibition is to present new technologies and equipment in the field of dentistry – fits perfectly to present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG, the most advanced all-tissue laser technology in the world!

Looking forward to see you at Ivodent booth #2

• For more details about LiteTouch™ in Ukraine please contact Ivodent at: +38067-344-10-20

LiteTouch™ at the most influential dental exhibition in Asia-Pacific!

Come see LiteTouch™ in action at Sinotec’s booth K01~K10

Sino Dental is one of the most popular dental exhibitions in Asia Pacific, expecting more than 140,000 visitors from all over the world. Alongside the outstanding showcase of products and technology, more than 100 top level academic seminars will take place during the exhibition period. The exhibition will be held at the China national convention center (CNCC) in Beijing.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

• For more details about LiteTouch™ in China please contact Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd. at: (86) 10 51626940

Excited about the seminar on the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG dental laser in Japan?

Join Dr. Takashi Fujihira from Fujihra Dental Clinic to hear about the clinical superiority of the LiteTouch™!

ZOOM ID : 939 9163 6034

The seminar will be hosted by NDC Ltd., LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser distributor in Japan.

• Register here! (The seminar will be in Japanese!)

Orcos Medical presents the “Laser Meets Big Green Egg” course (French Lang) – 10 training hours with topics about the use of the latest laser technologies in everyday practice

Want to learn more?

• Download the course agenda (in French) – below
• Contact Orcos Medical at: +41 44 400 92 92

Orcos Medical presents the “Laser Meets Big Green Egg” course (German Lang) – 10 training hours with topics about the use of the latest laser technologies in everyday practice

Want to learn more?

• Download the course agenda (in German) – below
• Contact Orcos Medical at: +41 44 400 92 92

Aesthetic Dentistry with LiteTouch™ in Romania!

LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental laser will be presented at Gasom Dental Solution booth in the 18ᵗʰ coming SSER International Congress of Aesthetic Dentistry!

Dr. Mihaela Garabagiu will instruct 2 workshop sessions with the LiteTouch™ laser on May 13ᵗʰ at the booth.

The objectives of this workshop is to provide an overview of the clinical applications of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG dental laser. The workshop will focus on all aspects of laser treatment where participants can personally experience the laser’s use in everyday dentistry.

Prof. Georgi Tomov will give and Online Lecture on Friday, May 14ᵗʰ, at 14:00 (GMT +3) “Lasers and Aesthetic dentistry” Click here to join

• Can’t come? Visit Gasom Dental Solution online booth here
• For more information about LiteTouch™ Er:YAG in Romania, contact Gasom Dental Solution at: +40 720 535 516

Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd., will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the coming Dental South China International Expo (DSC) 2021 from May 10^th – 13^th.

The DSC is an international expo presenting a rich diversity of dental products and provides dental professionals with high-level academic and technical seminars, which are authoritative, edge-cutting and practical, and thus enjoy high reputation in the industry.

Visit Sinotec’s Booth #B10 at Hall 14.1!

The DSC expo will take place at the China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou. 

• For more details about LiteTouch™ in China please contact Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd.  at: (86) 10 51626940

Light Instruments Brazil invites dentists to participate in a 12 hour Er:YAG laser course, directed by Brazilian professors and laser experts, Prof. Ana Cecilia Correa Aranha and Prof. Marina Bello. The training course will take place at São Paulo Dental Studio.

• For more information please contact Dr. Tony Carreon by email: tony@light-inst.comor WhatsApp: +55 11 97351 7547
• Register directly at +55 11 94506 8441

What is the best method to enhance the root canal disinfection rate in primary teeth?

In this article, Dr. Chandrashekar Yavagal and his colleagues evaluate and compare the efficacy of photo-initiated photoacoustic streaming and conventional irrigation technique.

The result: Post intervention results showed no bacterial growth in the canals irrigated using. There was statistically significantly higher reduction in E. faecalis counts in Laser Activated irrigation (LAI) group compared to NaOCl.

The conclusion: Total elimination of E. faecalis counts was obtained by the use of laser activated NaOCl irrigation in the infected root canals, hence, it can be considered as an effective method for pediatric endodontic  disinfection.

To read more about lasers in pediatric dentistry go to: https://light-inst.com/applications/pediatric-dentistry/

For more information about lasers in Endodontics, go to: https://light-inst.com/applications/endodontics/

Join Prof. Georgi Tomov course to learn about the applications of the Er:YAG lasers in the dental practice!

This fantastic course will include training on the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser &  Hands-on!

Participants of the course will receive a certificate of the Laser Dental Society as well as from the Medical University of Plovdiv. 

• For more information on LiteTouch™ Er:YAG in Bulgaria, contact Dentacon at: dentacon.online@gmail.com

If you are the lucky user of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser from Orcos Medical AG, this makes you one of the most innovative dentists in Switzerland!
Join the special course Orcos Medical AG has organized exclusively for Swiss LiteTouch™ users.

More info: www.orcos.ch/anlaesse

Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd. will be presenting the LiteTouch^TM Er:YAG dental laser at the coming West China Dental Show in Chengdu on April 22^th-25^th.

The West China Dental Show has firmly established itself as the leading event for the fast-growing dentistry industry in West China region. Visitors are introduced to the latest products, service developments and trends in the dental market. 

For more information about LiteTouch^TM Er:YAG, visit Sinotec’s booth at Hall 4, Booth A33

For more details about LiteTouch™ in China please contact Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd.  at: (86) 10 51626940

Gasom Dental Solution will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the upcoming iDent Evolution & Digital Dentistry Society exhibition, to be held at the Hotel Timisoara – Marasesti 2 Street, Timisoara, Romania 

Come & Visit Gasom Dental Solution booth!

• For more information on LiteTouch™ Er:YAG in Romania, call Gasom Dental Solution: +4 0720.535.516 or e-mail: office@laser-dentar.com

Dr. Mihaela Garabagiu will instruct the two-day LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser basic course, in Bucharest, Romania. The course will include theoretical sessions on laser light, the clinical advantages of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in the different clinical applications and practical hands-on sessions where participants can personally experience the laser’s use in everyday dentistry.

• Register here! (The course will be in Romanian!)
• For more information on the course or on the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in Romania call Gasom Dental Solutions: +4 0720.535.516 or +4 0786,578,757 or e-mail: office@laser-dentar.com

Join Kou Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd. and Taiwan laser experts – Dr. Jia-hui Shaio, Dr. Wan-teng Huang & Dr. Yu-Jui Chang for LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser User Training + Hands-on!

* This training course contains 3 credits

For registration: Kou Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd.

The objectives of the minimally invasive approach are to improve the operative and postoperative comfort of patients and to optimize the results of interventions.

The Er:YAG laser is a microsurgical tool in the service of this concept. Thanks to its novel operating mode, it allows the clinician to perform operations in accordance with all the criteria of a minimally invasive approach.

In this case report Dr. Fabrice Baudot from France, illustrates the microsurgical operative capacities of the Er:YAG laser thereby achieving the objectives of the minimally invasive approach.

Join Dr. Arato Ikeda on this online seminar to hear about the ways to do so using the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser!

The online seminar will be hosted by NDC Ltd., LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser distributor in Japan.

Join Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers’ LiteTouch™ User Training Course, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Dr. Jia-hui Shaio and Dr. Wan-teng Huang will present clinical cases and explain how to promote your clinic to a higher level with the LiteTouch™.

• For registration call: +886-7-557-6909 or click here
• For more information about the LiteTouch in Taiwan, contact Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers at: +886-2-2226-1770 ext. 313

Hosted by Gasom Dental Solutions, Prof. Georgi Tomov will instruct the two-day LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser basic course, in Bucharest, Romania. The course will include theoretical sessions on laser light, the clinical advantages of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in the different clinical applications and practical hands-on sessions where participants can personally experience the laser’s use in everyday dentistry.

• For more information on the course or on the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in Romania call Gasom Dental Solutions: +4 0720.535.516 or +4 0786,578,757 or e-mail: office@laser-dentar.com

Join Prof. Georgi Tomov to learn  about the applications of the Er:YAG lasers in the dental practice.

The course will include training on the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser and Hands-on!

Participants of the course will receive a certificate of the  Laser Dental Society  as well as from the Medical University of Plovdiv. 

• For more information on LiteTouch™ Er:YAG in Bulgaria, contact Dentacon at: dentacon.online@gmail.com

The British Medical Laser Association course will include 2 modules:

• Laser Protection Course as Module 1
• Laser Core basic Training Course as Module 2

Course duration is planned to be 8 hours and will be delivered by Graham Hart, RPA-2000 certificated LPA & BMLA Member.

Module 1 online course will include – Basic principles of laser generation and review of laser; Laser-tissue interaction mechanisms; Practical Application of Legislation & Guidance to Dentistry and more.

Module 2 onsite course will include – Integration of lasers into dental practice – clinical and marketing aspects; Laser use in Oral surgery; Laser use in hard-tissue management; Laser interaction with dental caries, enamel, dentine, cementum, alveolar bone; Laser in aesthetic dentistry; Laser use in oral soft-tissue management; Laser in implantology and role of laser-assisted therapy in the management of peri-implantitis and more.

Dna Equipamientos Dentales invites dentists to the official online launch of the LiteTouch™ Laser in Paraguay!!

Due to COVID the launch will be online with Dr. Tony Carreon from Brazil.

Dr. Tony Carreon will be presenting clinical cases, applications of the LiteTouch laser and the many advantages of the laser, including special training with Dr. Veronica Palacios.

For more information about DNA Equipamientos Dentales or the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in the Paraguay call: +595 981 905728 or e-mail: dna.odonto@gmail.com

Light Instruments Brazil invites dentists to participate in a 12 hour Er:YAG laser course, directed by Brazilian professors and laser experts, Prof. Ana Cecilia Correa Aranha and Prof. Marina Bello. The training course will take place at São Paulo Dental Studio.

• For more information please contact Dr. Tony Carreon by email: tony@light-inst.com or WhatsApp: +55 11 97351 7547
• Register directly at +55 11 94506 8441

Want to learn more about the most innovative laser technology ?

Join Dr. Ryoji Ikejiri on this online seminar to hear about the way the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser creates a new form of advanced dentistry!

The seminar will be hosted by NDC Ltd., LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser distributor in Japan.

• Register here! (The seminar will be in Japanese!)

This is the 12th Davos winter sports week! Each day will be divided into three sections – in the morning the lectures take place in the garden room of the Hotel Morosani Schweizerhof, and in the evening you can choose from around 50 free workshops. In the afternoon you can hit the slopes, the cross-country ski run or you can take a long walk through the fairytale snowy landscape.

Laser Lectures and workshops will include: Minimally invasive prosthetics for complex rehabilitation modules 1-4; Modern gingivitis and periodontitis prevention; Er:YAG Laser, an asset for the family dentist.

• For more information about the symposium and LiteTouch™ Er:YAG in Switzerland please contact Orcos Medical AG at +41 44 400 92 92 or: info@orcos.ch

Join this 5 hour online course to learn about the use of the Er:YAG laser in different dental specialties. Applications on soft and hard tissues will be addressed, along with presentations of several clinical cases and live demonstrations.
The course aims to share knowledge about the clinical applications of laser technology, making its use in the dental field safe and based on scientific evidence.

Speakers: Dr. Fernanda Rodrigues, Prof. Dr. Luana Campos, Dr. Eric Mayer
Invited Guest: Prof. Dr. Patricia Moreira de Freitas

• For more information please contact Dr. Tony Carreon by email: tony@light-inst.com or WhatsApp: +55 11 97351 7547
• To register directly click here

Join Chris Bartlett on a one hour webinar, during which he will question clinicians Dr. Koushik Naik and Dr. Jai Reddy on how dental lasers have transformed the way they work, their practice and the treatments they can provide to their patients.

Join Prof. Ana Cecilia Correa Aranha to learn how to integrate lasers in your daily office routine.

Learn about the foundations of laser dentistry, including tissue interaction, clinical protocols, laser applications and more.
The course will include training on the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser and Hands-on!

• For more information please contact Dr. Tony Carreon by email: tony@light-inst.com or WhatsApp: +55 11 97351 7547
• Register directly at +55 62 9977 6301 or +55 62 3545 1110

Hosted by Gasom Dental Solutions, Dr. Mihaela Garabagiu will instruct the two-day LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser basic course, in Bucharest, Romania. The course will include theoretical sessions on laser light, the clinical advantages of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in the different clinical applications and practical hands-on sessions where participants can personally experience the laser’s use in everyday dentistry.

• Register here! (The course will be in Romanian!)
• For more information on the course or on the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in Romania call Gasom Dental Solutions: +4 0720.535.516 or +4 0786,578,757 or e-mail: office@laser-dentar.com

Wish to join a LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser course? Click Here to see all the coming courses!

The Israeli Society for Laser Dentistry (ISLD) works all year round, to bring knowledge to dentists about the types of lasers, their many uses and benefits.

This year, in light of the COVID-19 and the challenges this period brings with it, the Israeli Society for Laser Dentistry has decided to hold this year’s conference online.

For this event, the stage will be yours! Dental Laser users will present clinical cases, dilemmas and solutions from their personal experience.

To sign up for the event contact Dr. Avi Reyhanian, ISLD Chairman by email: avi5000rey@gmail.com

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce the new partnership with DNA Equipamientos Dentales, for the sale of LiteTouch™ in Paraguay!

DNA Equipamientos Dentales is a young company in the dental sector with more than 6 years of experience and founded on a great motivation towards service and committed to the social environment.

DNA is a company with great growth in recent years thanks to the specialized approach towards biomedical equipment, importing the best brands with cutting edge and high performance technologies from different parts of the world.

• For more information about DNA Equipamientos Dentales or the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in the Paraguay call: +595 981 905728 or e-mail: dna.odonto@gmail.com

Excited about the seminar on the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG dental laser in Japan?

Join Dr. Takashi Fujihira from Fujihra Dental Clinic to hear about the clinical superiority of the LiteTouch™!

The seminar will be hosted by NDC Ltd., LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser distributor in Japan.

• Register here! (The seminar will be in Japanese!)

Join Kou Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd. and Taiwan laser experts – Dr. Jia-hui Shaio, Dr. Wan-teng Huang & Dr. Yu-Jui Chang for LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser Training Course and Hands-on!

*This course contains 8.4 credits

Date: 6^th December, 2020
Time: 9:00AM~17:00PM
Speakers: Dr. Jia-hui Shaio, Dr. Wan-teng Huang & Dr. Yu-Jui Chang

For more information Click here.

For registration Kou Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd.

Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd., will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the upcoming Chongqing Dental Show 2020, to be held at the CQ International Convention & Exhibition Center.

Visit Sinotec at booth S04-06!

• For more details about LiteTouch™ in China please contact Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd.  at: (86) 10 51626940

Join Orcos Medical and Periodontal laser experts in Gérald Mettraux from Bern and Oliver Centrella from Oberrieden for a 4-hour workshop where participants will learn about the promising therapeutic laser concept that will enable dentist to get a better grip on any periodontitis and peri-implantitis cases that they encounter. 

• For more information about the symposium and LiteTouch™ Er:YAG in Switzerland please contact Orcos Medical AG at +41 44 400 92 92 or: info@orcos.ch

Join Kou Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd. and Taiwan laser experts Dr. Jia-hui Shaio and Dr. Wan-teng Huang and guest speaker Dr. Chen Bing Shih for an online Q&A seminar.

The seminar will include clinical case studies on periimplantitis, gums pigmentation removal, periodontal pocket disinfection, crown lengthening, veneer removal and more.

Language: Mandarin Chinese

Date: 17^th November

Time: 22:00 PM (GMT+8)

Speakers: Dr. Jia-hui Shaio and Dr. Wan-teng Huang

Featured guest: Dr. Chen Bing Shih

For Registeration: https://reurl.cc/D6xZdd

For more information contact Kou Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd.

Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd., will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the upcoming Central China International Dental Exhibition, to be held from November 11th to 13th, in Wuhan.

Central China International Dental Exhibition consists of three major sections: the stomatology academic conference, stomatology talent supply and demand meeting, and dental equipment exhibition. 

Visit Sinotec’s at booth Hall: A5, Booth: A33!

• For more details about LiteTouch™ in China please contact Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd.  at: (86) 10 51626940

Hosted by Gasom Dental Solutions, Dr. Mihaela Garabagiu will instruct the two-day LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser basic course, in Bucharest, Romania. The course will include theoretical sessions on laser light, the clinical advantages of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in the different clinical applications and practical hands-on sessions where participants can personally experience the laser’s use in everyday dentistry.

• Register here! (The course will be in Romanian!)
• For more information on the course or on the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in Romania call Gasom Dental Solutions: +4 0720.535.516 or +4 0786,578,757 or e-mail: office@laser-dentar.com

Wish to join a LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser course? Click Here to see all the coming courses!

Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd., will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the 2020 Fifth Silk Road International Stomatology Forum and Dental Equipment & Medicine Exhibition, to be held from November 6th to 8th, with the grand opening held at the Qujiang International Conference Center in Xi’an.

With the cooperation of the 8 Western Stomatological Associations and the support of dental colleagues across the country, the Silk Road International Forum on Stomatology and the Silk Road Dental Equipment & Medicine Exhibition have gradually developed to promote academic exchanges, strengthen regional cooperation, and enhance mutual friendship. 

Visit Sinotec’s Booth #Gold 1!

• For more details about LiteTouch™ in China please contact Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd.  at: (86) 10 51626940

Ivodent will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the coming Dental Ukraine from October 28^th – 30^th.

This event will include the XVIII International Dental Exhibition “Dental-Ukraine” and the XVIII International Dental Forum which will take place in the city Lviv.

The goal of this event is to demonstrate modern methods of treatment, equipment, technologies and materials in dentistry and present new scientific ideas, developments,and  exchange of best practices.

Visit Ivodent at Booth #4!

• For more details about LiteTouch™ in Ukraine please contact Ivodent at: +38 067-344-10-20

Light Instruments Brazil invites dentists to participate in a 12 hour Er:YAG laser course, directed by Brazilian professors and laser experts, Prof. Ana Cecilia Correa Aranha and Prof. Marina Bello. The training course will take place at São Paulo Dental Studio.

• For more information please contact Dr. Tony Carreon by email: tony@light-inst.com or WhatsApp: +55 11 97351 7547
• Register directly at +55 11 94506 8441

Want to learn how to improve inefficient treatments ?

Join Dr. Arato Ikeda on this online seminar to hear about the ways to do so using the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser!

The seminar will be hosted by NDC Ltd., LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser distributor in Japan.

Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd., will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the coming Association for Dental Sciences of the Republic of China from October 17^th-18^th.

Visit Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers’ Booths #106, 107 and 108!

The Association for Dental Sciences of the Republic of China will take place at the TWTC, Zone B, Hall 1 (No.5, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110, Taiwan (R.O.C.)).

• For more information about LiteTouch™ in Taiwan please contact Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers at: +886-2-22261770 ext. 313

Ivodent will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the coming Ukrainian International Dental Forum (IDF) 2020 from October 7^th – 9^th.

The IDF is the largest dental hub in Ukraine, supported by the All-Ukrainian Association of Importers and Manufacturers of Dental Products. The event gathers the best manufacturers and importers of dental products and equipment, invited a wide professional audience of Ukrainian and foreign specialists.

Visit Ivodent’s Booth #1C-A2-7!

• For more details about LiteTouch™ in Ukraine please contact Ivodent at: +38 067-344-10-20
  

LiteTouch™ Er:YAG at the High-Tech in Dentistry Symposium in Austria!

The symposium of Orcos Medical, LiteTouch™ Er:YAG distributor in Switzerland, has become a local popular event in the dental community. Topics such as The basics of laser light; Indications and use of the Er:YAG laser in today’s practice; How to attract patients and more, will be discussed by top-notch laser experts. In a 27-hour training course, dentists who want to learn about new high-tech technologies will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge to apply in their clinic.

• For more information about the symposium and LiteTouch™ Er:YAG in Switzerland please contact Orcos Medical AG at +41 44 400 92 92 or: info@orcos.ch

Wish to learn about the magic of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser?
Join Dr. Ryoji Ikejiri on this online seminar to hear about the many great advantages!

The seminar will be hosted by NDC Ltd., LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser distributor in Japan.

• Register here! (The seminar will be in Japanese!)

Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd., will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the coming China Dental Show from September 1^st – 4^th. 

The CDS is an international exhibition & conference for the Dental Industry. The show covers the entire chain of oral health products, promoting new products and technologies while also enhancing educational capabilities industry wide.

Visit Sinotec’s Booth #F01 at Hall 5.2! The CDS Show will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. 

• For more details about LiteTouch™ in China please contact Sinotec Medical Technology Co. Ltd.  at: (86) 10 51626940

In this article, Dr. Juliane Leonhardt Amar presents the many advantages of using lasers in Pediatric Dentistry. Ensuring the oral health of a pediatric patient is a challenge, but it can also be very rewarding. Through positive experiences at the dentist, the child can have a trustworthy, long-term relationships with the dentist. This can be achieved by using lasers.

Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers Co. Ltd., will present the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser at the coming Greater Taipei Dental Show from August 15^th-16^th. Visit Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers’ Booth #03!

The Greater Taipei Dental Show will take place at the Taipei World Trade Center for the first time, the biggest trade show for local dentists.

• For more information about LiteTouch™ in Taiwan please contact Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers at: +886-2-22261770 ext. 313

A New Endo Tip for LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser, for best results of cleaning and disinfecting of the root canal system!

Light Instruments is proud to announce the launch of a New Endo Tip for its flagship LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser. Developed by Prof. Adam Stabholz and Light Instruments R&D team, the uniqueness of the New Endo tip is its flexible, hollow design, with circumferential spiral slits located throughout the length of the tip while the apical end of the tip is sealed. This unique design allows omnidirectional (360º) laser beam delivery throughout the tip’s length, rather than direct emission through the tip’s end, for efficient cleaning, disinfecting and removal of smear layer from the root canal system.

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce the new partnership with COA International, for the sale of LiteTouch™ in Mexico!

With more than 60 years of experience, COA International is the most significant Mexican Company in the Commercial Dental Market. Leading the distribution of products and knowledge that contribute to the dental health of the population. COA has a strong team of sales, training, customer services and marketing providing Integral Solutions to dentistry and oral care, with dealers across the country.

• For more information about COA International or the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in the Mexico call: +52 800 262 5000 or e-mail: atn.odontologos@coadental.com

Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers, LiteTouch™ distributor in Taiwan, will host a special LiteTouch™ Laser Study Group and Beer Testing evening at the AVB Bar & Kitchen in Taipei. During this fun evening participants will hold a group discussion and share their experience on their work with the LiteTouch™.

• For more information and registration please contact Kuo Hwa Dental Suppliers at: +886-2-22261770 ext. 313

“I use the Er:YAG laser for peri-implant maintenance on a daily basis.”

Read Dr. Fabrice Baudot’s interview explaining why dental lasers have become an essential part of his daily practice and sheds light on the clinical benefits of combining laser-assisted surgery and ceramic implantology.

In this study, the authors from Peoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN university) present the results on the effectiveness of the root canal disinfection using an erbium laser in combination with a 17% solution of ethylene diaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) in vitro and in clinical studies.

An experimental group of teeth was treated medically according to a standard protocol using 3% solution of sodium hypochlorite and 17% solution of EDTA followed by irradiation with erbium laser. The control group was treated similarly but without laser irradiation.

The obtained results prove that the modification of the root canal treatment by the inclusion of erbium laser irradiation is a promising direction in endodontics.

This Sapphire Tip was especially designed to deliver energy throughout its length into the tissue (like a sword).

When you are in need for cutting soft tissue with longer, finer, deep cuts – choose the Blade Tip to perform the surgery for a clean and clear cut!

To read more about the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser applications, go to:
www.light-inst.com/applications/

Nowadays the world is going through a health emergency period, a pandemic caused by COVID-19 disease spread.

Since a proper therapy or vaccine does not exist yet, the World Health Organization (WHO) is focused on limiting the spread of the virus.

According to WHO, COVID-19 is transmitted amongst people through respiratory droplets.

Since the virus can remain in the air and on surfaces from several hours to several days, suggested guidelines have been announced, such as: observing individual hygiene; avoiding contact – social distancing; use of negative pressure ventilation in hospital sectors; wearing a face mask for protection; disinfection of frequently touched surfaces; and to reduce COVID-19 spreading through aerosol.

The guidelines for dental clinics are still unclear and are evolving, but one consideration is already clear – reducing the risk of virus and bacteria transmission between patients and staff and patient-to-patient.

In this study, the authors from Wroclaw Medical University in Poland assess the changes in temperature of pulp and enamel during laser debonding of brackets. Their findings confirm that the use of Er:YAG family lasers for orthodontic ceramic bracket debonding in an invitro study is safe and effective.  The study found that the temperature inside the tooth did not increase, and it even decreased during treatment with Er:YAG laser using water cooling, provided that appropriate proportion of water and air was used.

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce that the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser has been approved by the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan!

Implementation of laser-assisted protocols in treating drug-induced gingival hyperplasia provide a wide array of advantages over the standard procedures!

Prof. Tanev et al. present a case of a 57-year-old, female patient diagnosed with drug-induced gingival hyperplasia. 

The advantages of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser, assisting in this case, as described in the article are:

• In soft tissue surgery – Er:YAG laser provide high cutting efficacy with minimal to no thermal damage to the tissue, improved healing and better post-op comfort for the patient
• Using non-contact mode along with water cooling, improves the view field of the operator
• Gingivolpasty is performed in a non-contact, minimally invasive manner, with no thermal or mechanical trauma to the soft tissue. The achieved contour is much more delicate and provides faster healing.
• Er:YAG Lasers are the only system suitable for hard tissue preparation – due to their water molecule absorption peak
• Er:YAG-laser assisted tooth preparation is minimally invasive, non-contact process providing no smear layer on the hard tooth structure, this improving the adhesive protocol of obturation.

Treating DED in the frontal teeth with the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser is a safe, painless and minimal-invasive treatment!

Prof. Carlo Fornaini et al., aimed to show the advantages of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG dental laser for treating DED (Developmental Enamel Defects). In his new article “Er:YAG laser for the aesthetic treatment of developmental enamel defects in frontal teeth: a case report” a 15 YO patient with DED lesions in the upper incisors, was treated with the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG dental laser.

The patient did not feel any pain or discomfort during and after treatment, even though she was not given local anesthesia. Follow-up at 2, 6 and 12 months did not show any complications from an aesthetic or sensitive point of view. The authors concluded that the use of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG dental laser for treating developmental enamel defects in the frontal teeth is a safe, painless and minimal-invasive treatment with proven good aesthetic results.

LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser is now CE Ukraine approved and is available for sale in the Ukrainian market!

Following the CE Ukraine approval, Light Instruments is proud to announce it has signed an Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Ivodent, for the distribution of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in Ukraine. Ivodent, founded in 1995 is a well-known dental distributor in the Ukrainian market, distributing a wide range of dental equipment, tools and supplies, enabling Ukrainian dentists incorporate high-standard modern technology into their dental clinics.

• For more information about LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in Ukraine or about Ivodent, call: +38 (067) 344-10-20 or e-mail: info@ivodent.com.ua

Er:YAG laser debridement efficiency  on the different types of implant implant–abutment connections!

This ex-vivo study aimed to evaluate the implant temperature increase and possible damage to implant surface during implants’ debridement using Er:YAG laser. The removal of inflamed tissues from peri-implant pocket using Er:YAG laser is crucial in determining a significant clinical benefit. Even more important is to do it without any damage to the implant surface.

In this study, the authors debrided 3 different implant–abutment connections with 3 different fluences of the Er:YAG laser.

Light Instruments Ltd. is excited to announce the new partnership with Shinhung Co. Ltd., the largest dental distributor in South Korea!

Shinhung Co. Ltd. is the largest dental supplier in Korea owning the largest production facility for dental products, in Korea. With more than 30 Sales branches around the country and a long and impressive history in the Korean Dental market, Shinhung is dedicated to providing high-end dental products with outstanding sales and service support. Shinhung is the ideal partner for distributing the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG All-Tissue dental laser in South Korea, starting a new era in Korean dentistry.

• For more information on Shinhung Co. Ltd. or the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser in the Korean Market call: +82-2-6366-2122

Prof. Roly Kornblit presents a different approach for Caries treatment in his article “The treatment approach to caries using the Er:YAG laser”. Prof. Kornblit summarizes the reasons why Caries treatment with the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser fulfills many of the requirements of minimal-invasive surgery:

• The ability to ablate small areas of the infected layer guarantees maximum conservation of the tooth structure.
• When using the Er:YAG Dental Laser there is good visual control of the ablated area therefore it is easier to vaporize only the infected tissue and stop at the affected zone.
• As the amorphic dentine infected layer is richer in water, laser ablation of the infected layer is faster compared to ablation of the affected layer or healthy dentine.
• The antibacterial property of the Er:YAG laser, helps to decontaminate the affected layer, which retains its remineralization potential.

Prof. Kornblit demonstrates the requirements mentioned above in a case review at the end of his article.

Dr. Fabrice Baudot offers a new approach for treating periodontal pockets in his article “The Periodontal Pocket: Alternative treatment with Er:YAG LASER and PRF”. Using the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser Dr. Baudot recommends to descend layer by layer and selectively remove the inflammatory infiltrate, via tissue micro-ablation along the internal wall of the gingival pocket. This process cleans the wound through a space of about 1mm throughout the full depth of the pocket to the bone. The LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser is then also used to decontaminate the root surface and flush the periodontal pocket.

Dr. Baudot concludes that this alternative treatment for periodontal pockets is a result of High technology and progressed knowledge in microbiology and tissue engineering, pushing the boundaries imposed by conventional protocols.

The official launch of “Laser in Dentistry – from Clinician to Clinician” book, at IN 2019!!!

The “Laser in Dentistry – from Clinician to Clinician” book presents a series of clinical cases demonstrating the use of lasers in a dental practice daily routine. LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Dental Laser represents in this book a new approach to dentistry with its innovative technology for all-tissue applications. Written by Prof. Aldo Brugnera, Dr. Fatima Zanin, Prof. Jamil Awad Shibli, and more than 80 laser experts, the book sheds a light on the different applications of lasers as a modern and effective tool for everyday use.

IN 2019, the Latin American Osseointegration Congress aims to make a difference in the history of Latin American Implantology. A selected group of international speakers will present new approaches to dental treatment and new technologies for dental clinics in an extended scientific program.

• To learn about LiteTouch™ in Brazil, contact Tony Carreon at +55 11 97351-7547

We are proud to announce that LiteTouch™ Er:YAG dental laser, the world`s most versatile non-fiber Er:YAG laser for soft and hard tissue dental treatments, is now approved by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) for sale in Korea!!

At the tip of the LiteTouch™ – A workshop on the new Endo tip!

The new side firing Endo tip for LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser will be presented in a dedicated workshop at the coming ISLD Pre-conference event on June 6^th at 15:00 at the Auditorium complex, 3^rd floor, hall 9, Plovdiv Medical University, Bulgaria.

Prof. Adam Stabholz, former dean & head of the Endodontics department at the Hebrew University – Hadassah School of Dental Medicine and the co-developer of the new Endo tip will instruct the workshop. Prof. Stabholz will discuss the rationale that led to the development of the new tip, its advantages and will demonstrate it use and clinical protocol.

• Participation is FOC!
• For more information please contact Dentacon at: +359 35 932 26

Light Instruments is proud to announce that the Russian Ministry of Health (MOH) approved the sale of the 3^rd generation LiteTouch^TM Er:YAG Dental Laser throughout the Russian Federation.

For more information on the LiteTouch^TM Er:YAG Dental Laser in Russia please contact Dentex Ltd. at Tel: +7 495 974 3030 or Online at: www.dentex.ru/

Summary:

Objective: Report a clinical case of debonding and removal of 11 ceramic laminates with the technology of Er:YAG laser, with controlled application time for debonding, patient comfort and remaining structure conservation.

Case: 11 lithium disilicate veneers, cemented for more than 4 months with light-cured resinous, 0.4 mm and 2.5 mm thick, had to be removed due to an aesthetic complaint. Average laser application time for removal was 2 min 36 sec.

Conclusion: The debonding of ceramic laminates with Er:YAG laser was satisfactory and presented comfort during the procedure both for the patient and the dentist, in an abbreviated period of time, preserving the remaining dental structure.

Authors:

• Debora E. Calabro – Department of Prosthodontics, Paulista University (UNIP) Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Rafael Puglisi – Dentist, Private Office Puglisi Institute Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Alfredo Mikail Melo Mesquita – Department of Prosthodontics, Paulista University (UNIP) Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

For the full article Click Here!

We are delighted to gather with friends, partners and customers to celebrate the unveiling of our newest Dental Lasers Line at the IDS.

The celebrations will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Cologne where we will be able to enjoy a Gala Party at an elegant location.

The event has limited seats. Keep tuned and check if you’ve received a personal invitation.

Come over to our booth at the IDS, and experience Light Instruments exclusive dental lasers, the world`s leading minimally invasive laser technology! Hall: 4.1  Booth: A091.

Looking forward to seeing your all in Germany!

• For more details about the IDS Show please visit: http://english.ids-cologne.de/
• To set a meeting and a personal demonstration during the IDS in Cologne, Germany, please contact us at office@light-inst.com.

Light Instruments, inventor of LiteTouch™ and the Laser-in-Handpiece technology, is honored to announce the launch a new line of dental lasers, at the upcoming International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany, taking place from 12 to 16 of March 2019.

In a recent Interview for “Laser- International magazine for laser dentistry”, Mr. Eric Ben-Mayor, CEO of Light Instruments expressed: “Today, as the front-runners of the dental laser market, I am excited to announce that we are expanding our variety of high-end dental lasers. In addition to the D-Touch which is our newly developed diode laser, we have added the Dentaray brand to our portfolio and it is an unmatched CO2 laser, the first and only 9.6 μm wavelength.”

Light Instruments` new dental laser line is attracting a lot of interest all over the world. The brand new 9.6 wavelength device’s promising features were presented by top academy researchers last October during the WFLD & ISLD Congress in Aachen, Germany.

Come over and experience Light Instruments exclusive dental lasers, the world`s leading minimally invasive laser technology!

Hall: 4.1 Booth: A091.

• For more details about the IDS Show please visit: http://english.ids-cologne.de/
• To set a meeting and a personal demonstration during the IDS in Cologne, Germany, please contact us at office@light-inst.com.

LiteTouch™ Er:YAG dental laser is able to debond veneers while preserving the tooth structures!

Dr. Zhang et al. aimed to verify if Er:YAG laser, at low fluences, is able to debond porcelain veneers successfully, without damaging the tooth structures. 12 freshly extracted and decontaminated teeth, were bonded with porcelain veneers. One week later, the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser was used to debond the veneers.  Results demonstrated that veneer debonding is possible with the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser and SEM images confirmed that, when using low fluences, the residual tooth structure is not altered.

The authors concluded that low fluences of the LiteTouch™ Er:YAG dental laser are able to debond veneers while preserving the tooth structures!

Authors:

• Sharonit Sahar-Helft: Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University – Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel.

• Ayşe Sena Kabaş Sarp & Murat Gulsoy: Biophotonics Laboratory, Institute of Biomedical Engineering Çengelköy, Boğaziçi University, Kandilli Kampüs, Istanbul, Turkey.

• Idan Redenski: Biofilm Research Laboratory, Institute of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dental Medicine + Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University – Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel.
• Adam Stabholtz: Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University – Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel.
• David Keinan: Department of Endodontics, Sheba Medical Center, Israel Defense Force Medical Corps, Ramat Gan, Israel.
• Doron Steinberg: Biofilm Research Laboratory, Institute of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dental Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, The Hebrew University–Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel.

Abstract:

Purpose: Due to the limited effectiveness of irrigation to reduce the bacterial load inside root canals, the efficacy of activated irrigation techniques was evaluated.

Results: The positive control group had significantly more bacteria than all other groups. EDTA irrigation had low efficiency. US irrigation 1 mm from the working length was significantly more effective than controls. Laser treatment to the coronal third was the most efficient.

Conclusions: Laser activated irrigation caused the greatest bacterial reductions.

Author:

Jamil Awad Shibli: DDS, MS, PhD

Professor, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology
Dental Research Division,University of Guarulhos (UnG)

Conclusion:

To this end, is the laser the best choice for the treatment of peri-implantitis? Surely, yes, it is.

The LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser can be used for veneer or ceramic crowns de-bonding by dissolving the cement without damaging the veneer or crown or overheating the pulp.

LiteTouch™ irradiation is not absorbed by the veneer/ crown material, but is transmitted through the veneer / crown and is absorbed by organic components and H2O/OH groups of the resin cement. When enough cement is ablated through the veneer / crown, it slides off the tooth surface.

Veneer / crown removal can be done without damaging tooth structure. This procedure doesn’t require anesthetics.

The video images were filmed during a Laminates Course, by Dr. Daniel Hiramatsu at BOC Sao Paulo, in collaboration with IBZ and Light Instruments Ltd. The first Laminates course in Brazil presenting veneers removal using LiteTouch™ Er:YAG Laser-in-Handpiece.

Dear Friends,

Light Instruments` is proud to invite all dentists to attend the “Light Instruments’ Annual Scientific Conference” to be held at a historical palace in Fiuggi, Italy.

During the upcoming weeks we will announce all the essential information about the Conference, including a variety of planned touristic activities and special social events.

Level-Up your Dental Expertise!

Join us on this exclusive opportunity to experience

the romantic & relaxing scenery of Italy!

In a recent interview with “laser”, Mr. Eric Ben-Mayor, CEO of Light Instruments, talked about the company, technological innovations, scientific developments and the new dental laser line just added to the company’s portfolio.

Among the many topics discussed, Mr. Ben-Mayor also talked about the developments happening over the past two years: “Since 2016, many changes have occurred, both within our organization and in the world of the dental laser market. We first experienced this change at the IDS in 2017, where we could feel the curiosity and the acknowledgement of the dental community towards dental lasers. At the IDS we also officially launched our new and impressive LiteTouch™ 3 model which, without a doubt, has changed the face of all-tissue dental lasers as we know it.”

Mr. Ben-Mayor concluded: “We are excited to launch our new dental laser line at the IDS 2019, implementing our vision of developing the latest cutting-edge technologies and products. We believe that our new dental laser line is a breakthrough line providing dentists with the best available solutions, contributing to improved modern dentistry anywhere in the world. We will continue to provide superior products with the highest technology in the future.”

To read the full interview, please download the PDF file below.

Come to the IDS show and experience Light Instruments’ exclusive dental lasers, the world`s leading minimally invasive laser technology.

March 12-16, 2019 – Hall: 4.1, Booth: A091.

• For more details about the IDS Show please visit: http://english.ids-cologne.de/
• To set a meeting and a personal demonstration during the IDS in Cologne, Germany, please contact us at office@light-inst.com.

To set a meeting or personal demonstrations of LiteTouch™ in Brazil please contact please contact Dr. Tony Carreon by email: tony@light-inst.com or WhatsApp: +55 11 97351 7547

• For more information go to www.light-inst.com.br

Authors:

• Prof. Roly Kornblit , Coordinator of the Laser Treatments at the Paediatric Dentistry Department, Goldschlege School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University.  Former Scientific Coordinator of the European Master Degree Program at the Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
• Dr. Sigalit Blumer , Head of the Pedodontics department at The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
• Dr. Tal Ratzon, Pedodontics department at The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.

Article Conclusions:

The use of laser energy can be an excellent alternative to many procedures in pediatric dentistry. In the case before us, the removal of a raised lesion and fibroma that was formed after the lower lip injury and constant irritation was demonstrated. The lesion, which had considerable dimensions, disturbed the child and interfered with his functioning, and it was necessary to remove it and receive an accurate diagnosis of its nature. The success of the treatment was expressed in the fact that the treatment was conservative, quick and one-time, without pain or fear. The child was fully cooperative and the rapid treatment and healing of the tissue ensured great satisfaction for the child and his parents.

• To read the full publication in Hebrew and translation to English please download the PDF file below.
• For more details about LiteTouch™ in Israel please contact New Image Ltd. at mayac@new-image.co.il

Authors:

• Attiguppe Prabhakar: Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
• Chandrashekar Yavagal: Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Maratha Mandal’s Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.

Abstract:

• Aim: To compare and evaluate morphological changes and bacterial deposits in primary carious molars after caries excavation with Carie-Care, erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) laser, and round tungsten carbide bur.
• Conclusion: Among the three different methods of caries excavation, Er:YAG laser was found to be more effective compared with Carie-Care and round tungsten carbide bur.
• Clinical significance: Laser-induced caries excavation by Er:YAG laser and chemomechanical method of caries removal by Carie-Care can be considered as future of noninvasive pediatric and preventive dentistry.

In a recent Israeli Health TV program, Dr. Bernard Dahan, shared his experience and knowledge about Laser advantages in Dentistry.

Dr Bernard Dahan, a well know Periodontist, Founder of the Moria Periodontal Centre located in Haifa – Israel (a Dental Clinic specializing in Periodontics, Microsurgery and Implantology). Dr. Dahan also directs: “The Moria Training Centre” a Private Academy hosting exclusive and professional perfecting dentistry courses.

Dr Dahan expressed: “After receiving conventional training in Periodontics, it is not always easy to leave old paradigms that left no place for Laser Therapy. In the past ten years, scientific evidence has been documented, showing the effectiveness and advantages of Er:Yag Laser therapy in periodontics and oral surgery. This has allowed me to open my mind and explore the wonderful world of Laser therapy“

He added: “The ability to adapt and to set the power, frequency, energy, direction and diameter of the laser beam provide infinite solutions that makes the LiteTouch™ Er:Yag laser an unavoidable tool in modern surgery. The advantages of Laser therapy over other mechanical instruments are highlighted even more with the use of microsurgery. I feel very excited to discover a new world after several years in which I believed that everything had already been said and done.”

The Interview was broadcasted on the “Only Health” TV show, hosted by Dr. Osnat Velfish, on the Israeli Chanel 12 on February 13^th , 2018 and on the Israeli “Health Channel” on February 1^st , 2018.

Author: Dr Daniel H. Ward, USA

Light Instruments is delighted to announce a new collaboration New-Image LTD, a major distributor of dental equipment in Israel. Following Light Instruments acquisition back in 2016, this agreement further empowers and solidifies Light Instruments position as a global dental technology front-runner in the very heart of the start-up nation.

New Image LTD, will sell Light Instruments` laser products In Israel, Light Instruments` company base, starting with the promotion of LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser-in-Handpiece, the world’s smallest versatile Erbium YAG dental laser for both hard and soft tissue dental treatments.

For more information please download the Press Release full version below.

Light Instruments’ annual event, the On-Board Scientific Conference, draws attention of the Taiwanese Media.

In a recent review the “Journal of New Taipei City” in Taiwan, published an impressive 8 page article (authored by Jyuhn H. KE, Ph.D. et al.) including pictures and memories from the Taiwanese delegation at the conference.

Among different passionate narrations in the article, the following quote summarizes it all: “This is the First Annual Scientific Conference of Laser Dentistry hosted by Light Instruments with all the famous clinicians and researchers throughout the world to update and share their knowledge and experience in all fields of oral laser in an enjoyable and informal atmosphere. On our way to Alaska, even more surprisingly, all of the delegates from Taiwan are the only group who get to see the Polar Light when we were still digesting our knowledge from the Laser Light. This is truly a life time experience to witness this miracle Polar and Laser Light at the same time!!”

To see the full article please press on the link below.

Light Instruments Ltd. has officially announced the launch of an exclusive limited edition of LiteTouch™, embellished with Swarovski® crystals. The LiteTouch™ Swarovski Limited Edition was first unveiled during the company’s annual Scientific Conference, which took place this year in Alaska, onboard the Celebrity® Infinity cruise.

Join us on an exclusive opportunity to learn Laser Dentistry while enjoying the spectacular scenery of Alaska.
We are honored to invite you to participate in Light Instruments` Scientific Conference to be held onboard a luxury cruise to Alaska in August 2017.

We will have a wonderful cruise and journey together, along with an Outstanding Scientific Conference!

Light Instruments is delighted to announce a new collaboration with Romanian dental distributor – GASOM Dental Solution.
GASOM Dental Solution is a dynamic company that serves the Romanian dentistry market by promoting implant-prosthetic and full surgical dental solutions. GASOM’s main goal is to become a real partner for the dental specialists by offering complete solutions and sustaining them with high –precised components, manufactured by complex technologies, with superior quality, based on engineering processes that use the principles of anticipating the specific problems and solving them without compromise but with cost-efficiency.

Light Instruments Ltd. announces CE Mark for its new LiteTouch™ model.
The worlds’ smallest Er:YAG laser and newest model from Light Instruments, manufacturer of the Israeli innovation – LiteTouch™, is now also ready for sales in Europe.
This announcement was released yesterday from the Light Instruments’ booth at IDS Exhibition in Cologne, Germany (Hall 4.2, Aisle N, booth 048) after receiving the official confirmation for obtaining the CE mark for the new LiteTouch™ model.

Light Instruments launches a new LiteTouch™ model.
A novel cutting-edge Er:YAG dental Laser-in-Handpiece technology

By: Georg Isbaner, Editorial Manager.

During the upcoming IDS show taking place on March 21-25 in Cologne, Germany, Light Instruments Ltd., the inventor of the revolutionary Laser-in-Handpiece™ technology, will unveil a new LiteTouch™ model.

In a recent interview with the CEO of Light Instruments Ltd. Eric Ben Mayor, we talked about the company, the new management, vision of the company and the new and exciting LiteTouch model.

Light Instruments is proud to announce a new world-lead scientific advisor to drive LiteTouch™ forward.

Prof. Roly Kornblit graduated in Dentistry at the University of Tel Aviv (Israel) and Tor Vergata University, Rome (Italy). Master Degree in Oral Laser Application at the University of Nice (France)
The Scientific Coordinator of the European Master Degree in Oral Laser Application, Department of Oral Science at Sapienza University, Rome (Italy) And at the same university Professor of Laser at the Master of Paediatric Dentistry,
Teacher of Laser in Dentistry at The Hebrew University of Hadassah, School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem (Israel), as well at the University of Barcelona (Spain) and at the university of Parma(Italy).
Elected President of the Italian Society of Laser in Odontostomatology Author of the Textbook Laser e Odontoiatria Pediatrica, 2012 TU.E.OR Edition and Journalist and TV Host of Health Programs.

It is with great honor that Light Instruments Ltd. announces the collaboration with Marku Dental.

Marku, a veteran leader of the Polish dental market with sales team of product specialists positioned around the country, will sell and provide full training of Light Instruments` laser products, placing special focus on the promotion of LiteTouch™ Er:YAG laser in Poland.
For the past 25 years, Marku has been the key point of reference and undisputed provider of sophisticated and cutting-edge dental products and technologies in the Polish market. The company also invests in fostering collaboration with the most advanced scientific and academic centers in Poland.

September 2016, Sino-Lite Ltd., an Israeli corporation, has announced the acquisition of Light Instruments Ltd, a leading dental laser manufacturer, previously owned by Syneron Medical Ltd. Owning 100% of Light Instruments unique technology, Sino-Lite Ltd. has gained access into the prosperous global dental laser market.