Speakers Bureau
Please contact one of the listed speakers or the ALD Education Chair to discuss the type of presentation your group would find beneficial. ALD is proud to have specialty interest educators to assist you.
Speakers Bureau Directory
ALD Standard Level Course Trainers + Speakers Bureau Members
Alfred Wyatt Jr., DDS
Walid Altayeb, DDS, MDSc, PhD
Manaf Taher Agha, DDS
Lynn Atkinson, RDH
Juliana Barros, DDS
Laura Braswell, DDS
Mel Burchman, DDS, MALD
Nick Clausen, MBA, PMP
Yolanda Cox, RDHÂ
Arun Darbar, BDS
John Graeber, DMDÂ Â
Larry Kotlow, DDS
Ed Kusek, DDS
Timothy Larson, DDS
Mitchell Lomke, DDS
Jeanette Miranda, RDH
Shalizeh Patel, DDS, MEd
Marina Polonsky, DDS
Kristin Pristavec-Hunter, RDH
Grace Sun, DDS
Angie Wallace, RDH
Speakers Bureau Members
Alfred Wyatt Jr., DDS
Manaf Taher Agha, DDS
Walid Altayeb, DDS, MDSc, PhD
Lynn Atkinson, RDH
Juliana Barros, DDS
Laura Braswell, DDS
Mel Burchman, DDS, MALD
Lou Chmura, DDS, MS
Nick Clausen, MBA, PMP
Yolanda Cox, RDH
Nuran Culcuoglu, DDS, MSc
Arun Darbar, BDS
Janina Golob Deeb, DMD, MS​
Natalia Elson, DDS
John Graeber, DMDÂ
Larry Kotlow, DDS
Ed Kusek, DDS
Timothy Larson, DDS
Mitchell Lomke, DDS
Samuel Low, DDS, MS, MEd
Jeanette Miranda, RDH
Camille Luke, RDH, MSDH
Ali Obeidi, DDS
Shalizeh Patel, DDS, MEd
Scott Parker, DDS
Marina Polonsky, DDS
Kristin Pristavec-Hunter, RDH
Grace Sun, DDS
Angie Wallace, RDH
Karen Wuertz, DDS
Speaker Information and Course Descriptions
The focus of the ALD Speakers Bureau is to offer seminars and lectures to the dental community by some of our most expert Academy of Laser Dentistry members. These members have demonstrated through a rigorous application process their abilities to provide clinically relevant topics based upon sound science and innovation. Their opinions are their own. Each speaker has demonstrated commitment to scientific relevance, clinical efficacy, patient safety, and full disclosure of commercial relationships.
Course Classification Descriptions
Introductory Level
Introductory courses are designed to introduce the basic principles of laser physics, clinical safety practices and laser procedures and typically ranges from 1-6 CEU hours of either lecture and/or hands-on activities.Basic Competency Level
Basic competency courses are designed to teach basic laser principles including hands-on practice and typically ranges from 6-8 CEU hours.Standard Level Certificate Program
Standard Level Certificate Programs provide a level of demonstratable laser education for dental professionals in everyday patient care. These courses are a minimum of 12 hours: 6 CEUs are self-paced online including 1 hour for the exam and a full day 6-8 CEUs in-person hands-on learning. Learn more about the Standard Level Course Certification. The standard level course defines the standard of care for the dental professional.Customized Courses on Lasers
Customized laser courses are designed by each speaker to meet the needs of the intended audience, may be specific to pediatrics, perio, hygiene, endo, for example and can be lecture or hands-on and typically ranges 1-3 CEU hours.
Curriculum Guidelines and Standards
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM BACKGROUND
OVERALL EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
CURRICULUM GUIDELINES AND STANDARD FOR DENTAL LASER EDUCATION
Learn about the ALD Curriculum Guidelines and Standards for Dental Laser Education.
The educational objective for ALD's Certification Program is to provide candidates with an overview of the scientific fundamentals of lasers, the instruments used, safety issues, and clinical guidelines in accordance with a soon to be released 2024 Academy of Laser Dentistry Curriculum Guidelines and Standards for Dental Laser Education, planned for release in 1st Q 2024. ALD's main objective is to develop and uphold educational and clinical standards for the use of lasers in dentistry and to promote the safe and effective laser use on patients. This educational emphasis shifts from device characteristics to laser-tissue and laser-material interactions along with a deep dive understanding of absorption spectrum and chromophores. Biologic effects of laser interaction are critical concepts to understand the safety and effectiveness of clinical procedures. Successful completion of the certification program formally demonstrates knowledge and clinical proficiency in laser dentistry. The program is a structured educational mechanism for dental practitioners wishing to demonstrate high standards of dental laser use. This certificate program does not authorize the holder to practice outside the scope of his or her license. The Academy of Laser Dentistry Education Committee began a comprehensive review of the 1998 Curriculum Guidelines and Standards for Dental Laser Education in 2019. Through a consensus process with members from dental academia, industry and private practice, ALD will publish an update to the 1998 Curriculum Guidelines document in 2024.
ALD Speakers Bureau Application
Applicants must be a member in good standing with the Academy of Laser Dentistry, with current dues paid.
aLD Trainers & Speakers Bureau
aLD Speakers Bureau
resources
- ALD Speakers Bureau Policies 2019-2021
- Disclosure Policy Regarding Dual Commitment and Conflicts of Interests
- Disclosure of Unlabeled and /or Investigational Product Usage or Noncompliance with Manufacturer's Directions for Use
- Policy on Accuracy of Information about Commercial Products
- AntiTrust Compliance Policies
- ALD Foundations Course Glossary of TermsÂ
- ALD Curriculum Guidelines and Standards for Dental Laser Education.
*Please Note: Speakers Bureau Part 2 Trainer Applications will be accepted starting October 15, 2024. We are currently in the process of updating our application and system. Please check back at that time.
Speakers Bureau members are eligible to apply for approval as trainers for the Dental Laser Standard Level Certificate Program Part 2 Hands-on Training course. To demonstrate interest send an email to [email protected] prior to completing any forms.
Academy of Laser Dentistry Disclaimer on Protocols and Opinions
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