Lasers are hot. If you don’t know much about dental lasers, there’s a wealth of information at your fingertips online. For instance, the BIOLASE website offers information about the company’s products, dentist training, and even a referral site for patients who want a certified Waterlase dentist.
BIOLASE products tout an excellent ROI, improved patient comfort, and state-of-the-art technology, in addition to ergonomics. The company’s marketing also mentions NASA-tested materials and claims that the Waterlase YSGG laser is the best selling laser in dentistry. Here’s a rundown on BIOLASE’s big four:
Waterlase MD
Soft & Hard Tissue Applications
HydroBeam Illuminated Handpiece with Rotating, Contra-Angle Head
Ergonomic Design
SensaTouch High-Resolution Laser Control System (with a help feature!)
New! ezLase (diode laser)
Comfortable Soft Tissue Procedures
Touch-Screen Controls
In-Office and Additional Training Offered
Wireless Footswitch
LaserSmile
No Royalty Fees
In-Office Teeth Whitening
Other Soft Tissue Applications
Portable Unit with Easy Presets
DiolasePlus
Soft Tissue Applications
More then 25 FDA-Approved Applications
Easy-to-Use Presets
Training and Support Offered
Learn more about BIOLASE at www.biolase.com. Representatives can be found at tradeshows, seminars, and symposiums, and the company also offers "webinars" via phone or computer. For BIOLASE training, visit The World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI) online at http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/biolaseuniversity/StoreFront. Upcoming sessions are scheduled in Western Canada (9/14-16), London (11/9-11), and San Diego (1/24-27).
If you use a dental laser, let you patients know! Contact your website design company or TNT Dental (www.tntdental.com) to announce the patient benefits of your technology online.