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<p>Expand your skills in the rapidly growing field of laser dentistry! The new second edition of <b>Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry</b> contains everything you need to know about the latest laser procedures across all areas of dentistry. With vivid clinical photos and easy-to-follow writing, Dr. Robert A. Convissar and his team of dental experts walk you through the most common uses of lasers in areas like: periodontics, periodontal surgery, oral pathology, implantology, fixed and removable prosthetics, cosmetic procedures, endodontics, operative dentistry, pediatrics, orthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. The book also covers topics such as the history of lasers in dentistry, laser research, the latest laser equipment, and how to go about incorporating lasers into your practice, so that you are fully equipped to use lasers successfully in your treatments. </p><ul><b> <li>The latest evidence-based, authoritative information </b>is written by experts from all areas of dentistry (periodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, implants, endodontics, and pediatric and general dentistry). </li> <li><b>Case studies</b> reflect treatment planning and the use of lasers for a variety of pathologies.</li> <li><b>Detailed, full-color art program </b>clearly illustrates preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedures.</li> <li><b>Summary tables and boxes</b> provide easy-to-read summaries of essential information. </li> <li><b><i>Clinical Tips</i> and <i>Caution</i> boxes</b> interspersed throughout the text highlight key clinical points.</li> <li><b>Glossary</b> at the end of the book provides definitions of laser terminology.</li> <li><b>Chapter on <i>Introducing Lasers into the Dental Practice</b></i> provides guidelines for the investment into lasers.</li></ul><ul><b> <li>NEW! Updated content</b> on regenerative laser periodontal therapy, lasers in implant dentistry, lasers in restorative dentistry, low-level lasers in dentistry,