Gregory M. Schuster, DDS and Robert Yasso, DMD
LectureThis course is part of the Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Live Webinar Series
This course is part of the Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Live Webinar Series*
Course Description
This course will summarize the physical properties and clinical experiences available to dental practitioners using a 9300nm CO2 laser.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand Physical properties of the 9300nm CO2 laser that make it unique for hard and soft tissue applications
- Gain knowledge of Soft tissue applications – troughing, gingivectomy, implant uncovery
- Gain knowledge of Hard tissue applications – Class I – V operative preparations
Instructor
Dr. Gregory M. Schuster received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Pacific Lutheran University in 1988 and earned his DDS degree from the University of Washington in 1992, with special recognition in fixed prosthodontics from the Department of Restorative Dentistry. After graduation, he taught dental assisting part-time at Bates Technical College in Tacoma, WA and co-authored “Handbook of Clinical Dental Assisting.” He maintained a private practice in Sumner, WA from 1993-2000 until he moved to Bozeman, MT and started a private practice there. He was a member of “Blue Ribbon Seminars”, a Seattle Study Club affiliate and had a special interest in implant restorations. In May of 2011, Dr. Schuster joined the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine as a Clinical Assistant Professor and maintains active memberships in the American Dental Association and the American Dental Education Association. Dr. Schuster is now the Director of Clinical Faculty in the College of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Robert Yasso received his BS degree in biochemistry from Oakland University in 2016 and earned his DMD degree from Midwestern University-College of Dental Medicine – Arizona in 2020. Dr. Yasso was one of the first dental students to perform dental fillings, completely anesthesia-free, using Solea CO2 laser. Dr. Yasso received the Dean’s Outstanding Clinician Award and the Digital Dentistry Award for becoming proficient in the use of the most current digital technology. After graduation, Dr. Yasso joined the Midwestern University-CDMA as an adjunct faculty to mentor D3 and D4 students on the use of the Solea laser in clinic.
Course Logistics
DATE:
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
LOCATION:
Online Webinar
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Professional Dental Community
TIMES:
8:00am – 9:30am Pacific Standard time
TUITION:
$59/Participant
CREDITS:
1.5 hours
*The University of Washington in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 30 of its member schools jointly presents the “ACDE Webinar Series”
This series features university-based key opinion leaders presenting numerous topics on multiple dates and times. Presentations are available to meet every dental health care professional’s schedule and interests.
The University of Washington is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the University of Washington and Oregon Health Sciences University.
The University of Washington is a member of the Association for Continuing Dental Education.
University of Washington designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credits.