Some laser dentistry educational programs and publications include misinterpretations about soft- and hard-tissue laser science and safety. In this article, Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys, discusses some important laser-tissue interaction concepts including absorption spectra, hot glass tips, and plasma plumes.
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