Aerosols, viruses and laser plume management for LightScalpel, VetScalpel, Aesculight and Luxar surgical CO2 lasers
ANSI Z136.3 Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care () defines laser plume as one of the non-beam laser hazards since it contains viral, bacterial, and other cellular and aerosolized particulates. ANSI Z136.3 Standard also specifies safety measures to mitigate the laser plume hazards, i.e. the mandatory use of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) device equipped with a proper filter (with ANSI Z136.
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Comparison of the Influence of CO2-laser and Scalpel Skin Incisions on the Surgical Wound Healing Process
Article Review:
By L. Miguel Carreira and Pedro Azevedo Published in the , Volume 1, Issue 3, 2016 -
This study evaluates the influence of CO2 laser and scalpel skin incisions on the surgical wound healing process.
The Laser
The CO2 laser model 1507 (manufactured by LightScalpel, LLC, Bothell, WA). The Aesculight model AE-1507 is functionally similar to LightScalpel LS-1005 and LS-2010 laser systems with identical SuperPulse peak power, pulse energy, pulse timing, and spot size specifications.
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Comparing Diode, Erbium, and CO2 Soft-Tissue Dental Lasers
Overview of Dental Diode, Erbium, and Carbon Dioxide Lasers in Soft-Tissue Dental Surgery
Initiating a diode laser tip with articulating paper
The ADA Compares Erbium and CO2 Lasers For Use in Soft Tissue Dentistry
According to , “for erbium laser wavelengths, optical absorption and coagulation depths are significantly smaller than gingival blood vessel diameters.
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Latest in Event Posts
Announcing the Distinguished Speaker Lineup for the 2024 Breathe and Thrive Symposium
The American Laser Study Club (ALSC) is thrilled to announce the lineup of 36 esteemed speakers for the 2024 , taking place from February 2-4, 2024, in sunny San Diego, California. This year’s symposium promises to be an unparalleled platform for learning and networking, featuring multidisciplinary experts in Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTS), laser surgery, frenectomy/frenuloplasty techniques, and more.
Breathe and Thrive 2022 Symposium – Speaker Line Up Announcement
Register to learn about surgical lasers with a focus on airways disorders treatments from leaders and pioneers at the ALSC’ 5th Annual Symposium!! The 2022 Symposium will be held February 11-13, 2022, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Hands-on laser labs will be available throughout the Symposium to practice surgical laser techniques and simulated procedures.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities At The Breathe Institute
The Breathe Course: Online
This 5-day, live-streamed course delves into the research on, impacts/diagnosis of, and treatment options for tethered oral tissues and sleep-disordered breathing in children and adults. Plus new content on innate immunity and best practices in telemedicine.
The Baby Breathe Course: Online
To keep up the momentum around education and support of the airway, sleep medicine, and health as a whole; We are excited to Collaborate with Dr.
American Laser Study Club 2020 Symposium – Speaker Line Up Announcement
Don’t miss this opportunity to attend the 2020 (ALSC) 3rd Annual Symposium held February 28, 29 and March 1, 2020, at the Delray Beach Marriott near Fort Lauderdale, FL. “Breathe and Thrive” is the theme of the 2020 Symposium and it is focused on airway disorders. Join us for more than 40 exhilarating presentations in three sessions by physicians, dentists, and other specialists.
Photos from Our 2018 Open House
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Thank you, to everyone that attended the LightScalpel / Aesculight / LuxarCare Open House on January 4, 2018. The Open House allowed doctors, community members, and families to tour the new facility, learn firsthand about laser surgery and surgical laser manufacturing, as well as learn from the LightScalpel / Aesculight laser doctors.
Martin Kaplan, DMD to be at the AAPD 2017
Upcoming chance to meet and learn from Martin Kaplan, DMD, at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Session 2017, May 26-28 in Washington, D.C.
Ask the Clinician:Infant Frenectomies in My Pediatric Dentistry Practice
Breastfeeding problems associated with infants’ Tongue- and Lip-Ties manifest themselves through infants’ failure to thrive and include, but are not limited to: inability for baby’s lips, mouth and tongue to properly latch on mother’s breast; inability to stimulate milk production through vigorous nursing, resulting in low milk supply; improper tongue mobility may prevent babies from clearing milk from their mouth; painful nursing, colic, reflux, speech difficulties; sleep deprivation for mother and infant due to frequent feedings; etc.