Dentistry for the New Millennium

GP Dr. Jeff Dolgos discusses occlusion's inverse relationship to sensitivity within the LANAP protocol, the healing benefits of light, and the pros and cons of working in a solo vs. group practice.

How does a healthy gut relate to a healthy mouth? "Dr. Al" discusses the intricate relationship between periodontitis and nutrition, as well as why he considers his purchase of the PerioLase MVP-7 a career-defining decision.

Periodontist Ann Astolfi, DMD, explains how she got over her initial skepticism of the PerioLase MVP-7 for the LANAP protocol, and how she uses her PerioLase MVP-7 on implants, hemangiomas, and other Value-Added Procedures (VAPs).

One of only about 10 dual specialists in Periodontics and Orthodontics, Dr. Celenza explains how he uses his PerioLase MVP-7 in his unique Manhattan practice, including his treatment of Peri-Implantitis and getting his patients' periodontal foundation solid prior to orthodontic treatment.

Periodontist Kirk Noraian discusses the factors involved in opening up his practice in the COVID-19 world, plus his experiences incorporating the PerioLase MVP-7 for the LANAP protocol in the midst of the 2008 economic downturn.

New York area General Dentist Donato "Dino" Napoletano, DDS shares his LANAP story, including how the PerioLase MVP-7 differs from other laser wavelengths he'd previously used, and how saving hopeless teeth is a good reminder that teeth are attached to people!

Chicago Periodontist Yetta McCullom, DDS, MS discusses the value of LANAP across all age groups, the prevelence she sees of periodontitis in her practice, and her instinct of LANAP as a treatment modality spreading "like wildfire".

General practitioner Craig Long, DDS, discusses how he got started with LANAP, how it helped him in his transition in moving to a different state, and win-win in treating gum disease in diabetic patients with the LANAP protocol.

Failing dental implants are a growing problem, with a lack of predictable, effective treatment approaches that patients will accept. Allen Honigman, DDS, MS, discusses how he measures 'success' and how his patients react to LAPIP™ treatment.

What are your options in becoming a "laser dentist"? Do different lasers do different things? Todd McCracken, DDS explains the key things to think about when considering adding a laser to your practice, and what he would do if he couldn't practice with them.