Soft-Tissue Diode Laser Certification for Ontario RDH's

If you are purchasing on behalf of a team member, please email their full name and email address to info@rdhu.ca to receive all of the course communications

CE Hours: 8.5

Date: Friday, September 25th, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Course Location:

Dentsply Sirona Academy

60 Courtneypark Drive

Mississauga, ON

A light breakfast and catered lunch will be provided.

Course Description:

Join us for a full day of comprehensive training for your hygiene department including hands-on training to meet your provincial requirements, scripting for your team to introduce laser hygiene technology to your patients, and the empowerment needed to successfully integrate effective laser technology into your practice.

As the profession of dental hygiene evolves, so does the technology that we employ. Discover how the assistance of a specific laser can provide the ultimate in client care and comfort, treatment outcome and become the “instrument of choice” to complement debridement.

An overview of ‘physics 101’ will be covered to assist in determining the most efficacious laser selection for various treatments. The integration of the laser into non-surgical periodontal therapy and specifically laser bacterial reduction will be supported by compelling evidence. The participants will learn about the various techniques and applications of the diode laser for desensitization, treatment of oral lesions, whitening as well as the opportunities that exist to partner with our dentists for even greater therapeutic outcomes. An introduction to the latest, innovative and affordable soft-tissue diode lasers for immediate integration into dental hygiene practice will be highlighted.

Course Includes:

Hands-on clinical application of dental hygiene specific procedures
Extensive Course handout
Set-up instruction, settings and laser safety guidelines
Documentation requirements for use
Client introductory letter to lasers
Small class sizes to accommodate questions and answers
Additional resources for continued growth and layered learning

*DDS - Join your team and experience the soft tissue diode laser for your dental hygiene department! Email info@rdhu.ca and we will send you a separate registration link.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course the participant will:

Possess an understanding of laser physics and tissue interaction
Understand the proper settings and safety of laser use
Understand the integration of the laser into the dental hygiene appointment
Review the regulatory body stance related to use of lasers
Discuss codes and billing for dental hygienists reflecting the services performed
Introduction of lasers to your dental clients and responses to FAQ
Discuss resources to help market your laser
Review the impressive Return on Investment that is possible for your team

Suggested Goal Statements:

1. Explore the evidence supporting laser integration into my dental hygiene practice

2. Identify how the diode laser may be introduced into my dental hygiene practice within my scope of practice

What Your Colleagues Are Saying About This Course

Presenter was very knowledgeable. The course covers everything I need to know and skill to start using the laser next workday. Food was good too! ~ Kathleen
Very grateful to be able to learn this skill and expand my knowledge. I can’t wait to implement this to my office and educate patients. ~ Vianca
Very digestible content and information. No longer scared of using the laser – excited to use it now! ~ Sara
Great Q&A, delicious lunch. Videos and hands-on component very helpful. Interesting scientific/case studies –
Well supported statements with evidence-based proof. ~ Katelyn
Very, very good! Quite impressed with venue, course handouts and presenter! Thank you. ~ Carolyn
The presenter was very knowledgeable and patient with questions. The hands-on experience was very helpful and engaging. I am leaving this presentation feeling confident and competent. ~ Ezgi
Wonderful day! The trainer was extremely informative, and I appreciate all the additional info to support continued growth and learning. This course exceeded my expectations. ~ Jasmin
Good flow, organization and practical time. Covered above and beyond in theory. ~ Karine
Well done and organized! Nice hands-on component. Instructor was knowledgeable, approachable & helpful. ~ Lisa.
I loved everything about the course and the presenter. Everything was well presented and explained with all questions answered patiently. From theory to practicum, all was very well and thoroughly explained. ~ Diksha
Loved the intimate and casual setting. The trainer was very attentive and helpful. ~ Gini
Very informative in a pleasant manner. Lots of information in a short time, but did not seem overwhelming. The presenter is awesome! ~ Angela
The trainer was very knowledgeable and passionate about using soft-tissue lasers in dental hygiene practice. This made the course very enjoyable. ~ Erica
The presenter did a great job explaining laser steps, which helped me understand the differences and uses of laser. ~ Trudy
Very clear and concise presentation. This was my first intro to laser, and I feel like I have been given a very good foundation to incorporate into my practice. ~ Ginnie
Great presenter, environment was comfortable and clean. Information was presented well. ~ Nageen
Nice atmosphere, fun and relaxed. Mentally stimulating. ~ Simona
Beautiful space, great presentation, food and a great day overall. ~ Tenna
Lovely location and hospitality. Very informative, easy to follow because of handouts at the start. I came in with limited understanding of use, and I am very confident to go pick up my laser and use it now. ~ Chantal
Presenter was very thorough and engaging, very pleasant and comforting. Felt like at home. Thank you so much. I learned so much. Thanks for making me a better hygienist. ~ Hana
Presenter was great! Very patient and helpful with the hand-on portion. She presented the material in a very relatable way. ~ Cathy
This course makes laser less intimidating. Would do another rdhu course. ~ Alexandra
Overall everything was great. The course instructor was awesome. Course covered all good and necessary materials. Thank you! ~ Raheleh
Trainer was fantastic at presenting the course, it was very detailed and she was super helpful during the hands-on portion. It has helped my confidence. ~ Alejandra
Great course and instructor. Provided a lot of educational information and instruction. I feel prepared to begin using laser in my office - very pleased with today's training. ~ Jenna
I always learn and retain new info best with hands-on options and this course was very hands-on. Classroom info presented in an interesting format. ~ Tyna
Presentation was great with plenty of insight/knowledge making hands-on component easier to adapt. Lunch was great! Beautiful facility! ~ Jenna
Overall a great experience - loved the hands-on and examples given. Good, important, real life things to remember. ~ Keyla
Beth Ryerse-Donley was incredibly informative and engaging. I gained valuable knowledge that I am excited to apply in my practice. ~ Tonia
It was a great day! Beth was great to listen to. Food, snacks, and coffee were all great! Thanks for a great day! ! Kristin
Amazing presenter! Very informative - great lunch - great day! I will be coming back. ~ Sarah
Information was presented clearly and in an efficient way. Excellent presenter. ~ Dana