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Presented by: Lorraine Gambacourt, RDH

Soft-Tissue Diode Laser Certification for Ontario RDH's

CE Hours: 8

Date: Sunday, October 25th, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Course Location:

rdhu

980 Fraser Drive, Suite 214

Burlington, ON

A light breakfast and catered lunch will be provided.

Course Description:

Join us for a comprehensive day of evidence-informed learning designed specifically for dental hygienists who want to confidently integrate soft-tissue diode laser technology into practice. This certification program combines engaging instruction, hands-on clinical experience, implementation strategies, and practical resources to help you meet provincial requirements and successfully incorporate laser therapy into patient care.

As the profession of dental hygiene continues to evolve, so do the technologies available to support enhanced patient experiences and clinical outcomes. Discover how soft-tissue diode laser technology can complement periodontal debridement, support non-surgical periodontal therapy, improve patient comfort, and expand the therapeutic services you provide.

Participants will develop a solid understanding of laser physics, tissue interaction, safety protocols, and clinical decision-making. Current evidence supporting laser bacterial reduction and the integration of lasers into non-surgical periodontal therapy will be explored, along with additional applications including dentinal hypersensitivity, oral lesions, whitening procedures, and opportunities to collaborate with dentists to enhance patient care.

One of the unique advantages of rdhu's laser certification program is the opportunity to experience and compare a variety of soft-tissue diode laser systems. Throughout the hands-on component, participants gain practical experience with multiple lasers while learning the principles and techniques that support the safe and effective use of diode laser technology, regardless of the system used within their own practice.

You'll also explore the features, clinical applications, and implementation considerations of today's leading diode laser systems, helping you make informed decisions for your practice and your patients.

Course Includes

Comprehensive course manual
Hands-on clinical training to meet provincial certification requirements
Experience using a variety of soft-tissue diode laser systems (equipment varies by location)
Laser set-up, settings, safety protocols, and maintenance
Documentation guidelines and clinical record-keeping
Patient communication scripts and implementation resources
Sample patient introductory letter
Small class sizes to encourage discussion, questions, and individualized coaching
Additional resources to support continued professional growth and layered learning
Certificate of Completion
Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:

Describe the principles of laser physics and tissue interaction
Demonstrate safe diode laser operation, including appropriate settings and clinical safety protocols.
Integrate diode laser therapy into the dental hygiene appointment in accordance with current clinical guidelines.
Review the regulatory requirements governing diode laser use within the dental hygienist's scope of practice.
Apply appropriate coding and documentation related to diode laser procedures performed by dental hygienists.
Communicate the purpose, benefits, and common patient questions related to diode laser therapy with confidence.
Identify implementation strategies and resources to support the successful integration of diode laser therapy into clinical practice.

Dentists: We encourage you to attend alongside your dental hygienist to experience the benefits of soft-tissue diode laser therapy as a team. Please email info@rdhu.ca for a separate registration link.

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