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Presented by: Lorraine Gambacourt, RDH

Ottawa: Soft-Tissue Diode Laser Training for Ontario & Quebec 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

Total CE Hours: 8

Date: Friday, October 2nd, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location:

Staples Studio | 403 Bank Street, Ottawa

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:

Course moved quickly, info was easy to digest. ~Rebecca
Very great educational experience. ~ Arezoo
Well presented, answers all questions, very knowledgeable, easy to understand. ~Ruby
Very interesting, great hands-on portion. ~Crystal
Found the use of analogies used in course very helpful. Questions answered promptly and clarified well. Presenter very knowledgeable on subject. ~ Brea
Presenter kept things interesting, added in stories from real life experience and was very efficient. The PowerPoint presentation was also very visually appealing! ~ Sarah
It's very well done. The information is very informative. Lorraine answered questions very well. Thank you for coming to Ottawa! ~ Michelle
It was very helpful to have Lorraine come to Ottawa to present the course in person and have access to the hands-on portion. Also like that the course is on a Saturday. It save us time and money. ~ Jennifer