Laser Dentistry for the Dental Hygienist (2 CEs)
Presenter: Emily McCadden, BSDH, RDH
Course Category: Direct Clinical Patient Care

Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom & On Demand

This comprehensive continuing education course provides dental hygienists with an in-depth understanding of laser dentistry, focusing on safety, the fundamental physics of laser use, and clinical application in hygiene treatment. Participants will be introduced to Diode lasers and explore their various treatment modalities, including periodontal therapy, bacterial reduction, and soft tissue procedures.

The course emphasizes the best practices for safe and effective laser use in the dental hygiene setting and offers guidance on incorporating this advanced technology into everyday clinical workflows. Attendees will also learn proper dental coding for laser-assisted procedures to ensure accurate documentation and billing.

Whether you're new to lasers or looking to expand your clinical skill set, this course equips you with the essential knowledge and practical tools to confidently and compliantly integrate laser dentistry into your hygiene practice.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the history of soft tissue lasers in dentistry, the basic concepts of light and physiological interaction with human tissues
• Describe the importance of safety protocols with laser usage
• Differentiate between different dental lasers, the wavelengths, and clinical applications

About Our Presenter
Emily McCadden is a Registered Dental Hygienist and full-time Dental Hygiene Instructor at the Oregon Institute of Technology. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and brings five years of clinical experience in dental hygiene practice, with a strong emphasis on patient care and evidence-based treatment.

Since January 2025, Emily McCadden has served as an instructor in clinical dental hygiene, restorative dentistry, and introductory laser dentistry. She has extensive hands-on experience with diode laser technology and has incorporated its use consistently in clinical settings throughout her career. Her practical expertise in laser-assisted hygiene procedures informs her teaching, providing students and continuing education participants with both foundational knowledge and applied clinical insights.

Emily McCadden is committed to advancing dental hygiene education through high standards of clinical instruction and a strong focus on emerging technologies in dental care.

To register for the virtual, or on-demand offering of this course, click here. 

This course is generously sponsored by