title: Laser reflectance: hazard in the dental operatory.
abstract: Reflected CO2 laser light (10 W) is a hazard to oral and surrounding tissues at distances up to 7.0 cm from the focal point. We advise the use of low-reflective instruments and protective shielding during laser treatment.
authors.affiliation: Andent Research Foundation, Waukegan, Illinois.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Neiburger
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Miserendino
mesh_terms: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D003762:Dental Instruments; D004867:Equipment Design; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects; D055095:Optics and Photonics
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide