title: Lasers in medicine and dentistry.
abstract: Since their introduction, great enthusiasm has greeted the application of lasers to medicine and dentistry. The future is exciting. Research will someday take us to the days of the "Star Trek" laser-scan tooth or bone repair procedures. Lasers are very specific in their application. Choose this new technology carefully, making choices and purchases based on quality scientific research and ongoing analysis and review.
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Lehnert
mesh_terms: D003729:Dental Care / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification; D012449:Safety; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods