title: Dentistry for the 21st century: laser technology.
abstract: Lasers hve been used experimentally for nearly 40 years. Most applications in dentistry maintain use in oral and periodontal pathology. The use of lasers as an adjunct therapy in a general dental practice has recently been considered within the last 5 years. This article will consist of a literature review of the most recent applications in a clinical dental practice.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: DeShields
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000639:trends*; D007834:Lasers; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000639:trends; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000639:trends*