Abstract: With the rapid incorporation of dental lasers into the practice dentistry, the need for knowledge of these technologies has become necessary for all dentists.  This program will provide an overview of the concept of laser technologies and equipment.  In particular, the role of diode lasers will be explored with an emphasis on adjunctive use of lasers with dental implant procedures.  Clinical examples will be presented to demonstrate the efficacy of laser utilization for a wide range of simple procedures.

Bio: Dr. McGarry received his D.D.S. degree in 1975 from UMKC School of Dentistry, his Certificate in Prosthodontics in 1978 from the Veterans Administration Hospital- San Francisco and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics in 1991.  He is a Fellow in the American College of Prosthodontists and has served as President of the College. Dr. McGarry maintains a full-time private practice limited to Prosthodontics and is the Clinical Director for the McGarry Implant Institute whose mission is providing “hands-on” direct patient care training in a continuing education curriculum.