Includes bibliographical references and index.

A brief history of lasers and the realization of Einstein's splendid light in clinical dentistry -- Laser fundamentals -- Laser-assisted non-surgical periodontal therapy -- Lasers in surgical periodontics -- Regenerative laser periodontal therapy -- Oral surgery for the general practitioner -- Lasers in implant dentistry -- Laser use in fixed prosthetic and cosmetic reconstruction -- Laser enhanced removable prosthetic reconstruction -- Lasers in endodontics -- The use of lasers in operative dentistry -- Lasers in pediatric dentistry -- Use of a soft tissue laser in orthodontics -- Lasers in major oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures -- The use of low level lasers in dentistry -- Practice management considerations in laser dentistry : introducing a laser into your practice -- Laser dentistry research.