Soft Tissue Diode Laser Training for Dental Hygienists
March 15 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free – $500.00
Join VDHA and instructor Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH, for a transformative educational experience in Soft Tissue Diode Laser Training. Nicole, certified in diode, CO2, and Nd:YAG laser use, brings her extensive expertise and enthusiasm to this full-day, hands-on course, offering 6 AGD PACE Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to participants.
Designed specifically for dental hygienists, this course delivers a comprehensive understanding of diode laser applications in dental hygiene. Participants will delve into laser physics, safety protocols, and effective tissue interaction, as well as explore the many clinical applications, such as periodontal therapy, gingival contouring, and bacterial reduction techniques.
The hands-on sessions provide practical experience with laser equipment, enabling participants to build confidence and proficiency. This immersive training will equip dental hygienists with the tools to enhance patient care and expand their professional skill set.
As an added benefit, when a hygienist registers for this course, the practice doctor may join for free, fostering collaborative learning and mutual understanding of laser technologies in dental practice. Join us as we take the voyage of discovery through diode laser techniques in this dynamic workshop.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laser, if they have one. Otherwise, lasers will be available for hands-on instruction curtesy of HAYES Vermont.
The course will be held at Vermont State University in Williston on Saturday March 15, 2026. In the event of a snowstorm and the event is cancelled, the make-up date will be on Saturday March 22, 2026.
The course will start at 9:00 am and run until 3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided.
A follow-up Q & A session will be held over Zoom in April, date to be determined. This will allow attendees the opportunity to implement lasers into their clinical practice and then have any questions answered by Nicole.
Course Objectives
Learn the benefits of diode laser use as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy.
Possess an understanding of laser physics and tissue interaction.
Elevate knowledge of the science and evidence behind laser use in dental hygiene therapy.
Identify why and how dental lasers can be safely used around dental implants.
Identify the proper settings and safety of laser use.
Understand the integration of the laser into the dental hygiene appointment.
Gain tools for patient scheduling, financial and insurance considerations
Hayes Vermont will be providing lasers for use during the course or you may bring your own.
Nicole Fortune Bio
Nicole Fortune is highly regarded dental hygienist, educator, consultant, and professional speaker who has gained industry-wide recognition for her advanced knowledge of periodontics, peri-implantitis and business to business referral marketing. She became the first dental professional in Vermont certified in Perioscopy, CO2, Diode and Nd:Yag laser use and Guided Biofilm Therapy. She earned both her BA and Dental Hygiene degree at the University of Vermont and MBA from Champlain College. Nicole is currently working with Young Innovations as Clinical Education Manager.
Join VDHA and instructor Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH, for a transformative educational experience in Soft Tissue Diode Laser Training. Nicole, certified in diode, CO2, and Nd:YAG laser use, brings her extensive expertise and enthusiasm to this full-day, hands-on course, offering 6 AGD PACE Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to participants.
Designed specifically for dental hygienists, this course delivers a comprehensive understanding of diode laser applications in dental hygiene. Participants will delve into laser physics, safety protocols, and effective tissue interaction, as well as explore the many clinical applications, such as periodontal therapy, gingival contouring, and bacterial reduction techniques.
The hands-on sessions provide practical experience with laser equipment, enabling participants to build confidence and proficiency. This immersive training will equip dental hygienists with the tools to enhance patient care and expand their professional skill set.
As an added benefit, when a hygienist registers for this course, the practice doctor may join for free, fostering collaborative learning and mutual understanding of laser technologies in dental practice. Join us as we take the voyage of discovery through diode laser techniques in this dynamic workshop.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laser, if they have one. Otherwise, lasers will be available for hands-on instruction curtesy of HAYES Vermont.
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The course will be held at Vermont State University in Williston on Saturday March 15, 2026. In the event of a snowstorm and the event is cancelled, the make-up date will be on Saturday March 22, 2026.
The course will start at 9:00 am and run until 3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided.
A follow-up Q & A session will be held over Zoom in April, date to be determined. This will allow attendees the opportunity to implement lasers into their clinical practice and then have any questions answered by Nicole.
Course Objectives
Hayes Vermont will be providing lasers for use during the course or you may bring your own.
Nicole Fortune Bio
Nicole Fortune is highly regarded dental hygienist, educator, consultant, and professional speaker who has gained industry-wide recognition for her advanced knowledge of periodontics, peri-implantitis and business to business referral marketing. She became the first dental professional in Vermont certified in Perioscopy, CO2, Diode and Nd:Yag laser use and Guided Biofilm Therapy. She earned both her BA and Dental Hygiene degree at the University of Vermont and MBA from Champlain College. Nicole is currently working with Young Innovations as Clinical Education Manager.
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Williston, VT 05495-7166 United States + Google Map