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Lasers in Periodontics
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.2002.73.10.1231
Subject(s) - periodontology , publicity , dentistry , medicine , laser therapy , medical education , political science , laser , optics , physics , law
Publicity about the use of lasers in dentistry has generated considerable interest in both professional and lay audiences. The purpose of this report is to provide information for members of the dental profession about the current and potential application of laser technology to periodontal practice. This report was prepared by the Research, Science and Therapy Committee of the American Academy of Periodontology. J Periodontol 2002;73:1231‐1239.