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ILED - DUBAI 2018
Dr. Khalid M. Hannouneh, DDS, ALD Fellow, Diplo. (BAIRD)
As a new member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, I was very happy to hear that the ALD was celebrating its 25th anniversary with an international conference in the Middle East this year, more specifically in the city in which I reside, Dubai. It offered me an amazing chance to meet all of the wonderful people behind this respected Academy.
As a student of Dr. Walid Altayeb and Dr. Manaf Taher Agha, the key organizers of this meeting, I wasn’t surprised by the outstanding success of such an important event. The conference theme was imagination, innovation, illumination. The name “iLED” directed the focus on implants, Lasers, and Esthetics in Dentistry. The conference was a collaboration between the ALD and the British Academy for Implant and Restorative Dentistry (BAIRD). iLED2018 represented the leadership of the Academy of Laser Dentistry in the field of laser dentistry on an international level and on light and enlightenment on all dental laser wavelengths.
The number and quality of both the lectures and presenters that were attending and lecturing at this conference were humongous, with renowned names in all fields of dentistry from lasers to implants and restorative dentistry. All the lecturers were distinguished and influential names recognized in the field of dentistry worldwide.
As a member of the ALD, holding the standard proficiency certification and recently having finished the professional diploma of advanced laser dentistry, I continued my education with my exam on October 3rd (pre-conference) for the advanced proficiency level certification: Parts 1(written exam) & 2 (Clinical Simulation). The most amazing part was with the organization and the accuracy of the examiners and the coordination of such an event. On the end of the second day of the conference, I had the honor to be recognized and awarded the certificate of International Fellowship of the Academy of Laser Dentistry [See Gail’s article in this issue on International Fellowship of the ALD].
The attendance at the meeting was very good. Participants came from all over the world. I met doctors from Yemen, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Canada, UK, USA, Germany, Japan, China, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia and from all over the world. They all came here to attend this event which took place for the first time, outside the US. I had the honor to attend the panel discussion on lasers in perio, which was an informative debate that extended for more than 2 hours. This was one of the conference highlights.
The feedback from some of my colleagues who attended and weren’t members of the ALD was that it was amazing and it initiated their interest to know and learn more about laser dentistry. I am proud to be a member of such a wonderful organization. I hope to meet many more new friends in Dallas April 4-6, 2019! See you there.
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF ACADEMY OF LASER DENTISTRY
Gail Siminovsky, CAE, ALD Executive Director
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The Academy of Laser Dentistry has expanded its educational platform with the introduction of an International Fellowship program in laser dentistry. Theinaugural program was held in Dubai from October 2017 through May 2018 through the initiative of ALD’s Gulf Region affiliated chapter under the leadership of Dr. Walid Altayeb, ALD Board Member and International Relations Committee Chairman. The structure of this program requires completion of 6 learning modules covering all fields of laser dentistry during 12 intensive days plus one additional day for examinations and case presentations, totaling 96 hours of Continuing Education credit. This program consists of two thirds (2/3) didactic lecture and one third (1/3) practical hands-on experience. ALD's standard level certification is a mandatory first module. Additionally, the program includes the requirement of a minimum of 2 case studies to be presented by the International Fellowship candidates.
"It is a great honor and pleasure to congratulate our inaugural class of ALD's International Fellowship graduates. Your academic achievement is recognized not only by the certificates presented to you today, but also by the respect of your colleagues, who share in the pride for our Academy, and welcome you with open arms into our growing international family. This program is an example of one of ALD's efforts in meeting our mission of promoting unbiased education on safe and effective use of lasers and light-based technologies in our commitment to oral health. Today we celebrate your dedication to learning and your commitment to striving to provide the best possible care for your patients. Thank you for your professional drive, efforts and enthusiasm. Congratulations to each and every one of you for your accomplishment", said ALD President Dr. Raminta Mastis during the certificate awards ceremony in Dubai on Friday, October 5, 2018.
The faculty for these modules included Dr. John Graeber, Dr. Walid Altayeb, Dr. Manaf Taher Agha, Dr. Robert Convissar, Dr. Sam Low, Dr. Arun Darbar, Dr. Raminta Mastis, Dr. Ehab Eiekl, Dr. Islam Kassam. The modules of learning:
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Congratulations to our 16 International Fellows, celebrated during the International Fellowship of the Academy of Laser Dentistry certificate ceremony on October 5, 2018 during iLED2018 at the Intercontinental Dubai, Festival City hotel. Through rigorous study and demonstration of applicable clinical skills in the delivery of dental care with the use of lasers and light technology, these 16 dentists successfully completed the program. Congratulations to all ALD International Fellows on this honorable achievement.
| Dr. Salma Abuodeh, Sarjah, UAE Dr. Ahmad Aid, Dubai, UAE Dr. Rafah Al Azzawi, Salalah, Oman Dr. Rasha Al Baz, Al Ain, UAE Dr. Sharifa Al Haj, Dubai, UAE Dr. Amal Al Kaabi Abu Dhabi, UAE Dr. Balsam Al Nuaimi, Sharjah, UAE Dr. Suzana Al Qatawneh, Dubai, UAE |
Dr. Sajida Aljaber, Abu Dhabi, UAE Dr. Hala El Sayed, Abu Dhabi, UAE Dr. Khalid Hannouneh Dubai, UAE Dr. Iman Kusumadirja, Banten Indonesia Dr. Aseel Marie, Sharjah, UEA Dr. Nour Obaideen, Dubai, UAE Dr. Mahdieh Sanchouli, Dubai, UAE Dr. Nour Sikh, Al Ain, UAE |
ADVANCED PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM SUCCESS DURING
Gail Siminovsky, CAE, ALD Executive Director
During iLED 2018 in Dubai the following candidates successfully completed Part 1 and Part 2 of the Advanced Proficiency Certification Program. We look forward to honoring each member upon successful completion of Part 3. Congratulations on your continuing education for lasers in dentistry.
Completion of Advanced Proficiency Part 3
Congratulations to Wijdan Mohammad, DDS, Doha, Qatar for completion of Advanced Proficiency Part 3 Case Study Oral presentations in the 940nm diode wavelength. This level of certification is of high honor and accomplishment.
If you’ve completed your Standard level certification, consider starting on your Advanced Proficiency in Dental Laser Education. Register for AP Part 1 Written Exam and AP Part 2 Clinical Simulation Exam in Dallas.
2018 DUBAI POSTER COMPETITION HONORS 3 DENTISTS
During the iLED 2018 Dubai meeting 12 attendees competed in this first year Poster Competition. Each person defended posters before a panel of 3 judges. The judging panel included Dr. Arun Darbar (Co-chair of iLED 2018 Scientific Committee and ALD Executive Committee Secretary), Dr. Manaf Taher Agha (ALD Science and Research Committee Chair), and Dr. Hassan Maghaireh (General Secretary of iLED 2018 conference and BAIRD President) who provided guidance and leadership to the 12 Poster participants. We are grateful for their efforts and those of the participants, all working together to learn about lasers and the technological advances in all aspects of dentistry.
Watch for the upcoming 2nd Poster Competition in Dallas during ALD 2019 Dentistry's Laser Meeting. Call for poster abstracts will open November 15, 2018 - January 15, 2019.
These are the winners of this year's iLED 2018 poster competition:
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Cosmetic Clinical Case Esthetic Management of Sub-gingivally Crown-Root Fracture by Multidisciplinary Approach
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Research The Role of Buffering Capacity & PH Level in Saliva as a Modifying Factor in Dental Caries: The Management of a Complex Dental Therapy
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People's Choice Digital Smile Design as an Aide to Case Presentation and Treatment Planning
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INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATED STUDY CLUBS & CHAPTERS
Contact the Study Club or Chapter in your country for education, certification, networking and get involved!
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ALD - Algeria ALD – Australia New Zealand ALD - Canada ALD - Gulf Chapter - Qatar headquarters |
ALD – Indonesia ALD - Italy ALD - Philippines ALD - Turkey Nuran Culcuoglu, DDS |
Greater New York Dental Meeting - November 23-28, 2018
ALD will present the following laser courses during GNYDM. Register and view the complete schedule here. 
ALD 2019 Annual Conference - Registration open now!
Unlike other laser symposiums that were founded by a single laser manufacturer, the Academy of Laser Dentistry is providing unbiased CE-accredited hands-on training during ALD 2019 - the event known throughout the world as Dentistry’s Laser Meeting.
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| Bhavani Acharya, Texas Ahmad Alkanderi, Texas Monica Attia, Texas Joseph Bayonne, Florida Lauren Becnel, Louisiana Paul Beyt, Louisiana Richard Bokemper, Nebraska Brooke Borges, California Mohamed Abdel Maksoud Braneya, Qatar Blake Burnstad, Texas Spencer Carter, Oklahoma Charm Chahoud, Oklahoma Nishtha Chauhan, Texas Shih-Fang Cheng, Illinois Brett Chiquet, Texas Ana Cosma, Florida Audrey Crawford, Oklahoma Melinda Davy, Arizona Sabrina Diaz, Florida Lauren Dickens, Florida Donovan Dronet, Louisiana Elsa Echeverri, Texas Ethan Edminsten, Nebraska Nadia El-Hillal, Arizona Grant Essink, Nebraska Emily Evert, Arizona Mariah Fields-Cooper, Texas Alison Foster, Tennessee Maria Fulcher, Tennessee Marcos Garcia, Texas Taylor Gaudette, Illinois Dipti Gejji, Virginia Meredith Ghivizzani, Texas Kimberly Gill, Ohio |
Arlene Giraldi, Florida Marina Hagens, Georgia John Hagerty, Michigan David Hamm, Nebraska Yat Hang, Nebraska Jay Hansen, Nebraska Marissa Harrell, Illinois Sarah Heeter, Nebraska Amy Hepner, Illinois Abby Hu, China Charity Hunt, Wisconsin Gary Hutnik, Michigan Robert Hwang, New York Andres Irizarry, Texas Fleig Jacob, Louisiana Evan John, Texas David Kemp, Georgia Stephanie Kim, Texas Mark Kingston, Missouri Asle Klemma, Illinois David Kurian, Illinois Shaila Lesicko, Missouri Shaila Lesicko, Missouri Pema Lhaze, Virginia Daisy Liberato, Nebraska Lana Lomax, Missouri Estela Lujan Ortiz, Kansas Tanya Sue Maestas, Texas Ashla Martin, Texas Sylvia Meacham, California Jay Moon, Maryland Azadeh Motekallem, Texas Sandra Murad, California Alexa Nelson, Nebraska |
Rubins Noel, New York Esther Noguera, Arizona Felicia Ortiz, California Savannah Parker, Illinois Jay Patel, Nebraska Rebecca Peebles, Virginia Huy Pham, Texas Michelle Phelan, Texas John Phillips, Arkansas Sheryl Pomerance, Michigan Michelle Prieto, Texas Allyson Quigley, Missouri Christina Ramey, Texas Mogannam Ramiz, California Stacy Reisfeld, New York Christine Roenitz, Nebraska Dalilah Romero, Texas Thomas Sanchez, Texas Teneille Smith Abron, Michigan Kara Sprouse, Virginia Kaylene Thomas, Indiana Tracy Tram, Iowa Jonathan Ury, Texas Vanesa Vaquer, Florida Amanda Vollman, Michigan Anu Wadivkar, Texas Teresa Wasem, Illinois Vanessa Weger, Oklahoma Joshlyn Wilson, South Carolina Katie Wright, Illinois Chung-Wen Wu, Texas Di Wu, Texas Saeed Yazddianpour, Texas James Young, Texas |
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND ABSTRACT IS OCTOBER 31, 2018
The application period for the Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Student Scholarship Program is now open!
Apply here for the Seidner Scholarship Program
Named in the memory of Dr. Seidner, a laser dentistry pioneer who also served as ALD president 1996-1997, three recipients will be honored during the ALD's 26th Anniversary Conference & Exhibition, April 4-6th at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.
The program encourages undergraduate and graduate dental students in the different dental disciplines to deepen their knowledge of laser dentistry. It provides financial assistance that enables successful applicants to present their work at the Academy's annual conference. What’s more, the program allows participation in the educational lectures and workshops aimed at advancing the correct and safe use of lasers in dentistry. In addition, A special award for pediatric dentistry is also available to pediatric dental students.
Apply here for the Seidner Scholarship Program
Deadline to apply is October 31, 2018
The Academy of Laser Dentistry is pleased to offer our MEMBERS ONLY 10% off of any Patient Education Brochure order placed through December 31, 2018. This offer is valid while supplies last!
In order to receive the 10% discount please complete the Patient Education Brochure Order form here. OR contact the ALD office at 954.346.3776.
Are your laser safety glasses safe? Routine maintenance of all laser safety glasses is one of the jobs of the Laser Safety Officer (LSO). The LSO should regularly check that the correct glasses are with the appropriate laser wavelength. Optical density may be confirmed on the safety glasses; side shields must be present, and glasses must be free of any scratches or compromises to the lens. These assessments should be recorded in the Laser Safety Manual. Appendix H: Laser Protective Eyewear Maintenance Log, Table 6: Laser Protective Eyewear Maintenance Log on page 27 of the ALD DIY Safety Guide.
Jeanette Miranda, BSDH, RDH
ALD Communications Chair
As the daylight hours dwindle this Autumn, it is nice to know that the light is shining bright with ALD! What a busy month we have had. Dubai was the host city for the first joint iLED2018 Meeting with ALD and BAIRD (British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry). It was a huge success with most of the ALD Board of Directors and a wide international audience in attendance. Make sure to read Dr. Khalid Hannouneh’s account of the meeting. Gail Siminovsky, ALD Executive Director, introduces ALD’s International Fellowship program and the newest recipients from the Dubai meeting. Our Laser Safety Tip for October is about checking the laser safety glasses in your office. Thanks for taking the time to stay connected with your friends at ALD through your Lightwaves publication. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact us and we will address your concerns.
