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E Dental, a trusted provider of advanced dental services in Seminole, Florida, is excited to introduce Solea Sleep, a revolutionary laser snoring treatment that offers a quick, non-invasive solution for individuals struggling with snoring.

Technology has truly transformed dentistry, turning what once took hours into procedures that can now be completed in minutes.In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jeff Rohde, a renowned dentist from Santa Barbara who leads a high-tech practice incorporating the latest advancements like CAD/CAM, guided surgery, and laser dentistry. As a key opinion leader in dentistry, Dr. Rohde is at the forefront of promoting new innovations in the field.

Dr. Erin Elliott’s dental sleep-medicine practice has benefitted from Solea Sleep and its versatility to treatment of sleep-breathing issues. "Both Solea and Solea Sleep have integrated seamlessly into our practice, improving patient outcomes, and expanding our ability to address complex airway issues comprehensively."

Dental Haus, a leading dental practice dedicated to innovation and patient comfort, is proud to offer Solea laser technology, revolutionizing needle-free and drill-free dental procedures. With a commitment to providing painless, effective treatments, Dental Haus brings cutting-edge technology to enhance the dental experience for patients in Edmonton and beyond.

Dr. Lawrence Kotlow highlights the benefits of using the Solea laser for infant frenectomies, noting that it significantly reduces stress, bleeding, and procedure time compared to traditional scalpel methods. He emphasizes the growing recognition of the procedure's importance in addressing tongue and lip ties, which can affect breastfeeding and dental development.

Embark Dental strives to take on a modern, refreshing and elevated approach to dentistry and strives to build long-term relationships with our team and our community. We are excited to offer needle-free fillings and snoring treatments with the Solea Laser.

In the nearby neighborhood of Lynnwood, WEdental General Dentistry and Orthodontics stands out, leading the charge with their revolutionary approach to needle-free dentistry using the cutting-edge Solea laser.

Elevate Dental prioritizes children's dental health with proactive care and specialized services. They emphasize early visits for trust and familiarity, using the Solea® dental laser for a comfortable experience.

Orn Family Dentistry prides itself on offering the highest-quality care possible close to home.”One of the ways it does that is through the Solea Dental Laser. Orn is the only dentist in the five-county region to offer care using this equipment.

Dr. Jenny Jackson feels that her Solea Laser has improved practice efficiency, reduced the need for numbing, and also eliminates many mental triggers for her young patients.

Dr. Anthony Bolamperti writes about snoring and how he treats his patients noninvasively with Solea lasers.

Laser dentistry is a win-win for Dr. Jared Poplin's practice, his pediatric patients, and their parents. By using a laser to treat tethered oral tissues, he is helping create a new generation of patients who don’t fear the dentist.

Convergent Dental's CEO, Rob Gershon, and the Solea All-Tissue Dental Laser were featured in an article by Becker's Dental + DSO Review where 16 dentists and dental professionals share what makes them optimistic for the future of dentistry.

When it comes to providing exceptional dental care, Moore Family Dentistry understands that staying at the forefront of technological advancements is paramount. While expertise and personalized care are crucial, the use of state-of-the-art technology plays a significant role in delivering precise, comfortable, and safe dental treatments.

Listen as Rob Gershon, the CEO of Convergent Dental, discusses what he describes as the huge value proposition of all-tissue laser dentistry without disrupting the normal daily workflow. Learn about Solea’s answer to sleep-disordered breathing and a way to improve the effectiveness of fluoride using the Solea. The discussion ends on the importance of incorporating lasers into the dental education curriculum.

Dr. Denisse Lasanta, a highly experienced and skilled pediatric dentist, recently conducted a training session on advanced laser technology for dentists from other states and parts of Florida. The training focused on using Solea lasers, the first CO2 dental laser system cleared by the FDA for hard and soft tissue procedures.

Adding a Solea All-Tissue Laser to Gundersen Health System’s Pediatric Dentistry services is the latest milestone in the hospital’s population health strategy of making care accessible for all individuals in the community. Access to timely and high-quality dental care greatly reduces the need for more emergent and drastic procedures when issues are left untreated.

Dr. Scott Froum presents a case example of how low-level laser therapy can be used to reduce the time and severity of herpes labialis infections.

Desert Kids Dental, a family-friendly dental practice serving Nevada, is proud to announce the addition of Solea hard and soft tissue laser to its arsenal, enabling them to perform soft tissue surgery and fillings without the need for anesthetics.

Teel Family Dentistry will change its name in the coming weeks. It will be called Fremont Laser Dentistry. Dr. Garrett Teel said his dental office is the first and only one in Fremont utilizing state-of-the-art laser technology from Convergent Dental.

Dentists can quickly and effectively help their patients who snore by using the new Solea Sleep procedure.

Drs. Mark and Lauryn Ligocki talk about how the Solea laser has revolutionized their practice by providing better clinical outcomes, greater efficiency, and less anxiety for patients.

Drs. Scott Froum and Michael J. Wei present an interdisciplinary case study using minimally invasive techniques to achieve an esthetic smile makeover in a young adult with dental fear.

It doesn’t take an industry veteran to know that going to the dentist just isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time. The anxiety and fear created at the simple thought of making an appointment causes many people to go years without seeing a dentist, resulting in the decline of their oral health.

There are so many amazing technologies available in dental practices today, from imaging equipment to treatment planning software that’s verging on the border of - if not actually considered - augmented reality. But the traditional drill-and-fill aspect of dentistry is still going strong.

Andrea Gamble, DDS, is a pediatric dentist who owns Local Smile Co. in California. She strives to provide high-quality patient care, which is why she invested in the Solea® dental laser from Convergent Dental. Since incorporating the laser into her practice, Dr. Gamble says she’s been able to offer improved patient experiences without using anesthesia.

"I told her there's no injection, it's going to be painless, said her mother, Cindy Cabanos. She reassured her daughter that "it's going to be fun. "That's because Audrey's pediatric dentist, Jason Ching, is one of nine dentists in Hawaii who now use a dental laser made by Solea instead of a drill.

Anesthesia-free dental procedures are a reality. The ability to work without anesthetic provides benefits for my patients as well as for my practice—the patients have a better experience by not receiving injections and by experiencing a shorter appointment time.

Do you hate going to the dentist? The needles and the pain -- no fun. Now, there's new laser technology that's helping dentists ditch the drills and giving patients a reason to smile.

The Solea laser from Convergent Dental received an upgrade for 2018. We talked with CEO Michael Cataldo at the 2018 Chicago Midwinter Meeting about the benefits dentists will see.

After using hard- and soft-tissue lasers for 14 years, I was confident I had pushed them as far as they could go, allowing me to do between 30% and 40% of cutting procedures without anesthesia. So I was skeptical when the folks at Convergent Dental promised that with Solea, I’d be doing more than 90% of procedures anesthesia-free. After 2 weeks of hard- and soft-tissue work, I knew that promise was a reality.

Opened by Dr. Phing Saurer, River Park Dental offers the latest technologies to make your visit to the dentist easier and more comfortable than ever. Dr. Sauer has extensive experience and training and has earned the coveted 40 under 40 national award.

Opened by Dr. Phing Saurer, River Park Dental offers the latest technologies to make your visit to the dentist easier and more comfortable than ever. Dr. Sauer has extensive experience and training and has earned the coveted 40 under 40 national award.

I thought I was as efficient as I could be in my dental practice. After investing in the Solea Dental Laser I remember going to training thinking, “I can’t possibly get more efficient.” During my training session, my trainer said, “just wait, you WILL get more efficient.” Boy was he right! Everything Dr. Jeff Rohde told me became true.

North Haven dentist Dr. David Fantarella said he was the first dentist in the world to sign up to buy a relatively new type of dental laser, one that he said is the present and future of his dental practice. In fact, he believes in the laser, called Solea, so much, that he invested in the company that makes it, Convergent Dental.

The patient presented with rampant decay on anterior teeth. He had not been to the dentist in more than 10 years. The patient chose to have his maxillary anteriors restored during the first appointment.

Convergent Dental, maker of the Solea all-tissue dental laser, recently ranked 2nd fastest growing medical device company on Deloitte Technology’s Fast 500 after a period of 2002 percent revenue growth from 2013 to 2016.

This case involved a 67-year-old man, a long-time patient of the practice, who presented for a restorative appointment. The dentist's oral evaluation had revealed recurrent subgingival decay on tooth No. 8 under an old composite restoration.

The new release of Solea software (SW) 3.2 is designed to provide significantly faster cutting and rapid analgesic onset.

Building what he calls his “dream practice,” Dr. Kevin Fitzpatrick is able to carry the three things he values in his personal life into his professional life. Family, health and community are what drives him not only at home, but each day with his staff and patients at Kevin Fitzpatrick, DDS, MS Family and Cosmetic Dentistry.

The dentist is often associated with pain, fear, and anxiety – especially for children. However, a new type of technology called a Solea Laser is improving the dental experience for many patients.

A 63-year-old female patient presented for an emergency visit having fractured off the palatal cusp of tooth #15. She experienced cold sensitivity and discomfort in that area. The patient was very apprehensive about dental surgery because she was undergoing chemotherapy and had a session scheduled for the next day

Convergent Dental CEO Michael Cataldo has two simple philosophies at his company. First, to make a great product and second, to keep the promises he makes about the product. Because of that, no other laser company has the money-back guarantee that Convergent does for its Solea^® dental laser.

Convergent Dental has unveiled "The Next Generation" of its Solea CO₂ all-tissue dental laser system. According to the company, the new version of Solea is smaller, cuts faster, smoother, and now more than 99 percent of cavity preps can be treated without anesthesia.

High frenum attachments are something that we see a lot of in our practice, many of which have gone untreated. A high attachment often results in a localized perio defect, patient discomfort and poor aesthetics. During my general practice residency, we were taught to release these attachments with local anesthetics, a scalpel and resorbable sutures. This technique completely changed for our practice once we began using a CO₂ laser.