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Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1994 to treat a number of dental problems. But, despite FDA approval, no laser system has received the American Dental Association's Seal of Acceptance. That seal assures dentists that the product or device meets ADA standards of safety and efficacy, among other things. The ADA, however, states that it is cautiously optimistic about the role of laser technology in the field of dentistry. These lasers are different from the cold lasers used in phototherapy for the relief of headaches, pain, and inflammation.

Still, some dentists are using lasers to treat:

• Tooth decay. Lasers are used to remove decay within a tooth and prepare the surrounding enamel for receipt of the filling. Lasers are also used to "cure" or harden a filling.
• Gum disease. Lasers are used to reshape gums and remove bacteria during root canal procedures.
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Brandon Regional Hospital
119 Oakfield Dr
Brandon, FL 33511
(813)681-5551

Tampa General Hospital
2 Columbia Dr
Tampa, FL 33606
(813)844-7000

H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
12902 Magnolia Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)972-4673

Memorial Hospital of Tampa
2901 Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813)873-6400

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa
4801 N Howard Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813)874-7575

James A Haley VA Medical Center
13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)972-2000

St Joseph's Children's Hospital of Tampa
3001 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607
(813)870-4000

St Joseph's Hospital
3001 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607
(813)870-4000

St Joseph's Women's Hospital
3030 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607
(813)879-4730

University Community Hospital
3100 E Fletcher Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813)971-6000

Shriners Hospital for Children
12502 Pine Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)972-2250

University Community Hospital Carrollwood
7171 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33614
(813)932-2222

Kindred Hospital Tampa
4555 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33611
(813)839-6341

South Florida Baptist Hospital
301 N Alexander St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813)757-1200

South Bay Hospital
4016 Sun City Center Blvd
Sun City Center, FL 33573
(813)634-3301

Town & Country Hospital
6001 Webb Rd
Tampa, FL 33615
(813)888-7060

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
7050 Gall Blvd
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
(813)788-0411

St Anthony's Hospital
1200 7th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727)825-1100

All Children's Hospital
801 6th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727)898-7451

Bayfront Medical Center
701 6th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727)823-1234

Mease Countryside Hospital
3231 McMullen-Booth Rd
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727)725-6111

Edward White Hospital
2323 9th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727)323-1111

Kindred Hospital St Petersburg
3030 Sixth St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727)894-8719

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863)687-1100

Northside Hospital & Tampa Bay Heart Institute
6000 49th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727)521-4411

Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater
11300 US 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727)541-2646

St Petersburg General Hospital
6500 38th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727)384-1414

Palms of Pasadena Hospital
1501 Pasadena Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727)381-1000

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo
901 N Clearwater Largo Rd
Largo, FL 33770
(727)586-2999

Mease Dunedin Hospital
601 Main St
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727)733-1111

Largo Medical Center
201 14th St SW
Largo, FL 33770
(727)588-5200

Morton Plant Hospital
300 Pinellas St
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727)462-7000

Pasco Regional Medical Center
13100 Fort King Rd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352)521-1100

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
10000 Bay Pines Blvd
Bay Pines, FL 33744
(727)398-6661

Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital
1395 S Pinellas Ave
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727)942-5000

Sun Coast Hospital
2025 Indian Rocks Rd
Largo, FL 33774
(727)581-9474

Bartow Regional Medical Center
2200 Osprey Blvd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863)533-8111

Community Hospital of New Port Richey
5637 Marine Pkwy
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727)848-1733

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
6600 Madison St
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727)842-8468

Manatee Memorial Hospital
206 2nd St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941)746-5111

Manatee Glens Hospital
2020 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941)782-4600

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