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Introduction

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.
• Biopsy or...

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Sparrow Health System
1215 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517)364-1000

Ingham Regional Orthopedics Hospital
2727 S Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517)975-6000

Sparrow Health System St Lawrence Campus
1210 W Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517)364-1000

Ingham Regional Medical Center Greenlawn Campus
401 W Greenlawn Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517)975-6000

Clinton Memorial Hospital
805 S Oakland St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989)224-6881

Eaton Rapids Medical Center
1500 S Main St
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517)663-2671

Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital
321 E Harris St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517)543-1050

Memorial Healthcare
826 W King St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989)723-5211

St Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital
620 Byron Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517)545-6000

Ionia County Memorial Hospital & Health System
479 Lafayette St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616)527-4200

Allegiance Health
205 N East Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517)788-4800

CareLink of Jackson
110 N Elm Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517)787-1440

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