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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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Bellin Hospital
744 S Webster Ave
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920)433-3500

St Vincent Hospital
835 S Van Buren St
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920)433-0111

Bellin Psychiatric Center
301 E St Joseph St
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920)433-3630

St Mary's Hospital Medical Center
1726 Shawano Ave
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920)498-4200

Brown County Mental Health Center
2900 St Anthony Dr
Green Bay, WI 54311
(920)391-4700

Aurora BayCare Medical Center
2845 Greenbrier Rd
Green Bay, WI 54311
(920)288-8000

Appleton Medical Center
1818 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)731-4101

Community Memorial Hospital Oconto Falls
855 S Main St
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920)846-3444

St Elizabeth Hospital
1506 S Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920)738-2000

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Fox Valley
130 Second St
Neenah, WI 54956
(920)969-7900

Theda Clark Medical Center
130 Second St
Neenah, WI 54956
(920)729-3100

Aurora Medical Center
5000 Memorial Dr
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920)794-5000

Holy Family Memorial
2300 Western Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920)684-2011

Calumet Medical Center
614 Memorial Dr
Chilton, WI 53014
(920)849-2386

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