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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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Homestead Hospital
975 Baptist Way
Homestead, FL 33033
(786)243-8000

HEALTHSOUTH Miami Rehabilitation Hospital
20601 Old Cutler Rd
Miami, FL 33189
(305)251-3800

Jackson South Community Hospital
9333 SW 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305)251-2500

Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute
8900 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33176
(786)596-5990

Baptist Children's Hospital
8900 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33176
(305)596-5437

Baptist Hospital of Miami
8900 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33176
(786)596-1960

Kendall Regional Medical Center
11750 SW 40th St
Miami, FL 33175
(305)223-3000

South Miami Hospital
6200 SW 73rd St
South Miami, FL 33143
(786)662-4000

Larkin Community Hospital
7031 SW 62nd Ave
South Miami, FL 33143
(305)284-7500

West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
2525 SW 75th Ave
Miami, FL 33155
(305)262-6800

Westchester General Hospital
2500 SW 75th Ave
Miami, FL 33155
(305)264-5252

Doctors' Hospital
5000 University Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(786)308-3000

Miami Children's Hospital
3100 SW 62nd Ave
Miami, FL 33155
(305)666-6511

Coral Gables Hospital
3100 Douglas Rd
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305)445-8461

Kindred Hospital South Florida Coral Gables
5190 SW 8th St
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305)448-1585

Metropolitan Hospital
5959 NW 7th St
Miami, FL 33126
(305)264-1000

Mercy Hospital
3663 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(305)854-4400

Sister Emmanuel Hospital for Continuing Care
3663 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(305)285-2939

Select Specialty Hospital Miami
955 NW Third St
Miami, FL 33128
(305)416-5700

University of Miami Hospital
1400 NW 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
(305)325-5511

University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
1475 NW 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
(305)243-1000

Jackson Memorial Hospital
1611 NW 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
(305)585-1111

Miami VA Medical Center
1201 NW 16th St
Miami, FL 33125
(305)575-4455

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
900 NW 17th St
Miami, FL 33136
(305)326-6000

Southern Winds Hospital
4225 W 20th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305)558-9700

Hialeah Hospital
651 E 25th St
Hialeah, FL 33013
(305)693-6100

Palm Springs General Hospital
1475 W 49th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305)558-2500

Miami Jewish Home & Hospital for the Aged
5200 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
(305)751-8626

Palmetto General Hospital
2001 W 68th St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305)823-5000

North Shore Medical Center
1100 NW 95th St
Miami, FL 33150
(305)835-6000

Mount Sinai Medical Center
4300 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305)674-2121

Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Heart Campus
4701 N Meridian Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305)674-2121

Mariners Hospital
91500 Overseas Hwy
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305)852-4418

St Catherine's Rehabilitation Hospital
1050 NE 125th St
North Miami, FL 33161
(305)891-8850

Memorial Hospital Miramar
1901 SW 172nd Ave
Miramar, FL 33029
(954)538-5000

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