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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.
• Biopsy or...

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Tempe St Luke's Hospital
1500 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)784-5500

Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
7575 E Earll Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480)941-7500

Banner Desert Medical Center
1400 S Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480)512-3000

Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn
7400 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480)882-4000

Select Specialty Hospital Scottsdale
7400 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480)882-6040

Arizona State Hospital
2500 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)244-1331

Desert Vista Hospital
570 W Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480)344-2000

Maricopa Medical Center
2601 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)344-5011

St Luke's Behavioral Health Center
1800 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)251-8535

St Luke's Medical Center
1800 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)251-8100

Youth Development Institute
1830 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)254-0884

Los Ninos Hospital
2303 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602)954-7311

Arizona Orthopedic Surgical Hospital
2905 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480)603-9000

Arizona Heart Hospital
1930 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602)532-1000

Phoenix Children's Hospital
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602)546-1000

Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
1111 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)239-2000

Banner Good Samaritan Rehabilitation
1012 E Willetta St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)239-2361

Select Specialty Hospital Phoenix Downtown
1012 E Willetta St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)239-6550

Phoenix Indian Medical Center
4212 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602)263-1200

Phoenix Memorial Health Care Center
1201 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602)258-5111

Promise Hospital of Phoenix
1201 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602)716-5100

Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center
650 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602)277-5551

Select Specialty Hospital Phoenix
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602)406-6800

St Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602)406-3000

Kindred Hospital Phoenix
40 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602)280-7000

Chandler Regional Hospital
475 S Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480)963-4561

Scottsdale Healthcare Shea
9003 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480)323-3000

HEALTHSOUTH Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital
9630 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480)551-5400

Phoenix Baptist Hospital
2000 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602)249-0212

Kindred Hospital Scottsdale
11250 N 92nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480)391-4040

Surgical Specialty Hospital of Arizona
6501 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602)795-6020

Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital
4620 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480)832-4770

John C Lincoln Hospital North Mountain
250 E Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602)943-2381

Banner Gateway Medical Center
1900 N Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)543-2000

Maryvale Hospital Medical Center
5102 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623)848-5000

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
3555 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480)728-8000

Banner Baywood Medical Center
6644 E Baywood Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480)321-2000

Banner Baywood Heart Hospital
6750 E Baywood Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480)854-5000

Paradise Valley Hospital
3929 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602)923-5000

Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85054
(480)515-6296

Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak
7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480)324-7000

Banner Estrella Medical Center
9201 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623)327-4000

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
5555 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602)865-5555

Mountain Vista Medical Center
1301 S Crismon Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480)358-6100

John C Lincoln Hospital Deer Valley
19829 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623)879-6100

HEALTHSOUTH Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital
13460 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623)878-8800

Arrowhead Hospital
18701 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623)561-1000

Banner Boswell Medical Center
10401 W Thunderbird Blvd
Sun City, AZ 85351
(623)977-7211

West Valley Hospital
13677 W McDowell Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623)882-1500

Gila River Health Care Huhukam Memorial Hospital
483 W Seed Farm Rd
Sacaton, AZ 85247
(602)528-1200

Banner Del E Webb Medical Center
14502 W Meeker Blvd
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(623)214-4000

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