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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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St Joseph Medical Center
7601 Osler Dr
Towson, MD 21204
(410)337-1000

Greater Baltimore Medical Center
6701 N Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(443)849-2000

Sheppard Pratt Health System
6501 N Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410)938-3000

Good Samaritan Hospital of Maryland
5601 Loch Raven Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21239
(443)444-8000

Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital
1708 W Rogers Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410)578-8600

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
2401 W Belvedere Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410)601-9000

Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center & Hospital
2434 W Belvedere Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410)466-8700

Union Memorial Hospital
201 E University Pkwy
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410)554-2000

Kennedy Krieger Institute
707 N Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443)923-9200

Maryland General Hospital
827 Linden Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410)225-8000

Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287
(410)955-5000

Mercy Medical Center
301 Saint Paul Pl
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410)332-9000

Franklin Square Hospital Center
9000 Franklin Square Dr
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443)777-7000

Baltimore VA Medical Center
10 N Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410)605-7000

University of Maryland Medical Center
22 S Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410)328-8667

Bon Secours Baltimore Health System
2000 W Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410)362-3000

University Specialty Hospital
601 S Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410)547-8500

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
4940 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410)550-0100

Kernan Hospital
2200 Kernan Dr
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410)448-2500

Saint Agnes Hospital
900 Caton Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410)368-6000

Northwest Hospital
5401 Old Court Rd
Randallstown, MD 21133
(410)521-2200

Harbor Hospital Center
3001 S Hanover St
Baltimore, MD 21225
(410)350-3200

Spring Grove Hospital Center
55 Wade Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410)402-6000

Sheppard Pratt at Ellicott City
4100 College Ave
Ellicott City, MD 21041
(443)364-5500

Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
500 Upper Chesapeake Dr
Bel Air, MD 21014
(443)643-1000

Baltimore Washington Medical Center
301 Hospital Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410)787-4000

Springfield Hospital Center
6655 Sykesville Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410)970-7000

Howard County General Hospital
5755 Cedar Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410)740-7890

Carroll Hospital Center
200 Memorial Ave
Westminster, MD 21157
(410)848-3000

Laurel Regional Hospital
7300 Van Dusen Rd
Laurel, MD 20707
(301)725-4300

Anne Arundel Medical Center
2001 Medical Pkwy
Annapolis, MD 21401
(443)481-1000

Harford Memorial Hospital
501 S Union Ave
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
(443)843-5000

Montgomery General Hospital
18101 Prince Philip Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(301)774-8882

Perry Point VA Medical Center
Circle Dr
Perry Point, MD 21902
(410)642-2411

Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center
300 Scheeler Rd
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410)778-6800

Chester River Hospital Center
100 Brown St
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410)778-3300

Doctors Community Hospital
8118 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301)552-8118

Hanover Hospital
300 Highland Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717)637-3711

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