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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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VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus
950 Campbell Ave
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)932-5711

Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital
184 Liberty St
New Haven, CT 06519
(203)688-9711

Connecticut Mental Health Center
34 Park St
New Haven, CT 06519
(203)974-7300

Yale-New Haven Hospital
20 York St
New Haven, CT 06504
(203)688-4242

Hospital of St Raphael
1450 Chapel St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203)789-3000

Milford Hospital
300 Seaside Ave
Milford, CT 06460
(203)876-4000

Griffin Hospital
130 Division St
Derby, CT 06418
(203)735-7421

Bridgeport Hospital
267 Grant St
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203)384-3000

Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center
1635 Central Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203)551-7400

St Vincent's Medical Center
2800 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203)576-6000

Masonic Healthcare Center
22 Masonic Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203)679-5900

Gaylord Hospital
Gaylord Farm Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203)284-2800

St Mary's Hospital
56 Franklin St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203)709-6000

The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Campus
81 Meriden Ave
Southington, CT 06489
(860)276-5000

Waterbury Hospital
64 Robbins St
Waterbury, CT 06721
(203)573-6000

MidState Medical Center
435 Lewis Ave
Meriden, CT 06451
(203)694-8200

Hall-Brooke Behavioral Health Services
47 Long Lots Rd
Westport, CT 06880
(203)227-1251

St Charles Hospital
200 Belle Terre Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631)474-6000

John T Mather Memorial Hospital
75 N Country Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631)473-1320

Middlesex Hospital
28 Crescent St
Middletown, CT 06457
(860)344-6000

Connecticut Valley Hospital
Silver St & Eastern Dr
Middletown, CT 06457
(860)262-5000

Riverview Hospital for Children & Youth
915 River Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860)704-4000

Rushford Center
1250 Silver St
Middletown, CT 06457
(860)346-0300

Stony Brook University Medical Center
State University of NY at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 11794
(631)689-8333

Norwalk Hospital
34 Maple St
Norwalk, CT 06856
(203)852-2000

Danbury Hospital
24 Hospital Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
(203)739-7000

Peconic Bay Medical Center
1300 Roanoke Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631)548-6000

Bristol Hospital
41 Brewster Rd
Bristol, CT 06010
(860)585-3000

Silver Hill Hospital
208 Valley Rd
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203)966-3561

The Hospital of Central Connecticut New Britain Campus
100 Grand St
New Britain, CT 06052
(860)224-5011

Hospital for Special Care
2150 Corbin Ave
New Britain, CT 06053
(860)827-1958

Veterans Home & Hospital Rocky Hill
287 West St
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860)529-2571

St Catherine of Siena Medical Center
50 Route 25-A
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631)862-3000

New Milford Hospital
21 Elm St
New Milford, CT 06776
(860)355-2611

Northport VA Medical Center
79 Middleville Rd
Northport, NY 11768
(631)261-4400

VA Connecticut Healthcare System Newington Campus
555 Willard Ave
Newington, CT 06111
(860)666-6951

Cedarcrest Hospital
525 Russell Rd
Newington, CT 06111
(860)666-4613

Eastern Long Island Hospital
201 Manor Pl
Greenport, NY 11944
(631)477-1000

University of Connecticut Health Center John Dempsey
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030
(860)679-2000

Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center
101 Hospital Rd
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631)654-7100

Stamford Hospital
30 Shelburne Rd
Stamford, CT 06902
(203)325-7000

Four Winds Hospital
800 Cross River Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
(914)763-8151

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