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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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Nearby West Valley City Hospitals *

Pioneer Valley Hospital
3460 S Pioneer Pkwy
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801)964-3100

Intermountain Medical Center
5121 S Cottenwood St
Salt Lake City, UT 84157
(801)507-7000

St Mark's Hospital
1200 E 3900 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801)268-7111

Highland Ridge Hospital
7309 South 180 W
Midvale, UT 84047
(801)569-2153

LDS Hospital
8th Ave & C St
Salt Lake City, UT 84143
(801)408-1100

Promise Hospital of Salt Lake City East Campus
1050 E South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801)350-4110

Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
1050 E South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801)350-4111

Jordan Valley Medical Center
3580 W 9000 South
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801)561-8888

George E Wahlen VA Medical Center
500 Foothill Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84148
(801)582-1565

Huntsman Cancer Hospital
1950 E Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
(801)587-4013

Shriners Hospital for Children
Fairfax Rd at Virginia St
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801)536-3500

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Utah
8074 S 1300 East
Sandy, UT 84094
(801)561-3400

University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute
501 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801)583-2500

University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
(801)581-2121

Primary Children's Medical Center
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801)662-1000

Alta View Hospital
9660 S 1300 East
Sandy, UT 84094
(801)501-2600

Benchmark Behavioral Health Systems
592 W 1350 South
Woods Cross, UT 84087
(801)299-5300

South Davis Community Hospital
401 S 400 East
Bountiful, UT 84010
(801)295-2361

Lakeview Hospital
630 E Medical Dr
Bountiful, UT 84010
(801)299-2200

Mountain West Medical Center
2055 N Main St
Tooele, UT 84074
(435)843-3600

American Fork Hospital
170 N 1100 East
American Fork, UT 84003
(801)855-3300

Davis Hospital & Medical Center
1600 W Antelope Dr
Layton, UT 84041
(801)807-1000

Timpanogos Regional Hospital
750 W 800 North
Orem, UT 84057
(801)714-6000

Orem Community Hospital
331 N 400 West
Orem, UT 84057
(801)224-4080

Heber Valley Medical Center
1485 S Hwy 40
Heber City, UT 84032
(435)654-2500

Ogden Regional Medical Center
5475 S 500 East
Ogden, UT 84405
(801)479-2111

McKay-Dee Hospital Center
4401 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, UT 84403
(801)627-2800

Utah Valley Regional Medical Center
1034 N 500 West
Provo, UT 84604
(801)357-7850

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