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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.

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Nearby Westfield Hospitals *

Western Massachusetts Hospital
91 E Mountain Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413)562-4131

Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 01199
(413)794-0000

Mercy Medical Center
271 Carew St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413)748-9000

Weldon Rehabilitation Hospital
233 Carew St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413)748-9000

Shriners Hospital for Children
516 Carew St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413)787-2000

Noble Hospital
115 W Silver St
Westfield, MA 01086
(413)568-2811

Providence Hospital
1233 Main St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413)536-5111

Kindred Hospital Park View
1400 State St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413)787-6700

Holyoke Medical Center
575 Beech St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413)534-2500

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts
14 Chestnut Pl
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413)589-7581

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust St
Northampton, MA 01060
(413)582-2000

Northampton VA Medical Center
421 N Main St
Leeds, MA 01053
(413)584-4040

Wing Memorial Hospital & Medical Center
40 Wright St
Palmer, MA 01069
(413)283-7651

Johnson Memorial Hospital
201 Chestnut Hill Rd
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860)684-4251

Rockville General Hospital
31 Union St
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860)872-5100

St Francis Care Hospital Mount Sinai Campus
500 Blue Hills Ave
Hartford, CT 06112
(860)714-4000

The Hospital at Hebrew Healthcare
1 Abrahms Blvd
W Hartford, CT 06117
(860)523-3800

Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
490 Blue Hills Ave
Hartford, CT 06112
(860)714-3500

St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
114 Woodland St
Hartford, CT 06105
(860)714-4000

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860)646-1222

Baystate Mary Lane Hospital
85 South St
Ware, MA 01082
(413)967-6211

Hungerford Emergency & Medical Care
115 Spencer St
Winsted, CT 06098
(860)738-6650

Connecticut Children's Medical Center
282 Washington St
Hartford, CT 06106
(860)545-9000

Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour St
Hartford, CT 06102
(860)545-5000

Institute of Living Hartford Hospital
200 Retreat Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
(800)673-2411

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

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

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

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

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

Harrington Memorial Hospital
100 South St
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508)765-9771

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
540 Litchfield St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860)496-6666

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

Franklin Medical Center
164 High St
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413)773-0211

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