FELLOWSHIP LASER DENTISTRY
2025-2026
Sofia
9 DAYS
THEORETICAL-PRACTICAL COURSE
OVERVIEW
This course represents a comprehensive support for the beginner practitioners and advanced improvement for expert users on the use of laser technology in Dentistry.
Lecturers among the most experienced at international level will entertain the students for 9 days on all the dental topics where laser technology is applicable.
They will present different applications and protocols in Periodontology, Oral Surgery, Implantology, Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Photobiomodulation, Soft Tissue Surgery, where the laser technology gives a great help to dentists because of its high decontamination, hemosthatic and biostimulating ability.
Completion of this course and passing of the final tests is recognized by the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Rome, as preparatory for access to the Master course in Laser Dentistry, which will be held at the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli in Rome.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Laser Physics
Learn the basics and their application in daily clinical practice
PhotoBioModulation
Understand how specific laser lights have the ability to reduce the post-op pain and to biostimulate the healing in acut and cronic pathologies using very low energy
Conservative Dentistry
Learn the techniques for the removal of caries and for pulp capping with the laser and without anesthesia
Endodontics
Learn the use of the different laser techniques for cleansing and decontamination of the endodontium and the use of the laser in endodontic surgery
Periodontology
Understand how to integrate the different wavelengths in the modern treatment plan for periodontal disease
Oral Surgery
Learn the laser techniques in oral and implant surgery
Paediatric Dentistry
Learn the simplified procedures for pulpectomy, functional surgery of the lingual and labial frenums
Paediatric Dentistry
Learn the simplified procedures for pulpectomy, functional surgery of the lingual and labial frenums
with the unconditional support of Global Aesthetics Ltd.
Course info
COURSE TOPIC : FELLOWSHIP LASER DENTISTRY SOFIA
DATE :
Module 1 Sofia – December 5-6, 2025
Module 2 Sofia – January 30-31, 2026
Module 3 Sofia – March 27-28, 2026
Module 4 Sofia – May 28-30, 2026
LOCATION COURSE:
Sofia: to be announced
COURSE AGENDA : Look the details here
Program
MODULE 1
5/6 December 2025
DAY 1 :
Dr. Prof. Ilay Maden
Basic Physics of Laser:
– Different photon generation and emission
– Laser Tissue Interaction
– Laser effects on tissues
Laser in Periodontology :
– Conventional Treatments and Their Limitations
– Introduction to Lasers in Periodontics
– Mechanism of Action of lasers in Periodontics
– Applications in Periodontal Treatment
– Advantages Over Traditional Methods
MODULE 2
30-31 January 2026
DAY 1 :
Dr. Arun Darbar
Optimizing treatment outcomes in dentistry using PBMT:
– PBM fundamentals along with
– Accelerated healing
– Pain management
– Tissue regeneration
Dr. Aleksandra Krizaj
– Practical demonstration of LightWalker software for PBM
DAY 2 :
Dr. Arun Darbar
– PBM fundamentals along with
– Accelerated healing
– Endodontics
– Periodontics
– Orthodontics wound healing
– TMD management
Dr. Aleksandra Krizaj
Laser Assisted Surgery using LightWalker :
– Laser assisted socket disinfection and preservation and implant placement
– Lingual Frenectomy
– Practical demonstration of LightWalker software for hard and soft tissue applications
– Hands on on extracted teeth
MODULE 3
27-28 March 2026
DAY 1 :
Dr. Manaf Agha
– The Modern Concept of Laser-tissue interaction
– Laser Effects on the Tissues
– Soft tissue applications: gingivectomy, gingival contouring, frenectomy, lip depigmentation
– Principles of hard tissue applications: laser-assisted cavity preparation and bone contouring.
DAY 2 :
Dr. Manaf Agha
– Crown lengthening.
– Laser assisted Gummy smile solutions
– Veneers removal
– Laser bleaching
Dr. Mihnea Constantin
– Irrigation techniques in Endodontics
– Laser Activated Irrigation and SWEEPS
– SSP, USP, Auto-SWEEPS and Resonant-SWEEPS
– Practical demonstration of LightWalker software for endodontic applications
– Hands on on extracted teeth (bring with you some health periodontal extracted teeth with access cavity prepared for your use)
MODULE 4
28-30 May 2026
DAY 1 :
Dr. Prof. Giovanni Olivi
Dr. Iren Vlahova
Laser in Restorative Dentistry:
– The Modern Concept of Laser-tissue interaction
– Laser in Restorative Dentistry
– Laser Effects on the Hard Tissues: enamel, dentin, cementum and pu
– Role of water in laser cavity prep
– Deep dentin disinfection
– Pulp Capping
– Practical demonstration of LightWalker software for endodontic applications
DAY 2 :
Dr. Iren Vlahova
Laser in Paediatric Dentistry :
– Psycological approach to the children: management of behaviour and laser
– Pain and analgesy
– Soft Tissue applications in children (gengivectomy, mucocele, fibroma, opercolectomy, impacted/reteined tooth removal)
– Labial Frenectomy in children
– Lingual frenum release in newborn, children and youth
– Caries removal in primary teeth
– Laser assisted sealing
– Dental trauma
– Pulpotomy and pulpectomy in primary teeth
– Practical demonstration of LightWalker software for endodontic applications
– Hands-on on extracted teeth (bring with you some teeth for your use)
– Hands-on on animal jaws
DAY 3 :
Dr. Prof. Giovanni Olivi
Laser in Endodontics:
– Classification of laser use in Endodontics
– LAI, PIPS, SWEEPS, what are the differences
– Endodontic surgery
– Practical demonstration of LightWalker software for endodontic applications
– Hands on on extracted teeth (bring with you some health periodontal extracted teeth with access cavity prepared for your use)
Faculty
Dr.
Ilay MADEN
Curriculum Vitae
Dr Maden is a lecturer for Catholic University of Sacro Cuore, Rome, an
adjunct faculty member of the Aachen Dental Laser Centre, Aachen University, Germany, a faculty expert at Laser and Health Academy. He is the country ambassador of International Society of Laser Dentistry for the UK. He has held dozens of theoretical and hands-on courses and lectures on lasers worldwide and has been a speaker in several international congresses in the last decade.
He is also a member of the editorial board for Lasers in Medical Science, the Laser magazine and Journal of Laser and Health Academy.
His work has been published internationally in SCI and non-SCI journals and magazines. Dr. Ilay Maden is a member of International Society of Laser Dentistry, British Medical Laser Association, European Federation of Periodontology, European Academy of Osseointegration, Turkish Dental Association, European Federation of Periodontology, Turkish Periodontology Association and more.
His practice is limited to laser supported periodontology and implantology.
Dr.
Arun DARBAR
Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Arun Darbar is a multi-award-winning Laser and Aesthetic Dentist.
At the forefront of Laser Dentistry, he is dedicated to providing cutting edge dentistry to his patients for over 35 years. He is an Accredited Member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD).
He is a pioneer in the use of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), more recently termed Photobiomodulation therapy (PBM and PBMT). He continues to be involved in research & development, designs and beta testing of numerous laser units.
As a leading member of the ALD (Academy of Laser Dentistry), he holds a ‘Masters’ and ‘Certified Educator’, and ‘Certification Course Trainer’ status. He serves on the ALD Board of Directors, currently president elect of ALD, previously served as the International Relations Committee Chair, and co-chairs the Education and Certification committees and invited member of the Science and Research committee and is also an examiner. Served as Chair of ALD 2018 General and Scientific sessions and Co-Chairs the same for iLED 2018,2019 Dubai conference and at present the conference chair for ALD 2021 conference. Dr. Darbar is the 2017 Recipient of the prestigious “The John G. Sulewski Distinguished Service Award”. Dr. Darbar is also a Fellow and Diplomate of World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID), and a Master, Educator and founder member of the World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI).
Dr.
Aleksandra KRIZAJ DUMIC
Curriculum Vitae
In 2003 she opened her own practice near to Ljubljana and began to develop, now one of the largest, technologically and digitaly advanced dental clinic in Slovenia. She is a myofonctional therapyst. In 2011 acquired the title, Expert Clinical Lecturer (DDS) in Laser and Health academy.
In 2017 she completed the LA&HA master in laser dentistry program, as the first generation of these programe. After that in 2020, Aleksandra became Master of Science in LASER DENTISTRY at Catholic University of Sacred Hearth of Rome.
Dr.
Manaf Taher AGHA
Curriculum Vitae
Dr.
Mihnea CONSTANTIN
Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Minhea Constantin is a member of the Romanian Society for Microscope Dentistry 2016-present, member of the Romanian Society for Laser Dentistry.
He completed the Mastership in Laser Dentistry at LA&HA Institute, Ljubliana , Slovenia, (2016-2017), and graduated the Master degree in Laser Dentistry at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome (2019-2020).
Invited Speaker at the AEEDC DUBAI (2020), at the 3rdCongress of Polish Society for Laser Dentistry, PTSL (2019), at the 2nd International Congress of Lasers in Dentistry, Constanta, Romania (2018), at the 7th Edition of the International Conference on Lasers in Medicine, Timisoara, Romania (2017), at the 7th Symposium Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, Kranjska Gora, (2017).
Dr. Constantin works as consultant endodontic specialist in Bucarest.
Dr. Adj Prof.
Giovanni OLIVI
Curriculum Vitae
He graduated cum laude in Medicine and Surgery (MD) at ”La Sapienza” University of Rome, and in Dentistry (DDS) at ”Tor Vergata” University of Rome. In 2002 Giovanni achieved the postgraduated diploma in ”Laser Dentistry” from the University of Florence. In 2004, He achieved the laser certification from ISLD; in 2006 the Advanced Proficiency from the Academy of Laser Dentistry and in 2009, the Master status always from ALD. Giovanni in 2007 has been awarded from Academy of Laser Dentistry with the “Leon Goldman Award” for clinical excellence. Active member of Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE), Active Member of Italian Society of Laser Dentistry (SILO), member of Italian Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SIOI), member and Chair of ALD Italy Study Club, Giovanni Olivi is currently the scientific coordinator of the ”Laser Dentistry” Master courses at Catholic University of Sacred Hearth of Rome. Giovanni Olivi authored over 70 peer-reviewed papers, 4 chapters in different books and 4 books specifically focused on Laser Dentistry.
Dr.
Iren VLAHOVA
Curriculum Vitae
Dr.
Iren VLAHOVA
Curriculum Vitae
She accomplished tha Master degree in Laser Dentistry from the University of Genoa.
She has been nominated for the Dentist of the year in Bulgaria in 2008. She is an active member of Bulgarian Dental Aassociation, Bulgarian Dental Society, Bulgarian Endodontic Association, Bulgarian Society for Clinical Hypnosis, and
She has been working with different lasers for 14 years.
Registration
Course fees
IAID Affiliate Member € 6,502
Non IAID Member € 6,802
Non IAID Member, please complete your Affiliate membership form and payment of € 102 to complete your Affiliate membership.
This will allow your participation in the course
for the total fee of € 6,604
Payment modality
FULL COURSE PAYMENT HAS TO BE DONE WITHIN OCTOBER 31st 2025
Cancellation Policy
Requests to withdraw from the course made in writing no less than 30 days before the start of the course, will have 70% of the course fee refunded.
Requests received less than 30 days before the start of the course will have 30% of the course fee refunded. There will be a non refundable 70% fee for this cancellation.