The Secret Life of Laser Dentists

Dentists are an interesting bunch! Laser dentists are an even more interesting subset of that group. Through the years, I have found that laser dentists have quite a few similarities. Maybe that's why we get along so well. 

This podcast series is meant to be both interesting and entertaining and reminds me of "the good old days" when a small group of us shared our experiences with each other, similar to a study club, but now on an international scale. 

The Laser 101 Podcast is also very deliberately non-denominational. While I think it's important to explain a bit about what device each guest is using, our intention is more about education and less about selling. All manufacturers and wavelengths are welcome!!

Finally, if you have a suggestion for a guest with an interesting story, please let us know by sending a message below. As always, thank you!!!

Mr. Rob Gershon

After only 10 months on the job, Rob Gershon, the CEO of Convergent Dental has brought even more innovation to Convergent. Listen as he discusses what he describes as the huge value proposition of all-tissue laser dentistry without disrupting the normal daily workflow. We learn about Solea’s answer to sleep disordered breathing and a way to improve the effectiveness of fluoride using the Solea CO2 laser. We end with a discussion on the importance of incorporating lasers into the dental education curriculum. 

Dr. Walinski is Associate Professor of Dental Medicine and Course Director for Lasers in Dentistry at Touro College of Dental Medicine. He has been an author, inventor and innovator in Laser Dentistry for over two decades and has authored a text on laser dentistry that has been translated into 10 languages.

Dr. Walinski is the Executive Director of the World Clinical Laser Institute, and is a Founding member of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health. He is a Diplomate and Past-President of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry. His Fellowships include the International College of Dentists, the Royal Society of Medicine, the International Association for Laser Dentistry and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery.

In addition to his teaching role at TCDM, Dr. Walinski is an Adjunct Professor at Taipei Medical University College of Oral Medicine, and the National University of La Plata in Buenos Aires, emphasizing dentistry using lasers and other minimally-invasive techniques for procedures like gum disease to cosmetic veneers. He is licensed in the states of Ohio, New Jersey and New York.