Evaluating dental lasers: what the clinician should know.

According to the Institute for Advanced Dental Technologies, dental lasers have obtained approximately a 6% market penetration in the United States. Unfortunately, a small percentage of doctors have been disappointed with the technology. This article has been written as a guide for clinicians to use before purchasing a dental laser. It is the hope of the authors that this material will allow the clinicians to have a better appreciation of this technology and maximize its successful integration into practice.