Dental News - IFW Meeting attracts over 700 laser experts from 56 countries

Dental Tribune International

Wed. 30. May 2018

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The 15th annual International Fotona Weekend (IFW), organised in cooperation with the 8th Laser and Health Academy Symposium, took place in Portorož, Slovenia at the end of May.

With a record of more than 100 presentations and over 700 participants from 56 different countries, this year’s IFW exceeded everyone's expectations owing to an exceptional panel of medical laser professionals covering the latest developments and research findings from the three medical laser categories Aesthetics & Dermatology, Dentistry and Gynaecology.

The field of endodontics focused on the latest modifications in the SWEEPS protocol, an advanced and highly effective root canal irrigation technique available for LightWalker laser systems.

In addition to optimised endodontic solutions and the latest clinical developments in several different dental fields, experts presented a new TwinLight® periodontal indication called “Periodontal regeneration” that had recently been cleared by theFDA and CE marked. This innovative laser treatment allows true regeneration of the attachment apparatus on a previously diseased root surface.

The 16th IFW will take place from 22–25 May 2019 at Lake Bled in Slovenia.

More information about the company can be found at www.fotona.com.

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