Andrew,

I can’t speak on the Delight, as I do not have one, but I am happy with my Waterlase. The company provides good service and I’ve only had 1 problem with the unit.

I can’t say the same for my  Biolase Twilite diode which has thermisitor problems, foot pedal problems, and fiber problems (fiber connectors separating) all in the 1st 7 months.
The only real disappointment with the Waterlase is, like the other users, finding out thru the grapevine about the high priced warranty. I also think their training could be much better. Most of what I’ve learned has come thru the generosity of the guys who post their cases here.

If I were to repurchase, I would still lean toward the Waterlase as I’m familiar with it now, but I’d definitely take a closer look( than I did previously) at the Delight

I’m sure Glenn will weigh in on the Continuum product as I know he is pleased with his.

Are you mainly interested in a hard tissue laser?

BTW, welcome to the forum!

Andrew: I have a bias. Ron handles his bias with professionalism and honesty. He has an integrity not found often and I admire him for how much he has learned. He knows that I have many times congratulated him for his persistent pursuit of knowledge and science. He is to be congratulated not only for the development of this fine web site but for his insistence at learning how to use his lasers to the best of his ability.

I will say that both the Continuum and Biolase are fine products and Jeff Cranska knows the Opusdent and can chip in on that one.

Again as you know I am always available if you should want to find out more about the Continuum. If you want to find out more about the Biolase , spend half a day with Randy Narayan.

Glenn

ASI:

We are approaching two years with the Biolase Waterlase Erbium. If operating properly, the unit is excellent for treating HARD oral tissues such as enamel, dentin, carious dentin and osseous structures. When we have required service, Biolase has provided rapid response and we have an outstanding service technician here in Florida.

However, there are two major issues I will present:

1) Failure of Trunk Fiber Delivery System and Laser Components

We are now using our fourth trunk fiber delivery system – the cable or hose which attaches to the laser handpiece. When the trunk fiber blows you cannot use the laser. Just beyond our one year warranty period, the flashlamp, pumping chamber and laser rod failed. We had to purchase an extended service contract for &#363800 per year to maintain our laser.

2) Handpiece

The Waterlase utilizes a “handpiece” to deliver Erbium energy which looks just like a high-speed turbine. Problem is, the “handpiece” angle is set at 90 degrees, which is incorrect for dental treatment and unlike modern high speed handpieces. Other problem is the “handpiece” head is large and blocks your vision if you are only using an overhead operatory light. Since Erbium treatment can only be applied by direct vision(not “feel” as when we use our turbine handpieces), this is a significant factor. I have been able to reduce this problem by combining magnification loupes with a headlamp which I use to directly illuminate the treatment field.

Al