First of all Pat, you are welcome, and thank YOU for all the guidance you have given ME! I appreciate that very much! As for training. Right now, (Glenn, don’t get angry), I don’t have my scope yet. When I do, I can handle probably 3-4 doctors at a time, however as Glenn warns me, I will need to get THAT learning curve down (the use of the scope). Now, I try to have one, maybe two people at a time, as it is easier to teach, and “show and tell” in the operatories. As you know, it is real hard to see such a small thing, as the laser performs, a scope would solve all of this for me, and I am working on getting one. I try to accomodate anyone who is traveling, depending on my lecture schedule, but I am really getting freed up in mid-April. I have one doctor scheduled for March 28 right now. Just let me know what works, and I can help with the details, anyone. Also, for those on the East Coast, Stu Rosenberg has a GREAT 2 day course in his office, with live demonstrations. If you want that number, just email me privately, and I will help you out.

Just a minute…….HEY, this is my 150th post! I am one of the big boys (Bob, and Glenn, and Ron!). Cool!
Thanks everyone.
Mark

Hi Ron

I saw your 1/26/03 request to see Mark’s Biolase endo procedure which I would like to view. Has it been posted, if so how can I find it?

With thanks,

Jerry Rosenfeld, DDS
Avon, CT

Nuno. You need not apologize for your English. I wouldn’t even begin to know the first thing about how to post in Portuguese!
Thanks for the response.
I don’t know what ‘turtle’ proceedure means or is. Would you describe?
Greg

Hey Glenn,
Nice photo! That scope must be so much fun! Thanks for the plug too, my wife appreciates it! How did you like the way the instruments feel in your hands, and did the spoons seem small enough for you, especially since you use the scope? I was wondering that the most. I use them everyday, becasue, of course, I love them. BUT that’s just me. Let’s talk sometime soon, I would love your feedback. Also, note that I am a “full memeber”! now! Thanks Ron! I have been finishing up some new slides for crown preps with the laser, refined a few techniques, so I haven’t been online as much as before.

I am going to Chicago, so I have to see the Global guys again. Do they only sell through their independent distributors? or do they anything directly with their customers? Just wondering. I NEED A SCOPE! Ok, done! Thanks again Glenn. For those who are interested in the instruments, you can see them on our temporary website…http://www.laserdentaltools.com Hope you check em out! They are really helpful for me and the microdentistry I perform. But, I am biased! Thanks everyone!
Mark

David,
As far as loupes go ,I have some clip in filters that attach to the glasses. In the laser supply forum there are some links to companies that can make these for you.

Pat, YOU da man! <—the Italian coming out in me!
Well here goes, hope I get it right. The Waterlase seems to be a bit more finickey than some of the other lasers I read about, and this is the care I take in my laser, and mind you, I haven’t blown a trunk fiber in a year, and even a handpiece!(hope I didn’t just jinx myself!)
First of all, when you are done using the laser, place the water toggle in the “off” position, set your air to 100% and place in the “on” position, then the water to 100%, and in the “on” position(note, it’s mostly in the “auto” position when in use), and have the laser unit still turned on. This “purges” all the water out of the trunk fiber, and dries the mirror/handpiece/tip assembly. Some say you don’t have to do this, I think differently. ANyway, it doesn’t HURT to do this, so why not? I also make sure when I change tips, to run the air for a few seconds (“on” position) to dry the mirror before taking the old tip off and replacing it with a new tip. Again, I have been told this is unneccessary, and I may change this myself, it can be a pain.
When you first look into your handpiece from the bottom, make sure the mirror is clean, not fogged, or blackend. If it is NOT clean, don’t use it. Get the mirror replaced. Also, check your tips, if there are any cracks, or initial sparking when you first initiate the laser energy, it’s bad, repalce it. If you use it, you’ll probably foul the mirror. This is really hard to describe, much easier in lecture form! I hope this is a start to help you Waterlase users. Any questions, just call me! It might be easier.
Mark

Yes. Yes, I do.

Bob