Laser Dentistry: Elevate Your Pediatric Practice

Dr. John Featherstone is Dean Emeritus of the School of Dentistry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Professor Emeritus of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences at UCSF. He holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Wellington (New Zealand).

His research over the past 48 years has covered several aspects of cariology (study of tooth decay), he was one of the scientists who established how fluoride really works, and he was a pioneer in research on laser interactions with dental hard tissues. He and his colleagues established the scientific basis for laser/hard tissue interactions including optimal conditions for caries ablation and inhibition of demineralization. His work has led to the development and marketing of new lasers that have advanced laser dentistry. He spearheaded the development of CAMBRA® (caries management by risk assessment) at UCSF. He has won numerous awards and he has published over 320 papers and book chapters.

Dr. Jeff Rohde currently maintains an innovative restorative and surgical practice in Santa Barbara, CA. He graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and a master’s degree in Biochemistry. He continued his studies at UCLA in the School of Dentistry, graduating with numerous awards. In 2006, Dr. Rohde became one of the founders of Dentalcompare, an online resource that specializes in helping doctors learn about new products and techniques. His practice integrates multiple technologies including the Solea All-Tissue laser, Cone Beam, CAD/CAM and 3D printing. Dr. Rohde has authored dozens of articles and is an international speaker, covering topics such as digital dentistry, laser dentistry, advanced surgical techniques and clear aligner therapy.