Dental Lasing

Bringing Beams of Energy into Your Practice 
Presented by: Dr. John Zalesky
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General Dentists

Audience

November 20, 2025

Released

November 20, 2028

Expires

1 CE Credit

Credits

Free

Course Cost

Self-Instructional

Method

Course Contents

About the Course

Course Description

While dental lasers have been available for decades, recent innovations have reignited interest among dentists and hygienists alike. This course provides a practical overview of today’s laser technologies—how they work, how they can enhance both clinical outcomes and productivity, and how to determine which laser best fits your practice.

You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to integrate lasers into both restorative and hygiene workflows for greater precision, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.

Learning Topics

  • Understand the science, history, and key types of dental lasers used in clinical practice.
  • Explore practical applications for hard and soft tissue procedures, hygiene, periodontics, and aesthetics.
  • Learn how to evaluate ROI and select the right laser for your practice’s needs.
  • Discover how laser dentistry supports minimally invasive and patient-friendly treatment approaches.

Dental Lasing

Course Details

  • Course Fee: Free
  • Credits: Catapult Education designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.
  • Method: Self-Instructional
  • Audience: General Dentists
  • AGD Subject Code: 250

Meet the Instructor

John Zalesky, DMD, MBS, FICOI, FAGD

Dr. John Zalesky received his Master’s of Biomedical Science from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Biomedical Sciences. He was awarded his DMD degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and completed a General Practice Residency at Denver Health Medical Center. Dr. Zalesky went on to complete a second year, advanced training program, as Chief Resident at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine General Practice Residency, concentrating on Implants and Complex Prosthodontic cases. Additionally, he collaborated with Head and Neck Oncology at UC Health to create a continuing education course entitled, “Head and Neck Radiation: The Collaborative Relationship for Patient Treatment between General Dentists and Radiation Oncologists.” He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Zalesky has been published in several respected dental journals.

Dentistry has been Dr. Zalesky’s ultimate career goal since a young age. His decision was reached as a result of the positive experiences he had with several dental professionals who corrected major issues with his teeth and who all became and remain important role models in his life. Dr. Zalesky enjoys the variety and challenges that each patient brings to the practice – each with their unique needs and circumstances and he is able to provide exceptional, high quality care. He performs a variety of procedures including advanced surgery, implants, Pinhole Surgical Technique, all-on-four, full mouth rehabilitation, and orthodontics. Dr. Zalesky pays the highest attention to detail and incorporates the latest technology and research into his practice. He believes in building lasting relationships with every patient.

Currently, he divides his time between his private practice and teaching part-time as a faculty at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. He is the Immediate Past President of the Colorado Constituent of the Academy of General Dentistry. He now resides as the Executive Director and Treasurer for Region 14 of the Academy of General Dentistry which oversees Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. He is a Key Opinion Leader for DEKA Dental Lasers, Carestream Dental and is a speaker for Catapult Education's Speakers Bureau. Dr. Zalesky has consistently been listed as one of Colorado’s Top Dentists by 5280 magazine and was named 2023 Top 40 under 40 by Incisal Edge magazine.

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Catapult Education, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Approved PACE Program Provider. FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. 6/1/24 to 5/31/28. Provider ID 306446.

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Disclosure

Catapult Education received commercial support from Henry Schein for this presentation.  Catapult Education delivers clinically relevant continuing dental education programs which address the needs and preferences of our audience and provides them with the knowledge and confidence to integrate new techniques, practice management and treatment options into their respective practices. Catapult Education is committed to ensuring the content quality, objectivity and scientific integrity of all continuing education courses. Instructors are advised to support clinical recommendations with scientific research-supported data whenever possible and to disclose any conflict of interest between them and any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this CE activity. Instructors are advised, where appropriate and if relevant to the subject matter of the presentation, to mention a variety of different product choices so as to present a balanced view of all therapeutic options available and promote improvements in oral healthcare free from commercial bias