LASER is a device for generating a high-intensity, ostensibly parallel beam of monochromatic electromagnetic radiation. LASER technology has been recently introduced to the field of dentistry in order to address the diagnostic and therapeutic needs of patients faster and more efficiently. The CO2 laser was the first laser to appear in Dentistry, thanks to its excellent cutting ability, being still a very employed and effective method. Hence; in the present review, we aim to highlight some of the important aspects of LASERS in dentistry.
Key words: Gingivitis, LASER, Oral lesion.