Denver, CO
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
14 CE Credits
NOTE: This is a two-day course.
Dr. Jo describes this program as a comprehensive “crash course” on diagnosing, managing, and treating tethered oral tissues (TOT) in patients ranging from infants to adults. This practical, clinically focused course covers the full spectrum of signs and symptoms associated with TOT and provides a clear framework for accurate diagnosis of lip, buccal, and tongue ties—along with guidance on when surgical intervention is indicated and appropriate.
Participants will learn key anatomical landmarks to ensure safe, effective, and comfortable surgical procedures. The course includes a detailed walkthrough of performing releases with the DEKA laser, as well as an overview of the tools, equipment, and practice preparations needed to successfully integrate these services.
Dr. Jo will also review potential intraoperative and postoperative complications, proper wound care, and the expected healing timeline following a release.
A core philosophy woven throughout the course is Dr. Jo’s belief that optimal outcomes require understanding and evaluating the entire body system—not just the oral structures. She emphasizes the importance of appropriate pre-release bodywork and highlights the multidisciplinary care model used in her airway-focused practice, which includes chiropractors, a primitive reflex specialist, myofunctional therapists, a physical therapist, and a health coach to support whole-body readiness and healing.
LOCATION:
The Vivos Institute
7001 Tower Rd., Denver, CO 80249
Lunch will be provided.
DINNER:
DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant
6701 Tower Rd., Denver, CO 80249
Please join us for a group dinner at 7pm on the Friday night after the first day of course.
RECOMMENDED HOTEL:
Courtyard Marriott Denver Airport
6901 Tower Rd., Denver, CO 80249
SEATING IS LIMITED
REGISTER BELOW
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DEKA Dental Lasers
400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2600
Tampa FL 33602
(813) 324-6044
info@dekadentallasers.com
About the Instructor
Dr. Kacy Jo-Williams
Dr. Kacy Jo-Williams grew up in South Korea, where Eastern medicine played a central role in her upbringing. After moving to the United States, she was introduced to Western medicine and later earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
After practicing general dentistry for five years, Dr. Jo discovered airway dentistry—a turning point that reshaped the direction of her career. As she treated more patients with tethered oral tissues (TOT), she recognized the need to integrate Eastern medicine into her clinical philosophy. This integrative approach led to noticeable improvements in post-release healing and overall patient function.
Dr. Jo’s passion deepened when she became a mother and faced her own breastfeeding challenges related to TOT. Her personal experience transformed her protocol for addressing infant tongue-ties and ignited her mission to educate families and providers on optimal, holistic care.
Dr. Jo now lives in sunny Colorado with her husband and two young children, and she enjoys spending her free time exploring the outdoors with her family.
Falls Church, VA
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
7 CE Credits
Many laser courses focus on using lasers as an alternative to surgical procedures. In this course, the focus will be on using the CO2 laser as a precise and versatile surgical tool in periodontics, oral surgery and for Peri-Implantitis treatment. Combining biologics with laser surgery open the door to minimally invasive regeneration protocols around teeth and implants. Clinical cases will show long-term outcomes. The hands-on portion using DEKA CO2 and Nd:YAG lasers will demonstrate various laser applications in periodontics and Peri-Implantitis treatment.
Course objectives:
1. To demonstrate laser surgical applications in periodontal surgery, implant surgery and periodontal plastic surgery.
2. CO2 laser applications in oral medicine, oral surgery and as part of a protocol to treat Peri-Implantitis will be shown.
3. Attendees will be shown how biologics in conjunction with laser surgery can result in tissue regeneration around teeth and implants.
LOCATION:
Doctors Christopher and Mehrdad Favagehi
313 Park Avenue, Suite 103
Falls Church, VA 22046
Lunch will be provided.
DINNER:
Thompson Italian
124 N Washington St,
Falls Church, VA 22046
Please join us for a welcome dinner at 7pm on the Friday night before the course date.
RECOMMENDED HOTEL:
Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church
706 W Broad St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
SEATING IS LIMITED
REGISTER BELOW
About the Instructor
Dr. Mehrdad Favagehi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow with the Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Favagehi received his DDS from the Medical College of Virginia of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) where he has been a clinical professor since 1998. He received his Periodontics training and a Master in Oral Biology from the Ohio State University. In 2011, Dr. Favagehi received a Teaching and Mentorship award from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).
Dr. Favagehi has served as a reviewer for the Journal of Periodontology and has served in the Research Submissions Committee of AAP, and Academy of Osseointegration (AO), where he also served as the Research Committee Chairman. Dr. Favagehi is the 2025 President of the Osseointegration Foundation and Editor-in-Chief of the Academy of Osseointegration Newsletter since 2020.
We are proud to be partnering with leading educators, learning institutions, and distribution partners. DEKA is committed to utilizing all technology to its fullest potential.
DEKA Dental Lasers
400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2600
Tampa FL 33602
(813) 324-6044
info@dekadentallasers.com
Meridian, ID
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
8 CE Credits
This advanced course will instruct clinicians how to recognize airway problems through facial recognition, discuss the implications of nose vs. mouth breathing, how to perform a two minute airway assessment (hands on), discuss the five treatments of airway and breathing, and tongue tie identification & treatment. This course will include live patient surgical observation.
LOCATION:
McRae Dental
1067 S Wells St, Meridian, ID 83642
Lunch will be provided.
DINNER:
Land Ocean Restaurant Meridian
2902 N Eagle Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
Please join us for a welcome dinner at 7pm on the Friday night before the course date.
RECOMMENDED HOTEL:
Comfort Suites Boise West Meridian
2610 E Freeway Dr
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 288-2060
SEATING IS LIMITED
REGISTER BELOW
About the Instructor
Dr. Lon McRae graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry in 1996. He has since built a successful practice in Meridian, Idaho, receiving recognition as the best dental practice in the Treasure Valley. He is a respected lifetime qualified member of the elite Crown Council Dental Association, American Dental Association, International Academy of Dental Implants (IADI), International Academy of Oral Medicine of Toxicology (IAOMT), and International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI).
Dr. McRae has been a clinical mentor for cosmetic dentistry with the Hornbrook Clinical Education Group since 2005. He has taught aesthetic dentistry both nationally and internationally. Dr. McRae has had his work published in many publications including The Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is the past president of the International Academy of Dental Implantology (IADI), a diplomate of the IADI, and a fellow of the ICOI. He is the clinical director of implants for Utah Valley Dental Lab aswell as the developer.
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DEKA Dental Lasers
400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2600
Tampa FL 33602
(813) 324-6044
info@dekadentallasers.com
Sioux Falls, SD
2.5 Day Course
22 Credit Hours
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Thursday 8 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday 8 AM – 12 PM
• Start and treat lip and tongue tie patients
• Prevent complications
• Plan post-operative care
• Handle insurance
• Consider posture and neurodevelopmental influences with lip and tongue tie release
• Understand pacifiers and oral habits: function and dysfunction
LOCATION:
Kusek Family & Implant Dentistry
4921 E 26th St Unit 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
Lunch will be provided.
NOTE: If you live within a 100 mile radius of Sioux Falls, SD, you are not eligible to take this course, due to competition with Dr. Kusek.
DINNER:
Ode to Food and Drinks
300 N Cherapa Pl.
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Please join us for a group dinner at 7pm on the Friday night after the second day of course.
RECOMMENDED HOTEL:
Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls
120 E. 4th Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
SEATING IS LIMITED
REGISTER BELOW
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DEKA Dental Lasers
400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2600
Tampa FL 33602
(813) 324-6044
info@dekadentallasers.com
About the Instructor
Dr. Edward Kusek
Mastership in Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) and Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), Diplomate in American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI), Fellow American Academy of Implant Dentistry (FAAID), Adjunct professor at University of Nebraska Medical College of Dentistry and University of South Dakota Dental Hygiene, Immediate Past president of AAID and Past President of ALD, Author of Numerous Pier reviewed Dental Journals, Lifelong Service Reward in 2012, 2017, 2022 and 2024 from AGD.
Phoenix, Arizona
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
8 CE Credits
NOTE: This course can be taken independently, but is part of a two-day event. We encourage you to also take the corresponding Friday CO2 QuietNite course to maximize your education weekend.
Lasers have proven to improve the outcomes in many aspects of oral health. The advancement of different delivery methods of laser energy have made outcomes more affective and efficient. The DEKA SmartPerio HILT laser is leading the charge in improving treatment outcomes in orofacial pain.
The optimization of High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) with its biophysical effects, including photomechanical cellular stimulation, is an essential mechanism in tissue regeneration. This type of mechanical biostimulation is crucial in the management of cranial facial pain and includes promotion of hard and soft tissue regeneration. This level of biophysical effect on tissue can only be performed with a HILT laser and promotes cellular differentiation and proliferation for bone and cartilage regeneration.
The utilization of DEKA’s HILT laser not only provides pain relief, it also improves bone remodeling and accelerates soft tissue healing and regeneration. Understanding what is happening in chronic and acute tissue conditions allows a clinician to better understand how to choose settings to provide a wide range of therapeutic benefits, it also aids in knowing when to modify treatment parameters.
LOCATION:
Dr. Mike Smith—The Biting Edge
721 W. Glendale Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
Lunch will be provided.
DINNER:
The Henry
2 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Please join us for a welcome dinner at 7pm on the Friday night before the course date.
RECOMMENDED HOTEL:
Embassy Suites Phoenix Biltmore
2630 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-955-3992
SEATING IS LIMITED
REGISTER BELOW
About the Instructor
A third generation dentist in Phoenix, AZ, Dr. Mike Smith graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and pursued extensive post graduate education in dental rehabilitation in the field of occlusion, full mouth rehabilitation, implants, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea and conscious sedation. His private practice in Phoenix is dedicated to aesthetic, contemporary restorative, TMJ disorders and cosmetic rehabilitation. Dr. Smith instructs other dentists nationally and internationally as a lecturer and mentor for companies involved in advanced dental treatment and diagnosis in TMD, full mouth reconstruction, and implants. He is actively involved in numerous organizations and associations dedicated to the pursuit of providing doctors and patients with extraordinary advanced dental care. Dr. Smith is co-founder and past Director of the Arizona Community Dental Clinic in downtown Phoenix. He is one of the co-founders of Clinical Mastery Education Series and is currently developing the research and advanced studies department. Dr. Smith is also, the founder of Biting Education, PLC.
We are proud to be partnering with leading educators, learning institutions, and distribution partners. DEKA is committed to utilizing all technology to its fullest potential.
DEKA Dental Lasers
400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2600
Tampa FL 33602
(813) 324-6044
info@dekadentallasers.com
Phoenix, Arizona
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
8 CE Credits
NOTE: This course can be taken independently, but is part of a two-day event. We encourage you to also take the corresponding Saturday Nd:YAG HILT / TMD & Implant Care course to maximize your education weekend.
CO2 laser therapy for soft tissue surgical and non-surgical therapy along with oropharyngeal fractional ablation for the improvement of the airway.
Lasers have proven to improve the outcomes in many aspects of oral health. The advancement of different delivery methods of laser energy have made outcomes more affective and efficient.
Fractional CO2 ablation of the soft palate and oropharyngeal walls has changed the way we manage and reduce snoring. Treatments with QuietNite therapy have shown to not only decrease snoring, but also improve the nasal/oropharyngeal connection and allow a significant improvement in airflow. The immediate change via neo-collagenesis of the oropharyngeal wall reduces resistance and improves airflow with long lasting improvements.
CO2 laser energy is extremely versatile in the treatment of soft issue therapy ranging from biopsies, surgical excisions, frenectomies and tongue tie release procedures. Most anything soft tissue can have an improved outcome when utilizing CO2 laser techniques.
LOCATION:
Dr. Mike Smith—The Biting Edge
721 W. Glendale Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
Lunch will be provided.
DINNER:
The Henry
2 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Please join us for a welcome dinner at 7 pm on the Friday night of this course date.
RECOMMENDED HOTEL:
Embassy Suites Phoenix Biltmore
2630 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-955-3992
SEATING IS LIMITED
REGISTER BELOW
About the Instructor
A third generation dentist in Phoenix, AZ, Dr. Mike Smith graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and pursued extensive post graduate education in dental rehabilitation in the field of occlusion, full mouth rehabilitation, implants, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea and conscious sedation. His private practice in Phoenix is dedicated to aesthetic, contemporary restorative, TMJ disorders and cosmetic rehabilitation. Dr. Smith instructs other dentists nationally and internationally as a lecturer and mentor for companies involved in advanced dental treatment and diagnosis in TMD, full mouth reconstruction, and implants. He is actively involved in numerous organizations and associations dedicated to the pursuit of providing doctors and patients with extraordinary advanced dental care. Dr. Smith is co-founder and past Director of the Arizona Community Dental Clinic in downtown Phoenix. He is one of the co-founders of Clinical Mastery Education Series and is currently developing the research and advanced studies department. Dr. Smith is also, the founder of Biting Education, PLC.
We are proud to be partnering with leading educators, learning institutions, and distribution partners. DEKA is committed to utilizing all technology to its fullest potential.
DEKA Dental Lasers
400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2600
Tampa FL 33602
(813) 324-6044
info@dekadentallasers.com
October 17, 2026
Denver, CO 80249
8 CE Credits
This course will discuss in detail how lasers enhance the anti-infective model, understanding the host-immune response, biological testing methods, laser safety and comfort control, treatment planning and documentation, insurance coding and scheduling, case presentation to increase case acceptance, and marketing and implementation. This course will include a hands-on laser training activity.
LOCATION:
The Vivos Institute
7001 Tower Rd., Denver, CO 80249
Lunch will be provided.
DINNER:
DiCicco’s
6701 Tower Rd., Denver, CO 80249
Please join us for a welcome dinner at 7pm on the Friday night before the course date.
RECOMMENDED HOTEL:
Courtyard Marriot Denver Airport
6901 Tower Rd., Denver, CO 80249
SEATING IS LIMITED
REGISTER BELOW
About the Instructor
Gwen is the Founder of Continuity Consulting, an educator and coach, a national speaker, as well as clinical hygienist in private practice. Gwen maintains her focus on the development and expansion toward excellence in periodontal care and aesthetic/restorative team support. This focus on excellence has taken her worldwide as an instructor and speaker on the subjects of laser-assisted periodontal health, practice management, leadership development, operational excellence, integrated marketing and team-based comprehensive dentistry.
Gwen brings this broad prospective of clinical, managerial and academic experiences to her work. As a consultant and coach, her focus is to inspire and empower dental teams with current research, technology, and the systems necessary to reach new levels of growth and success for their practice.
We are proud to be partnering with leading educators, learning institutions, and distribution partners. DEKA is committed to utilizing all technology to its fullest potential.
DEKA Dental Lasers
400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2600
Tampa FL 33602
(813) 324-6044
info@dekadentallasers.com
Aurora, CO
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
7 CE Credit hours
This course is designed to instill a deeper understanding of the proper use of the DEKA CO2 family of lasers in a wide range of clinical applications. This course is primary focused on live patient observation and will include extensive discussion of all performed procedures with respect to technique and settings.
LOCATION:
Aurora Hills Dental
400 S Potomac Way, Aurora, CO 80012
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lunch will be provided.
DINNER:
Thursday night
801 Chophouse
3000 E 1st Ave., Denver, CO 80206
Please join us for a welcome dinner at 7pm on the Thursday night before the course date.
RECOMMENDED HOTEL:
DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek
455 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80246
SEATING IS LIMITED
REGISTER BELOW
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DEKA Dental Lasers
400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2600
Tampa FL 33602
(813) 324-6044
info@dekadentallasers.com
About the Instructor
Dr. John K. Zalesky, DMD, MBS, FICOI, FAGD 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. 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. He currently serves as the President of the Colorado AGD, 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.
Deerfield Beach, FL
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
7 CE Credits
Taught by periodontist Dr. Avi Schetritt, this course is designed to instruct the clinical use and protocols for use of the DEKA SmartPerio Nd:YAG laser for DEKA PRT (Periodontal Regenerative Therapy), a deeper understanding of Periodontal disease, and additional applications for treating Peri-Implantitis. Course will include both didactic and live patient demonstration.
LOCATION:
1500 East Hillsboro Blvd., Suite 101
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Lunch will be provided.
DINNER:
Oceans 234
234 N Ocean Dr, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Please join us for a welcome dinner at 7pm on the Friday night before the course date.
RECOMMENDED HOTEL:
Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort
2096 NE 2nd St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
(954) 428-2850
SEATING IS LIMITED
REGISTER BELOW
About the Instructor
Dr. Avi Schetritt is a board certified Periodontist. Dr. Avi is Chairperson of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) Table Clinic and Poster Presentations, and also a senior reviewer on the editorial board of Implant Dentistry, the official journal of the ICOI. He is a devoted educator, and lectures nationally and internationally on soft tissue procedures, bone regeneration, and implants. He has also authored several articles and textbook chapters on these topics. Memberships include Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologist (ICOI), American Academy of Periodontology, Canadian Academy of Periodontology, and Florida Association of Periodontists.
We are proud to be partnering with leading educators, learning institutions, and distribution partners. DEKA is committed to utilizing all technology to its fullest potential.
DEKA Dental Lasers
400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2600
Tampa FL 33602
(813) 324-6044
info@dekadentallasers.com
Exclusive DEKA Italy Trip
Join us for an upcoming DEKA Italy Trip and enjoy a wonderful experience in Florence, Italy and surrounding areas!
This exclusive and invitation-only experience combines a special look inside the incredible company of DEKA & El.En. Spending a week exploring Florence, we share all the best things that Italy and our special DEKA community has to offer — including exclusive education, incredible meals, and a curated experience that you will remember for years to come.
- Specialized DEKA laser training
- Tour of the DEKA facilities and factory
- Participate in multiple round table discussions
- Walking Tour of Historic Florence
- Enjoy fabulous meals
GROUP SIZE IS LIMITED, SO REGISTER SOON!
All hotels, meals, and transportation will be provided by DEKA. When arranging your flight (or other travel), arrive and depart from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) arriving on Monday and departing the following Saturday. All other details will be provided within 1-2 weeks in your confirmation email.
All event dates have been filled. Please check back for upcoming dates.
We are proud to be partnering with leading educators, learning institutions, and distribution partners. DEKA is committed to utilizing all technology to its fullest potential.
DEKA Dental Lasers
400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2600
Tampa FL 33602
(813) 324-6044
info@dekadentallasers.com