Dr. Ben Curtis

Endodontics
3 benefits of lasers for the modern dental practice
Dental lasers can significantly reduce the time it takes to complete a root canal procedure and other treatments compared to traditional high- and slow-speed handpieces. Dr. Ben Curtis shares three benefits of lasers and how he's incorporated them into his dental practice.
August 22, 2022
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