4th INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR ON LASER TECHNOLOGY

4^thInternational Trade Fair on Laser Technology

16^th International Congress of Laser Medicine

I.A.L.M.S. Hands-On Courses

Laser Florence 2001
A window on the Laser Medicine World
Medicine and Surgery, Biology, Veterinary Surgery, Physics, Engineering

Art and Decoration, Industry, Show Business, Fashion

FLORENCE, November 7^th —11^th, 2001

Fortezza da Basso — Viale Strozzi, 1

Honorary President: T. Maiman, PhD President: L. Longo, MD

Congress Chairs: A. Hofstetter, MD; M.L. Pascu, PhD; W. Waidelich, PhD

Organizing Committee

T. Alster, MD; G.D. Baxter, PhD; A. Brugnera, MD; F. De Mul, PhD; C. Enwemeka, PhD; K. Khatri, MD;
G. Lynn-Powell, MD; V. Oswal, MD; D. Poppas, MD; M. Postiglione, MD; P. Ramdawon, MD,
B. Shumaker, MD; P. Smalley; TN; E.P. Tomasini, PhD

NOVEMBER 7^TH, 2001 - Hands-On Courses

Laser Diagnostics -- Laser ENT - Laser Ophthalmology —Laser Phlebology - Laser Physics/Engineering

NOVEMBER 8^TH, 2001 - Hands-On Courses

Laser Dentistry - Laser Resurfacing - Laser Rehabilitation - Laser Urology

NOVEMBER 11^th, 2001 - Hands-On Courses

Laser Aesthetics - Laser Cosmetic Surgery — Laser Diabetology - Laser Hair Removal - Laser Nursing

NOVEMBER 9^th- 10^th, 2001 - MEETING

Basic Research - Biology - Biomodulation - Cardiovascular - Cosmetic Plastic Surgery -
Dentistry - Dermatology - Engineering — ENT — Phlebology - General Surgery & Endoscopy -
Gynaecology - Hair Removal — Microsurgery — Ophthalmology - Photodynamic Diagnosis (PDD) and Therapy (PDT) - Research And Applications - Rheumatology And Sports Medicine - Urology —
Veterinary Surgery — Physics - Miscellaneous

Art - Manufacturing — Show Business — Fashion

The Medical Congress and the Courses are organized by the

General Organizing Secretary:

I.L.M. . Borgo Pinti, 57 — 50121 Firenze

FAX #39 0552260619

info@laserflorence.org

http://www.laserflorence.org

ORGANIZED BY	CO-SPONSORED BY	COOPERATING ORGANIZATIONS
I.A.L.M.S. The International Academy for Laser Medicine and Surgery I.L.M. Institute Laser Medicine Florence UNDER THE HIGH PATRONAGE OF The President of the Italian Republic Regione Toscana UNDER THE AUSPICES OF Scuole Pie Fiorentine Ente Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze	The International Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery (ISLMS) The International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE) The SPIE Romania Chapter The German Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (DSLMS) The Romanian Society for Laser Medicine and Biology (RSLMB) National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics (Romania ) East Europ.Confederation of National Societies of Plastic Aesth. Surg. and Aesth. Medicine (ESPAS) International Academy for Light Medicine (IALM) University of Siena	World Health Organization (WHO) American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) American Academy of Dentistry (ADL) Laser Institute of America (LIA) Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Radiobiology Soc. of the Czech Medical Society of J.E.Purkynje Union International de Medicine Estetique (UIME) Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine Polish Society of Aesthetic Medicine Italian College of Phlebology Società Italiana di Terapie Integrate in Flebolinfologia (SITIF)

INVITATION

The aim of Laser Florence 2001 is to present an International Meeting in Florence together with a series of "hands-on" Courses recognized by the most outstanding national and international professional related organizations.

A Trade Fair together with a Medical Congress will show the state of the art of Laser Technology, including optical and electronic instruments and the chemical substances used with lasers The Trade Fair is open to the public.

The topics of Trade Fair will be the uses of lasers in medicine, surgery and biology, in veterinary surgery, in art, in cleaning monuments and in detecting archaeological sites, the uses of lasers in industry and other sectors, including show business and fashion. On request of the exhibitors Conferences will organized also on these topics.

Many pioneers of laser medicine and technology will share their scientific experiences, in comparison with the different points-of-view of peoples from different countries, cultures, ages and specialities.

The 16^th International Congress of Laser Medicine [Chairmen: A. Hofstetter (D), M.L. Pascu (Rom), W. Waidelich (D)], held in conjunction with our meeting, will discuss what is news about laser technology in the different sectors of medicine and surgery, encouraging its correct use, especially as regards the aspects of safety norms. All this will be conducted in a friendly way, hoping that the scientific discussion will give new positive conclusions, as the three previous Congresses of Laser Florence have consistently given.

The Courses will show the state of the art of the uses of Laser technology for diagnosis and treatment in various medical specialties, and the importance of the basis of laser physics and engineering for physicians.

Each course is limited to a maximum of fifty participants and is composed of a theoretical part and of a series of clinical cases to be treated "on the spot". The courses are followed by discussion and final tests of self/teaching and self/evaluation and are included in the Continuing Medical Education Program of the International Academy for Laser Medicine and Surgery and of the principal institutions of different Countries.

The official language is English with Italian translation (simultaneous and running.

The best instrumentation will used during the Hands-on Courses. Workshops will be organized by the manufacturers.

Attached is the first announcement of the Laser Florence 2001 meeting together with preliminary programs, list of Invited Speakers, International Scientific Board and Patronages and the registration form with the Call for Abstracts.

A dedicated travel agency is ready to organize your trip and hotel reservation at special prices.

The Abstracts of the meeting will be printed on the Internet in the "Academy Laser Journal", and the Proceedings by the SPIE. The Journal and further details of this meeting may be found in the web site www.laserflorence.org.

Laser Florence 2001 is recognized by many of the International Journals and Magazines, by all the Italian Mass Media and sponsored by the best world Institutions and Scientific Societies and professional Associations.

The event will be held in Fortezza da Basso, Viale Strozzi, Firenze, near the rail station situated downtown

Looking forward to seeing you at Laser Florence 2001, best regards

Leonardo Longo, M.D.

University of Siena

E-mail longo@dada.it

President

CONFERENCE SCIENTIFIC BOARD

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T. Alster, MD, (USA) - Washington Institute of Dermatology & Laser Surgery, Washington, D.C.

L. Almeida-Lopez, MD, PhD (BR) - Director of the Laser Department at APCD, Sao Paulo

J.J. Anders, BiD, PhD (USA) - Anatom /Cell Biol. Dept, Uniformed Serv.Univ., Bethesda

C. Antipa, MD (Rom) — Director, Internal Med. Dept., Bucharest University

C.A. Bartoletti, MD (I) — President, Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine, Rome

G.D. Baxter, TD, BSc, DPhil, MCSP (GB) — Director, Sch. of Health Sci — Ulster Univ. Jordanstown

G. Bandieramonte, MD (I) — Cancer Research Institute of Milan

U.D. Bernardini, MD (I) — Odontostomatology Institute, Florence University

R. Bonanni, MD (I) — Director, Ophthalmology Institute, Siena University

A. Brugnera, MD, PhD (BR) — Odontologia Institute, Sao Paulo University

R.G. Calderhead, DrMedSci FRSM (J) — Special Adviser International Medical Information Center (IMIC), Tokyo

R. Carniel, MD (I) — Physical Therapy Institute, , Chieti University

J.A.S. Carruth, MD, PhD (GB) — Royal South University Hospital, Southampton

L. Consiglio, MD — Vascular Surgeon, Perugina (I)

L. Corcos, MD (I) — Gen. Surgery Dept, Sassari University

M. Curti, MD, (I) — Dentistry School, Nice University

C. De Lorenzi, MD (Canada) . Past-President, Canadian Soc. Of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

F. De Mul, PhD (NL)— Twente University

V. Del Gaudio, MD (I) — Gen. Surg. Dept, Florence University

S. Dini, MD (I) — Director, Institute of Pathology, Florence University

M. D’Ovidio, MD (I) — Urologist Dept, Lugano University

C. Enwemeka, TD, PhD (USA) — Kansas City University, Physioterapy Dept.

A. Hofstetter, MD (D) — Director, Urologic Clinic of Munchen University

G. Genovese, MD (I) — Vascular Surgery Dept, Perugia University

A. Ignaciuk, MD (Poland)- President, Polish Society of Aesthetic Medicine

K. Khatri, MD, PhD (USA) — Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston

R. Lanzafame, MD, MBA, FACS (USA) — Director, Laser Center, Rochester General Hospital

J.J. Le Grand, MD (F)— President, French Society of Aesthetic Medicine

A. La Torre, MD (I) — Ophthalmology Dept, Florence University

L. Longo, MD (I) — General Surgery Inst. And Phlebology Center, Siena Univ.

G. Lynn-Powell, DDS, PhD (USA) — Ch., Dental Educ. Sch. Med. Utah Univ., Salt Like City

T. Maiman, PhSc (USA) — Laser Creator, Vancouver (Canada)

S. Mancini, MD (I) — Director, Gen. Surgery Institute. Siena University

O. Marangoni, MD (I) — Multilaser Center, Trieste

R. Malek, MD, PhD (USA) — Director, Mayo Clinic Urology Dept, Rochester

M. Marchi, PhD (I) — Statistics Dept, Florence University

L. Masotti, PhD (I) — Electronic Engineering Dept., Florence University

U. Menchini, MD (I) — Director, Ophthalmology Institute, Udine University

M. Mertz, MD (D) - Director, Ophthalmology Institute, Munchen University

V. Oswal, MD (GB) — Honorary Consultant ENT Surgeons, Cleveland

L. Navratil, PhD (Czech Rep) — Biophysics Inst., Prague University

N. Nielsen, (Canada) — President, Gray Communication Inc, Toronto

G. Oskarbski , MD (I) - Italian Correspondent, Polish Society of Aesthetic Medicine

M.L. Pascu, PhSc, PhD (Rom) — Institute Atomic Physics; Physics Faculty, Bucharest Univ.

D. Poppas, MD, PhD (USA) — Director, Pediatric Urology Cornell Univ., New York

M. Postiglione, MD (I) — Former director, W.H.O., Florence

P. Ramdawon, MD, PhD - Director, Center of Energy Medicine —Mauritius Rep.

B.K. Rau, MD, PhD (India)— President, International Soc. Laser Med.& Surg.

F. Rinaldi, MD (I) — Unità Operativa di Dermatologia Policlinico Multimedica Milano

R. Saggini, MD (I) — Physical Therapy Institute, Chieti University

K. Samoilova, BiSc (Russia) — Director, Biology Inst., San Petersburg University

L. Scalise, Eng (I) — Mechanics Institute, Ancona University

L. Scaramuzzino, MD (I) - Vascular Surgery Institute, Catanzaro University

B. Shumaker, MD (USA) - Michigan Inst. Of Urology, St. Clair Shores

R. Simkin, MD, PhD (ARG) — Vascular Surgeon, Buenos Aires

N. Scuderi, MD (I) — Director, Plastic Surgery Institute, Rome University

P. Smalley, TN (USA) — Director, Technology Concepts International, Chicago

P. Tosi, MD (I) — Director, Institute of Pathology, Siena University

M. Trelles, MD (E) — Instituto Medico Vilafortuny, Cambrils

A. Tenenbaum, MD, PhD (CSI) — President, ESPAS

E.P. Tomasini, Eng (I) — Director, Mechanics Institute, Ancona University

R. Waidelich, MD (D) -Urologic Clinic of Munchen University

W. Waidelich, PhSc, (D) — Ex Director, Physics Institute Munchen University

A. Weiss, MD, PhD (Canada) - Director GI Endoscopy B. Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver

G. Zampi, MD (I) — Past Director, Institute of Pathology, Florence University

PRELIMINARY MEETING PROGRAM

NOVEMBER 8^th , Thursday

19:00 - Opening Ceremony

NOVEMBER 9^th , Friday

09:00 ROOM A LASER PHYSICS AND BASIC RESEARCH

09:00 ROOM B LASER DENTISTRY

09:00 ROOM C LASER OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY

11:00 BREAK

11:15 ROOM A LASER SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY

Photodynamic Diagnosis (PDD) and Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

11:15 Room B Laser DENTISTRY

11:15 ROOM C LASER VETERINARY SURGERY

13:30 LUNCH

15:00 ROOM A LASER RESURFACING AND PLASTIC SURGERY

15:00 ROOM B LASER RHEUMATOLOGY AND SPORTS MEDICINE

15:00 ROOM C LASER VETERINARY SURGERY

17:30 Conclusion
20:00 WINE AND CHEESE

NOVEMBER 10^th Saturday

09:00 ROOM A LASER UROLOGY

09:00 ROOM B LASER CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY

09:00 ROOM C LASER CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY

11:00 BREAK

11:15 ROOM A LASER OPHTHALMOLOGY

11:15 ROOM B LASER AND WOUND HEALING

11:15 ROOM C LASER ENGINEERING

11:15 ROOM D POSTER DISCUSSION

13:30 LUNCH

15:00 ROOM A LASER OPHTHALMOLOGY

15:00 Room B Laser HAIR REMOVAL

15:00 ROOM C LIGHT BIOMODULATION

18:30 Conclusion

20:00 GALA DINNER AND MUSIC

Laser Florence 2001 — Instructions for Abstracts

Deadline: June 30^th, 2001

1: Your abstract should be prepared on the attached abstract form. It Is also possible to submit your abstract on diskette (DOS FORMATTED), MS RTF or MS Word format (Please see item 8 below for full instructions). All abstracts should be submitted in English.

2: Make the title brief, typed in UPPER CASE, not exceeding 150 characters, including spaces. Limit abstracts to 200 words.

3: Follow with name(s) of the author(s), institution, city and country. If more than one affiliation is to be listed, indicate with corresponding superscript numbers following the respective authors’ names. Initials are to precede the family name, and please omit degrees. Underline the presenter's name ONLY.

4. Leave one blank line and type the entire abstract in one paragraph using single spacing.

5. The original abstract form and 1copy (both unfolded, please, with a stiff cardboard backing) should be mailed to the Scientific Secretariat.

6. Abstracts must reach the Scientific Secretariat before June 30^TH, 2001 . Abstracts sent by Facsimile will be rejected.

7 Use a typewriter (preferably electric) with a new black ribbon, or a laser printer. Do NOT use dot matrix printers. Do not make carbon copies when typing the abstract. If using a laser printer, rather than printing out onto the abstract form, you can print out the abstract on a sheet of plain white paper, cut out the abstract text and paste it into the box using an art fixative. For an A4 page, set the margins on your word processing program as follows: Top, 5.5 cm; bottom, 5.5 cm; left, 4.6 cm; right, 4.6 cm.
Avoid smears and erasure marks, since those will be visible in the printed abstract book. YOUR ABSTRACT WILL APPEAR EXACTLY AS YOU SUBMIT IT. Only corrections with liquid paper or tape can be used. Any symbols not available on your typewriter should be carefully inserted in black ink..

8: Abstracts may be submitted on floppy diskette (DOS formatted HD 1.4 MB) and written in Microsoft rich text format (*.RTF) or MS WORD (*.DOC). Please ensure that the text is formatted to correspond with the abstract dimensions as shown on the following page, so the text as printed out will fit inside the abstract box. For A4 paper, set your margins in your word processing program as follows: Top, 5.5 cm; bottom, 5.5 cm; left, 4.6 cm; right, 4.6 cm.

9: Immediately after YOU HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT the Abstract has been ACCEPTED, the Speaker must pay one special Speaker’S subscription fee. If the Co-Author(s) would like TO attend laser Florence 2001, THEY MUST pay ADDITIONAL special subscription fee(s)

10: IF THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED, AND PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED, the abstract will not BE accepted for the congress presentation and it will not BE printed in the abstracts book.

SEND THE COMPLETED FORM (FOLLOWING PAGE) AND ONE COPY TO:

Prof. L. Longo - Scientific Secretary of Laser Florence 2001

Borgo Pinti, 57 - I 50121 Firenze

Tel & Fax: +39 0552342330 E-MAIL: abs@laserflorence.org

Following acceptance of the abstract the complete papers must be given to Scientific Secretary by SEPTEMBER 7^th, 2001, for the publication as SPIE Proceedings (this publication is free, and the Principal Author will receive a free copy of the Proceedings).

AWARDS WILL GIVEN TO THE BEST PAPERS IN MEDICINE, SURGERY,
BASIC SCIENCE AND RESEARCH, VETERINARY SURGERY and ART

NOVEMBER 7^th, h 09:00 - 18:00

LASER DIAGNOSIS HAND-ON COURSE

Directors: F. De Mul (Twente University - NL)
The principal purpose of this Course is to teach the rational use of lasers for diagnostics goals: laser Doppler, robotized light tomography, olography, and other.

We would like to establish why, when and how we must use lasers in diagnosis, according to the following teaching scheme:

Background on Diagnostic methods in Medicine and Biology
Background on Doppler effect
Background on the Limits of actual diagnosis
Types of Lasers used and their selected indications
Side effects, complications and their treatment
Present and future
How to do it
Clinical Practice & Videotapes
Hands-on
Course evaluation tests

There is need for schematic protocols of laser diagnosis in phlebology, based on the actual knowledge of this discipline.
Attendees expected: radiologists, biologists, phlebologists, angiologists, vascular surgeons, aesthetic physicians, dermatologists, general surgeons, aesthetic surgeons, plastic surgeons, urologists, gynaecologists, physiotherapists, geriatricians, and family physicians

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Not yet available

NOVEMBER 7^th, h 09:00 - 18:00
LASER EAR NOSE THROATH HAND-ON COURSE

Director: V. Oswal, MD (GB)
The main purpose of this Course is to teach the rational treatment by lasers of ENT pathologies in cases where traditional therapies do not have favourable risk/effect and cost/benefit ratios.

We would like to establish why, when and how we must use the lasers in ENT following the teaching scheme below:

Background on Diagnostic methods in ENT
Background on Therapeutic Treatments
Background on the Limits of actual treatments
Types of ENT Lasers and their selected indications
Side effects, complications and their treatment
Present and future
How to do it
Clinical Practice & Videotapes
Hands-on
Course evaluation tests

There is need for schematic protocols of laser treatment in ENT, based on the actual knowledge of this discipline.
Attendees expected: ENT, maxillo-facial surgeons, plastic surgeons, general surgeons, and paediatricians

NOVEMBER 7^th, h 09:00 - 18:00

LASER PHLEBOLOGY HANDS-ON COURSE (CME PROGRAM: 8 HOURS)

Directors: K. Khatri (MGH Boston - USA), L. Longo (Siena Univ. - I)
The main purpose of this Course is to teach the rational treatment by lasers of phlebological pathologies in cases where traditional therapies do not have favourable risk/effect and cost/benefit ratios.

We would like to establish why, when and how we must use the lasers in phlebology following the teaching scheme below:

Background on Diagnostic methods in Phlebology
Background on Therapeutic Treatments
Background on the Limits of actual treatments
Types of Phlebology Lasers and their selected indications
Side effects, complications and their treatment
Present and future
How to do it
Clinical Practice & Videotapes
Hands-on
Course evaluation tests

There is need for schematic protocols of laser treatment in phlebology, based on the actual knowledge of this discipline.

Attendees expected: phlebologists, angiologists, vascular surgeons, aesthetic physicians, dermatologists, aesthetic surgeons, plastic surgeons, physiotherapists, geriatricians, and family physicians

Recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology, Continuing Medical Education Program, with 8 hours of Credit (Current AAD Approval Number # 225-100)

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

09:00 Anatomy and histology of venous system

09.30 Physiopathology / Diagnosis

10.00 Background on phlebologic therapies

10:30 Laser-tissue interaction and safety

11.00 Lasers used, Indications and contraindications

11.15 Break

11.45 How to do it

12.15 Laser and angiomas - method of treatment

12.45 Laser and telangiectasias

13.15 Side effects, complications and their treatment

13:45 Lunch

15:00 Clinical practice & Videotapes

16.30 Hands-on

17:00 Discussion

17.30 Course evaluation tests

18:00 Conclusion

NOVEMBER 7^th, h 09:00 - 18:00
BRIEF COURSE ON LASER PHYSICS, ENGINEERING & VIBROMETRY

Directors: Mihail L. Pascu (Atomic Institute, Bucharest University - RU),

E.P. Tomasini (Mechanics Institute, Ancona University-I)
The principal purpose of this Course is to teach the basic physics of the lasers used in medicine and surgery, for the diagnosis and therapy, measuring risk/effect and cost/benefit ratios.

We would like establish why, when and how we must use the lasers. We will follow the teaching scheme below:

Background on diagnostic methods in medicine and biology

Background on therapeutic treatments
Background on the limits of actual instruments
Types of lasers used and their selected indications
Making and using
Side effects, complications and their treatment
Present and future
How to do it
Clinical practice & Videotapes
Hands-on
Course evaluation tests

Attendees expected: physicians (regardless of specialty), physicists, biomedical engineers, manufacturers, laser systems operators, managers, physiotherapists, radiologists, biochemists, students (physics, medicine, medical physics, engineers, chemists).

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

1: Short history of laser discovery. Laser definition. Principles of laser operation.

2: Laser active medium. Typical elementary processes. Laser optical cavities (optical resonators).

3: Definition; types of optical cavities. Intra-cavity elements. Principles of operation , functions and structures.

4: Laser beam characteristics: fundamental properties: monochromaticity, directivity, coherence, brightness; -derived , properties: energy/power density, mode structure, etc.

5: Correlation between the laser beams characteristics and their applications in medicine and biology

6: Gas lasers: HeNe (and derived lasers), CO₂, nitrogen, excimer, metal vapour, argon ion (and derived lasers), etc. Principles of operation and engineering.

7: Liquid lasers; tuneable dye lasers. Principles of operation and engineering.

8: Solid state lasers: Nd:YAG, Ho:YAG, Er:YAG, vibronic and tuneable lasers.

9: Operation Principles and engineering.

10: Semiconductor lasers. Fixed wavelength and tuneable diode lasers: Principles of operation and engineering.

11: Chemical lasers.

12: X-ray lasers

13: Trends in new laser type development. Basic processes in laser surgery and laser therapy. Comments on specific processes in laser surgery and laser therapy.

14: Laser safety. Brief introduction and basic notions

15: Introduction to Laser Vibrometry: the Michelson Interferometer; the Mach-Zender Interferometer;

16: The analysis of Doppler signal; the Laser Vibrometer.

17: The Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer: working principle; use and performances.

18: Biomedical Applications of the laser Doppler Vibrometer:

19: Dentistry: human hand/arm vibrations; application to the human hearing system; dynamical characterization of bones; human mechanical ligament properties;

NOVEMBER 8^th, h 09:00 - 18:00

BRIEF COURSE ON LASER DENTISTRY (CME PROGRAM: 8 hours)

Directors: A. Brugnera, Sao Paulo University (Brasil),

G. Lynn-Powell, Utah University, Salt Lake City (USA)

The main purpose of this Course is to teach the rational laser treatment of dental pathologies in cases where traditional therapies do not have favourable risk/effect and cost/benefit ratios.

We would like to establish why, when and how we must use lasers in dentistry following the teaching scheme below:

Background on Diagnostic methods in Dentistry
Background on Therapeutic Treatments
Background on the Limits of actual treatments
Types of Dentistry Lasers and their selected indications
Side effects, complications and their treatment
Present and future
How to do it
Clinical Practice & Videotapes
Hands-on
Course evaluation tests

There is need for schematic protocols of laser treatment in dentistry, based on the actual knowledge of this discipline.
Attendees expected: Dentists, Maxillo-facial surgeons, Aesthetic surgeons, Plastic surgeons,

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

09:00 Welcome and Introduction

09:15 How Lasers Work - Tissue Interaction, Safety, Lasers used in Dentistry

10:15 Polymerization of Composites ,Light Activated Materials, Pulpotomies

11:00 Laser Prevention of Dental Caries

11:15 Break

11:45 Indications and Contra-indications , Oral Soft Tissue Treatment, Lesions and Cosmetic Applications

12:30 Hard Tissue & Cavity Preparation - Tissue Removal and Etching

13:15 Relief of Pain , Hypersensitivity, Endo, Oral Lesions

13:45 Lunch

15:00 Indications and Contra-indications, Dentin Detoxification

15:30 Endodontic Therapy

16:00 Periodontal Therapy - Primary Treatment

16:30 Side Effects and Complications of Laser Therapy

17:00 New Dental Laser Applications :Bleaching, etc

17:30 Questions and Answers

18:00 Conclusion

NOVEMBER 8^th h 09:00 - 18:00

BRIEF-COURSE ON LASER RESURFACING (CME Program : 8 hours)

Directors: K. Khatri (MGH, Boston - USA), L. Longo (Siena University)
The main purpose of this Course is to teach the rational laser treatment of cosmetic lesions, especially those associated with photoaged skin, in cases where traditional therapies do not have favourable risk/effect and cost/benefit ratios.

We would like to establish why, when and how we must use lasers in cosmetic surgery following the teaching scheme below:

Background on Diagnostic methods in Resurfacing and skin abrasion
Background on Therapeutic Treatments of Wrinkles, Striae, Scars, Keloids
Background on the Limits of actual treatments and safety
Types of Lasers used and their selected indications
Side effects and limitations
Present and future
How to do it
Clinical Practice & Videotapes
Hands-on
Course evaluation tests

There is need for schematic protocols of laser treatment in laser resurfacing, based on the actual knowledge of this technique.
Attendees expected: phlebologists, angiologists, vascular surgeons, aesthetic physicians, dermatologists, aesthetic surgeons, plastic surgeons, physiotherapists, geriatrists, and family physicians

Recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology, Continuing Medical Education Program, with 8 hours of Credit (Current AAD Approval Number # 239-100)

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

08.30 Anatomy / Physiopathology of skin system

09:30 Backgound on Surgical therapies

10:00 Laser-tissue interation, lasers used and safety

10.30 Indications and Contraindications

11:00 How to do it

11:15 Break

11:45 Laser and cicatrization

12:15 Laser and wrinkles, rhytides - method of treatment

12:45 Laser and scars

13:15 Side effects , Complications and their treatment

13:45 Lunch

15:00 Clinical Practice & Videotapes

16:30 Hands-on

17:00 Discussion)

17:30 Course evaluation tests

18:00 Conclusion

NOVEMBER 8^th h 09:00 - 18:00

BRIEF COURSE ON LASER REHABILITATION (CME Program : 8 hours)

Directors: GD Baxter (Ulster University, Jordanstown — GB), C. Enwemeka (Kansas City University — USA)
The main purpose of this Course is to teach the rational treatment using lasers in rehabilitation in cases where traditional therapies do not have favourable risk/effect and cost/benefit ratios.

We would like to establish why, when and how we must use laser in rehabilitation following the teaching scheme below:

Background on Diagnostic methods in Rehabilitation and sport medicine
Background on Therapeutics Treatments
Background on the Limits of actual treatments and safety
Types of Lasers used and their selected indications
Side effects and limitations
Present and future
How to do it
Clinical Practice & Videotapes
Hands-on
Course evaluation tests

There is need for schematic protocols of laser treatment in rehabilitation, based on the actual knowledge of this technique.
Attendees expected: phlebologists, angiologists, orthopaedics, aesthetic physicians, sport physicians, dermatologists, physiotherapists, radiologists, geriatricians, and family physicians
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Anatomy of the musculo-skeletal system

Physiopathology/Diagnosis

Background of physical therapy

Laser-tissue interaction, laser used and safety

Indication and controindications

Break

Laser and cicatrization

Laser and sports traumatology

Laser and rheumatology

Side effects and future developments

Lunch

Clinicalpractice and videotapes

Hand-on

Discussion

Course evaluation tests

Conclusion

NOVEMBER 8^th h 09:00 - 18:00

BRIEF COURSE ON LASER UROLOGY (CME Program : 8 hours)

Directors: Alfons Hofstetter (Munich University- Germany), Brian Shumaker (Michigan Inst. Of Urology - USA)
The main purpose of this Course is to teach the rational treatment by lasers in urology lesions in cases where traditional therapies do not have favourable risk/effect and cost/benefit ratios.

We would like to establish why, when and how we must use laser in urology following the teaching scheme below:

Background on Diagnostic methods in Urology
Background on Therapeutic Treatments
Background on the Limits of actual treatments and safety
Types of Lasers used and their selected indications
Side effects and limitations
Present and future
How to do it
Clinical Practice & Videotapes
Hands-on
Course evaluation tests

There is need for schematic protocols of laser treatment in urology, based on the actual knowledge of this discipline.
Attendees expected: urologists, general surgeons, and gynaecologists
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Not yet available

NOVEMBER 11^th h 09:00 - 18:00

BRIEF-COURSE ON LASER COSMETIC SURGERY (CME Program : 8 hours)

Directors: K. Khatri (MGH, Boston - USA), L. Longo (Siena Univ. - I)

The main purpose of this Course is to teach the rational laser treatment of cosmetic lesions in cases where traditional therapies do not have favourable risk/effect and cost/benefit ratios.

We would like to establish why, when and how we must use laser in cosmetic surgery following the teaching scheme below:

Background on Diagnostic methods in Cosmetic plastic surgery
Background on Therapeutic Treatments
Background on the Limits of actual treatments and safety
Types of Lasers used and their selected indications
Side effects and limitations
Present and future

How to do it
Clinical Practice & Videotapes
Hands-on

Course evaluation tests

Recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology, Continuing Medical Education Program, with 8 hours of Credit (Current AAD Approval Number # 226-100)

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

09:00 New laser systems and theories

09:30 Laser-tissue interaction and safety

10.00 Laser Cosmetic Surgery Marketing

10.30 Incisional Laser Techniques

11:00 Indications and Contra-indications

11:15 Break

11:45 How do you do it

12:15 Laser, tattoos and pigmented lesions

12:45 Laser hair removal - method of treatment

13:15 Side effects, Complications and their treatment

13:45 Lunch

15:00 Clinical Practice & Videotapes (All the teachers)

16:30 Hands-on (All the teachers)

17:00 Discussion (All the teachers)

17:30 Course evaluation tests

18:00 Conclusion

19:30 Welcome Cocktail

NOVEMBER 11^th h 09:00 — 14:00

BRIEF COURSE ON LASER Nursing (CEU Program : 5 hours)

Director: P. Smalley (Director, Technology Concept Institute, Chicago, USA)
The main purpose of this Course is to teach rational management before, during and post-laser treatment of lesions in cases where traditional therapies do not have favourable risk/effect and cost/benefit ratios.

We would like to establish why, when and how the role of nursing is justified in laser use following the teaching scheme below:

Background on the nursing management
Patient pre- and post-treatment: the role of the Nurse
Background on the Limits of actual treatments and safety
Types of Lasers used and their selected indications
Side effects, limitations and safety measures
Present and future
How to do it
Clinical Practice & Videotapes
Hands-on
Course evaluation tests

There is need for schematic protocols of "laser nursing", based on the actual knowledge in this tecnique.
Attendees expected: nurses, physiotherapists
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Not yet available

______________________________________________________________________
NOVEMBER 11^th h 09:00 — 14:00

BRIEF COURSE ON LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Director: T. Alster (Director, Washington Institute Derm. Laser Surgery, USA)
The main purpose of this Course is to teach laser hair removal in place of the traditional techniques.

We would like to establish why, when and how we must use laser in hair removal following the teaching scheme below:

Welcome and Introduction
Basic Principles of Laser-Assisted Hair Removal and Safety Considerations

Clinical Overview of Laser-Assisted Hair Removal
Use of Lasers and Light Sources for Hair Removal- My Experience (Leonardo Longo, M.D.)
Eliminating Hair and Follicular Disorders in Dark Skinned Patients (Eliot Battle, M.D.)
New Advances in Laser-Assisted Hair Removal (Eliot Battle, M.D.)
Prevention and Treatment of Side Effects and Complications (Christopher Nanni, M.D.)
Difficult Cases and Q & A (All Faculty)
Clinical Practice & Videotapes
Hands-on
Course evaluation tests

There is need for schematic protocols of "laser hair removal", based on the actual knowledge in this technique.
Attendees expected: phlebologists, angiologists, vascular surgeons, aesthetic physicians, dermatologists, aesthetic surgeons, plastic surgeons, physiotherapists, geriatrists, and family physicians

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Not yet available

NOVEMBER 11^th h 14:00- 18:00

BRIEF COURSE ON LASER AESTHETICs

Director: S. Warren (GB)
The main purpose of this Course is to teach the rational management before, during and post-laser treatment of cosmetic lesions in cases where traditional therapies do not have favourable risk/effect and cost/benefit ratios.

We would like to establish why, when and how we must use laser in aesthetic medicine and surgery following the teaching scheme below:

Rules on the nursing management
Patient pre- and post-treatment: the role of the Aesthetic Operator
Background on the Limits of Actual treatments and safety
Types of Lasers used and their selected indications
Side effects and limitations
Present and future
How to do it
Clinical Practice & Videotapes
Hands-on
Course evaluation tests

There is need for schematic protocols of laser aesthetics, based on the actual knowledge of this discipline..
Attendees expected: Aesthetics. physiotherapists
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Lasers & light sources

Aesthetics Indications

Procedures

Law concepts

Safety

How to do it

Patient pre- & post-treatment: the role of the aesthetic operator

New applications

NOVEMBER 11^th h 14:00- 18:00

BRIEF COURSE ON LASER DIABETOLOGY

Director: P. Ramdawon (Mauritius Rep.)
The main purpose of this Course is teaching the rational use of the hypoglycemic effect of Laser beams in types I and II diabetes.
Attendees expected: gen. practionner,, diabetologists, endocrinologists

COURSES: GENERAL PROGRAM

The main purpose of each Course is to teach laser use in substitution for/association with traditional techniques in cases where the laser use has favourable risk/effect and cost/benefit ratios.

We would like to establish why, when and how we must use laser in different medical sectors following the teaching scheme below:

Background on Diagnostic methods in each sector of Medicine
Background on Therapeutics Treatments
Background on the Limits of actual treatments and safety
Types of Lasers used and their selected indications
Side effects and limitations
Present and future
How to do it
Clinical Practice & Videotapes
Hands-on
Course evaluation tests

There is need for schematic protocols of laser treatment in each sector, based on the actual knowledge of this technique.

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SOCIAL PROGRAM		Number of Participants
WELCOME COCKTAIL	FREE
WINE AND CHEESE	FREE
GALA DINNER WITH MUSIC AND DANCE	EURO 100
GUIDED CITY TOUR	EURO 50
TOUR TO CORTONA (minimum 15 attendees)	EURO 100