Understanding Fotona NightLase®: Protocol, Workflow & Patient Evaluation

Join Dr. Keith Gressell for a focused introduction to Fotona NightLase®—a non-invasive, patient-friendly laser procedure used by dentists to address symptoms associated with sleep-disordered breathing. Fotona NightLase® utilizes laser energy to gently heat the oral mucosa, supporting tissue tightening through collagen contraction. The session will cover the core Fotona NightLase® protocol, treatment workflow, and key considerations for evaluating appropriate candidates. Dr. Gressell will also provide practical guidance on integrating the procedure into your practice and structuring the patient experience from consultation to follow-up.

Key Takeaways:

• Step-by-step walkthrough of the Fotona NightLase® treatment protocol
• How to apply energy settings, handpiece techniques, and session sequencing
• Understanding tissue response and laser-induced collagen contraction
• Best practices for managing treatment sessions and patient comfort
• Simple documentation methods for tracking progress across the series

Meet The Expert

Dr. Keith Gressell grew up in Scranton, PA. Yes, that Scranton from The Office! After graduating from The University of Scranton in 2001 with a BS in Biology/Physics, he attended Temple University School of Dentistry where he earned his DMD degree. Upon graduation, he joined the US Army as a Captain and was stationed in Germany. During his time in Germany, he served in two different theaters of operation, serving local nationals and military members in Afghanistan, Benin, and Iraq.

After completing his service obligation, Dr. Gressell obtained his German Dental License and worked in private practice in Germany. Dr. Gressell enjoys all aspects of General Dentistry, with a focus on Airway Management and Development. That “focus” incorporates an Overall Health approach and a desire to discover and treat the SOURCE of a patient’s issues, not looking at the patient as just a tooth. Our office slogan is that we treat the patient as a “whole” not a “hole” in a tooth. He takes pride in converting the most dental-phobic patients to dentist-loving ones with a good dose of chair-side comedy, bad singing, and somewhat “OK” dentistry! (See the comedy there already?!?).

In January of 2021, Dr. Gressell was appointed as a Board Member with the Washington State Department of Health. He is the dentist member overseeing the Denturist profession and was active on the committees to determine actions taken in developing the rules and recommendations for dentists and the treatment of sleep apnea via the Dental Collaboration Committee.

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