LightScalpel

01/14/2026

01/13/2026

Huge congratulations to Dr. Ann Bynum, DDS — a 2026 recipient of the Kumar Patel Prize in Laser Surgery.

Dr. Bynum is being recognized for her outstanding contributions to pediatric dental laser surgery education, including tongue-tie release and frenectomy training, and for championing a truly multidisciplinary model of care.

Her story is a reminder that leadership matters: building the right team, supporting colleagues, and mentoring the next generation so more communities can benefit from coordinated care.

Read Dr. Bynum’s full recipient profile here:
americanlaserstudyclub.org/blog/dr-ann-bynum-2026-kumar-patel-prize-recipient

01/13/2026

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01/12/2026

Board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Austin Rodenberg of ELM Pediatric Dentistry and the Kentucky Tongue Tie Center now offers. He uses state-of-the-art LightScalpel CO2 laser procedures for infants, children, and adolescents. Dr. Rodenberg focuses on tongue- and lip-tie releases (frenectomy) to help improve breastfeeding, latch, and early feeding challenges, and also uses the LightScalpel for a wide range of pediatric soft-tissue procedures.

LightScalpel treatment benefits for patients include reduced bleeding, less swelling and discomfort, a lower risk of infection, shorter procedure time, and a smoother recovery. In many cases, procedures are bloodless and require no sutures.

Dr. Rodenberg's interest in treating tongue and lip ties began after his own son experienced feeding complications from an undiagnosed tongue tie, leading him to pursue additional training and to champion an interdisciplinary approach with lactation consultants, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and myofunctional therapists.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment, visit elmpediatricdentistry.com or kytonguetie.com, or call (502) 754-6633. The American-made LightScalpel CO2 laser is an ideal tool for virtually all pediatric soft-tissue procedures.

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01/06/2026

Dr. Mary Wiechart of Wiechart Dental Smile Studio in Spencerville, OH, now offers LightScalpel CO₂ laser tongue- and lip-tie release (frenectomy) for patients of all ages. After proper diagnosis, a LightScalpel frenectomy procedure can be performed with precise control and, in most cases, little to no bleeding.

In addition to frenectomy, Dr. Wiechart uses the LightScalpel CO₂ laser for several other procedures, including fibroma removals, implant uncovering, gingivectomies, and gum tissue recontouring.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wiechart, visit wiechartdental.com or call (419) 812-2220.

The American-made LightScalpel CO₂ laser is FDA-cleared for numerous oral soft-tissue surgical procedures. To learn more about the and its benefits, please visit: www.lightscalpel.com/patient-laser-surgery

12/31/2025

Happy New Year to the dentists, surgeons, and teams who serve patients every day! Thank you for trusting our CO2 laser to deliver precise, comfortable care.

If 2026 is the year you finally decide to check out a demo, reply “demo” and we’ll send virtual and in-office options.

12/30/2025

David E. Stall, DMD (Water's Edge Dental, West Chester, PA) shared a simple but instructive soft-tissue case involving tooth #8. The patient presented with a localized red spot of inflammation at the gingival margin. On exam, Dr. Stall noted a subgingival depression in the enamel, consistent with a localized irritant/foreign-body source contributing to inflammation and an uneven gingival margin.

Using a LightScalpel surgical CO2 laser, Dr. Stall performed conservative gingival margin reshaping and de-epithelialization around #8 (documented from pre-treatment through 2- and 4-week follow-ups). CO2 laser energy is strongly absorbed by water-rich soft tissue, supporting precise ablation with good visibility and hemostasis during many oral soft-tissue procedures.

Thank you, Dr. Stall, for sharing this interesting case.

Do you have a well-documented case using a LightScalpel CO2 laser? We love featuring real-world dentistry with clear clinical notes and follow-up. Message or email us at info@lightscalpel.com

12/29/2025

Early Bird Ends Dec 31! – Save Up To $300. Register now at BreatheAndThrive.org to secure your seat.

Breathe, sleep, and grow better care for your patients. Join us at the 2026 Breathe and Thrive Symposium in Las Vegas, February 6-8, at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa, for three days focused on TOTS, airway and sleep health, laser surgery, breastfeeding, and frenectomy/frenuloplasty.

Learn from dozens of expert speakers, experience hands-on laser wet labs, and bring home practical protocols you can use right away in your clinic.

See you there!

12/17/2025

🗓️ Free Webinar (90 minutes) — Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM PT (7:30 PM ET)

Everything you need to safely and successfully release restrictive tethered oral tissues (RTOTS) with Dr. Lawrence Kotlow and the American Laser Study Club.

This practical session covers:
✅ How to recognize common signs and functional red flags
✅ Safety-first technique principles and risk areas
✅ Aftercare priorities and team-based coordination to support healing and reduce reattachment risk

No CE credits. 🎥 All registrants will receive the recording link after the webinar.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4417658388289/WN_mqr9p6sISgur_B5eriTlXg #/registration

12/16/2025

Dentists: ready to master frenectomies with a complete, repeatable system for infants, children, and adults?

LightScalpel is excited to share The Untethered Way: Frenectomy Protocols for All Ages—led by Dr. Meggie Graham and Dr. Liz Turner (Untethered Airway Health Centers). This comprehensive online training is built for real-world restorative practices and covers what to do before, during, and after releases across every age group.

Inside the Online-Only Course:
- 6+ hours of video training
- 8 CE credits
- Step-by-step protocols: assessment, technique, healing, and what to do when things do not go perfectly
- Live case videos with decision-point breakdowns
- Suturing tutorials, complication drills, and implementation templates
- Lifetime access (train your team later)

Course begins January 12, 2026. Pre-order now for special pre-sale pricing, and check out the Frenectomy Mastery Bundle to save $1,000 if you want the live intensive too. 🔥

CTA: Take the online course here: https://theuntetheredway.com/frenectomy-course

12/12/2025

Holiday Party recap. 🎄 We took a break from the day-to-day to celebrate together with a white elephant gift exchange, catered BBQ lunch, bingo, raffles, and plenty of laughs. Most importantly, it was a chance to slow down, connect, and enjoy time together as a team.

Grateful for everyone who made it such a great day. Happy Holidays!

12/12/2025

For years we have been saying… we want to manage our tongue tie release procedures, the way we would want to be cared for with our own babies. And this week in our beautiful new space we got to do that for the first time. From the pre-care, during the procedure, to the follow up care we want to help what can be a really overwhelming time Be just a little bit easier. We dreamed it up this way because…we were moms first!