hey Bob!
I guess we’re talking on two threads now – imagine that!

Anyway, I bought the 8 watt model, I purchased the CD-ROM based training program, which is basically a course in itself by George Burbach from U Cal (one of them). Mark Egan from Connecticut, the head of the Conn. state dental society and experienced “wet fingered” laser user will be coming to my office for a day to work with me and my staff. I guess I will be setting up patients for that day (not scheduled yet).
As long as I score a 70% or higher on two exams I take (a didactic portion and then a clinical simulation/hands-on portion), I receive a standard proficiency cert. This will get me an ALD standard proficiency cert when i join.

The meeting is too soon, so most likely next year.

I look forward to any guidance you can give me!