The soft tissue dental diode laser is a versatile tool to add to an operatory. These dental lasers can be used to trim and shape soft tissue with reduced patient discomfort and minimal bleeding. The diode laser can be put to use in other applications such as periodontal treatments and endodontics. However, this is a side by side look at some of the dental diode lasers that have the ability to be used to provide the in-office whitening services today's dental patients demand.