The oral cavity is a complex environment where hard and soft tissues exists in close proximity and all with bacteria laden saliva.  Both hard and soft tissue are vulnerable to laser treatment but the biophysics governing laser tissue interaction demands a knowledge of all factors involved in laser delivery. The aim of this review is to describe the application of lasers in oral soft tissue procedures. Soft tissue lasers are becoming popular among the clinicians due to their potential value in surgical procedures providing surface sterilization, dry surgical field and increased patient acceptance. The aim of this review is to describe the soft tissue applications of lasers in dentistry.