EXHIBIT 23.1


                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement on 
Amendment No. 2 to Form S-3 (File No. 333-58329) of our report, which includes
an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going
concern, dated March 16, 1999 on our audits of the consolidated financial
statements and consolidated financial statement schedule of BioLase Technology,
Inc. We also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts".


/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Newport Beach, California
April 26, 1999