Cure Pain and Improve Wound Healing using Light! Introducing Photobiomodulation in Dentistry

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Protrusive Dental Podcast

Jaz Gulati

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Welcome to the Protrusive Dental Podcast - the forward thinking podcast for dental professionals.

Join me alongside guest speakers as we discuss hot topics in Dentistry, clinical tips, continuing education and adding value to your life and career.

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Cure Pain and Improve Wound Healing using Light! Introducing Photobiomodulation in Dentistry – PDP234

Protrusive Dental Podcast

1 hour 4 minutes 36 seconds

3 months ago

Cure Pain and Improve Wound Healing using Light! Introducing Photobiomodulation in Dentistry – PDP234

Have you heard of Photobiomodulation (PBM)? Or are you thinking... ‘photo-what?!’

Is red light therapy just voodoo science—or is it already part of mainstream healthcare?

Can PBM really help with wound healing, pain relief, and even reduce the risk of dementia?

In this episode, Professor Praveen Arany joins Jaz Gulati to break down the science and clinical relevance of PBM in dentistry. They explore how this light-based therapy works, its applications in managing oral lesions, and why it’s already standard care for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

They also discuss real-world cases, practical protocols, and how PBM could shape the future of dental care. Whether you're a skeptic or just curious, this episode will open your eyes to an emerging and evidence-based treatment modality.

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Protrusive Dental Pearl: SHEEP Scoring as a practical tool to assess the prognosis and restorability of compromised teeth.

SHEEP stands for:

* S – Structure: Amount of remaining tooth structure

* H – History: Patient's dental and medical history (e.g. caries risk, trauma)

* E – Endodontics: Endodontic prognosis (ease/difficulty of root canal treatment)

* E – Expertise: Your personal skill and experience with managing such cases

* P – Periodontal: Periodontal condition and bone support

Each category is scored out of 10, and the total is doubled to give a percentage-based prognosis. This structured approach supports clinical decision-making, encourages honest reflection on the clinician's own skills, and enhances patient communication during consent. The method is backed by literature, including a paper co-authored by Martin Kelleher.

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Key Takeaways

* Photobiomodulation can significantly improve patient comfort and healing.

* The treatment is standard for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

* There are no known adverse effects of PBM when used correctly.

* PBM can be used effectively in various dental procedures.

* The future of PBM includes personalized treatment protocols.

* Research is ongoing to optimize PBM applications in dentistry.

* PBM is distinct from other laser treatments and has unique benefits.

* The technology is becoming more accessible to practitioners.

* Awareness of PBM's benefits is growing in the wellness industry.

ResourcesProf. Praveen Arany shares papers on:

* Light buckets and laser beams: mechanisms and applications of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy

* Photobiomodulation therapy: Ushering in a new era in personalized supportive cancer care

* Photobiomodulation Thera...