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Photobiomodulation (PBM) for the Dental Professional

Metabolic Health

Presented by: Sara Jane Snyder, RDH, MBA

Original Publication Date: March 18, 2022

 

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Course Description:

Practical application of PBM for the dental professional. We will discuss PBM applications of dentin hypersensitivity, laser anesthesia, trismus, TMD, and more. Photobiomodulation (PBM Therapy), previously known as Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), is a laser or LED light therapy that improves tissue repair (skin wounds, muscle, tendon, bone, nerves), reduces inflammation, and reduces pain wherever the beam is applied. Usually applied by a doctor, therapist, or technician, treatments typically take 1 - 10 minutes and should be applied two or more times a week.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define Photobiomodulation (PBM) and elucidate its fundamental principles and applications.
  • Explain the therapeutic benefits of Photobiomodulation (PBM) for patients in various contexts.
  • Analyze and describe the mechanism of action underlying Photobiomodulation (PBM) and its physiological effects on biological systems.

Speaker Bio:

Sara Jane Snyder is a Registered Dental Hygienist with a Bachelor’s Degree in dental hygiene and an MBA. Since 2019, she has been the dental and oncology specialist for THOR Photomedicine, expanding the use of PBM in dental practices and oncology centers for the benefit of both patients and providers. Additionally, she teaches dental hygiene at Montgomery Community College.