Cure Pain & 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 (https://www.instagram.com/praveenarany/?hl=en) joins Jaz 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. Protrusive Dental Pearl: SHEEP Scoring as a practical tool to assess the prognosis and restorability of compromised teeth. (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20501684251328184) 🐑 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. 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. 📚 Resources Prof. Praveen Arany shares papers on: Light buckets and laser beams: mechanisms and applications of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy: https://www.scribd.com/document/888942631/2024-Light-Buckets-and-Laser-Beams-Mechanisms-and-Applications-of-Photobiomodulation-PBM-Therapy Photobiomodulation therapy: Ushering in a new era in personalized supportive cancer care: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39670136/ Photobiomodulation Therapy by Prof. Praveen R. Arany: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772414X25000027 Photobiomodulation therapy in management of cancer therapy-induced side effects: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36110957/ For full PDFs, you can check out Protrusive Guidance: https://protrusive.app You can find more of Prof. Praveen Arany’s scientific papers on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=N_Z79YgAAAAJ&hl=en 📢 Two Upcoming PBM Courses! ADA PBM Course – A dental-focused program by the American Dental Association. 📧 Contact: Sherie Tynes – tyness@ada.org PBM in Supportive Cancer Care – Held at Gustav Roussy Hospital, Paris. 📧 Contact: Dr. Camelia Billard – camelia.billard@gustaveroussy.fr If you liked this episode, check out Medication Related Osteonecrosis for GDPs – What You Need to Know (MRONJ) – PDP215 https://youtu.be/cZiHuYl0mlY?si=zhu1J2D8RM6GF4oj #PDPMainEpisodes #OralSurgeryandOralMedicine #BreadandButterDentistry #CareerDevelopment ----------------------------------- Apply for FREE access to the Nicest and Geekiest Dental Community in the World 🌍 https://protrusive.app - it’s absolutely Free We also have paid plans so you can Claim Verifiable CPD/CE + EXCLUSIVE content: https://protrusive.app 🔊 Subscribe on Apple: https://protrusive.co.uk/apple 🔊 Subscribe on Spotify: https://protrusive.co.uk/spotify 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protrusivedental/ Online Courses: 😬 Learn Occlusion Online: https://occlusion.online/ 📚 Learn TMD and Occlusal Appliances: https://www.splintcourse.com 🦷 Gain Confidence with Resin Bonded Bridges: https://rbbmasterclass.com 🎒 Learn Vertipreps, Rubber Dam and More: https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate Life by KV /kvmusicprod Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/kv/life Music promoted by Audio Library Life – KV (No Copyright Music)