New Advances in Laser Dental Science and Biophotonics

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue "New Advances in Laser Dental Science and Biophotonics" provides a forum for the publication of papers on the technical, experimental, and clinical aspects of the use of dental lasers, including lasers in operative dentistry, cariology, periodontology, endodontics, implantology, prosthodontics, orthodontics, aesthetic dentistry, and oral surgery. In addition, this Special Issue will publish papers on the dental application of new lasers, basic laser–tissue interactions, laser safety, photobiomodulation, photodynamic therapy, low-level laser therapy, photodiagnostics, temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, and TMJ pain management.

Additionally, the latest breakthroughs and innovations in various cutting-edge biophotonic imaging techniques and their applications in biomedicine are welcomed. This collection of research articles brings together the most current developments in optical coherence tomography (OCT), optical coherence microscopy (OCM), photoacoustic tomography (PAT), photoacoustic microscopy (PAM), and fluorescence microscopy (FM). Additionally, the integration of machine learning into biomedicine will be explored to demonstrate its potential in advancing the capabilities of biophotonics.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all the contributing authors for their exceptional contributions to this Special Issue, and we hope this collection will serve as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of laser dental science and biophotonics.

Thank you all for your support and dedication to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in this fascinating domain.

Prof. Dr. Georgios E. Romanos
Guest Editor

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