Clinical Advances in Laser Dentistry: Emerging Therapeutic Concepts
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: laser dentistry; dental treatment guidelines; refractory endodontic infection; root canal therapy; minimally invasive endodontics.
Interests: enamel matrix derivative; periodontal regenerative therapy; propensity score; tooth splinting
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Laser dentistry has become a transformative tool in modern dental practice, providing precise, minimally invasive treatment options that improve patient comfort and clinical outcomes. Its ability to selectively target both hard and soft tissues allows for enhanced control during procedures, reduced bleeding and inflammation, faster healing, and fewer complications. These advantages make lasers invaluable in a range of specialties, including periodontology, endodontics, oral surgery, and restorative dentistry.
This Special Issue, titled “Clinical Advances in Laser Dentistry: Emerging Therapeutic Concepts”, invites original research, clinical studies, and reviews on lasers, LEDs, photodynamic therapy, and photobiomodulation.
We encourage submissions exploring light–tissue interactions, biomaterial integration, regenerative therapies, and innovative clinical protocols. By advancing understanding in biophotonics and laser applications, this issue aims to elevate both the science and practice of laser dentistry for improved therapeutic outcomes.
Dr. Satoshi Watanabe
Dr. Risako Mikami
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser dentistry
- dental treatment guidelines
- refractory endodontic infection
- root canal therapy
- minimally invasive endodontics
- anatomy
- cone-beam computed tomography
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