Recent Advances in Photodynamic Therapy for Dental Diseases
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Delivery and Controlled Release".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, QC H3G 2W1, Canada
Interests: biomaterials; photodynamic therapy; photosensitizer; antibacterial; drug delivery; dental material; bone regeneration
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has emerged as a promising adjunctive treatment for various dental diseases, offering a non-invasive and effective approach for managing infections, inflammation, and tissue regeneration. Recent advancements in PDT for dental applications have focused on optimizing light delivery systems, improving photosensitizer efficacy, and enhancing treatment outcomes for conditions such as periodontal disease, caries, oral cancer, and bacterial infections. PDT’s antibacterial properties have gained significant attention, providing an alternative to traditional antibiotics in combating oral pathogens. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest developments in PDT, including novel photosensitizers, advanced nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery, and innovative light sources that increase therapeutic precision. The application of PDT in combination with other therapeutic modalities, as well as its role in personalized dental care, will also be explored.
In parallel, advancements in biomaterials for dental applications have opened new avenues for improving the treatment of dental diseases. The development of novel biomaterials has proven to be vital in addressing issues like periodontal and alveolar bone defects. These materials not only support the healing of damaged tissues but also enable the delivery of therapeutic agents in a controlled manner, further enhancing the effectiveness of treatment.
This Special Issue, entitled “Recent Advances in Photodynamic Therapy for Dental Diseases”, invites contributions that explore the latest innovations in PDT, drug delivery systems, and biomaterials. By advancing both PDT and biomaterial technologies, this Special Issue aims to contribute to the ongoing progress in dental therapeutics.
Pharmaceutics invites submissions focused on drug delivery systems and novel formulations related to dental tissue engineering and PDT, while Biomedicines encourages submissions on novel materials and biotechnology for dental applications.
We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Patricia Comeau
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- photodynamic therapy
- biomaterials
- nanoparticles
- dental
- bone tissue engineering
- drug delivery
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