Medical and Dental Care, Photobiomodulation and Photomedicine

Dear Colleagues,

Research in medical and dental fields is in continuous progress. The aim of our topic is to open the door for all studies in medical and dental fields.

Furthermore, the use of photobiomodulation (PBM) with low-level lasers or light-emitting diodes was stated in the early 1960s for different therapeutic purposes. Since that date, considerable advances have been noticed in this medical field. Different lights at different wavelengths are employed because of the difference in tissue penetration depth and tissue absorption. The literature shows important therapeutic applications in the reduction in inflammation, pain relief, acceleration of tissue regeneration, replacement of acupuncture needles, muscle relax, treatment of numerous neurological and psychological conditions, cellular anti-apoptotic effect, cellular antioxidant responses, increase in tissue immunity, in crease of tissue blood flow, increase in cell metabolism, etc. The photobiomodulation parameters and dosimetry (irradiance, quantity of energy delivered, duration, and frequency of the treatments) are in continuous improvement and adaptation, aiming to allow reproducibility and predictability of treatment outcomes. The aim of our topic is to collect clinical applications of PBM and to update the knowledge on dosimetry and PBM parameters in order to disseminate and to promote the use of PBM in the medical and dental fields.

Looking forward to receiving your manuscripts.

Prof. Dr. Samir Nammour
Topic Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Dr. Chukuka Samuel Enwemeka
Prof. Dr. Aldo Brugnera Junior
Topic Associate Editor-in-Chief