Suggested Texts and Reading Materials
Updated July 15, 2010
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Journals
The Journal of Laser Dentistry Donald J. Coluzzi, Editor
Academy of Laser Dentistry
3300 University Drive Suite 704
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Telephone 954-346-3776
www.laserdentistry.org
Email laserexec@laserdentistry.org; don@laser-dentistry.com
Photomedicine and Laser Surgery
(formerly titled Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine and Surgery)
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.,
2 Madison Avenue, Larchmont, NY 10538
Telephone (800) M-LIEBERT
www.liebertpub.com
Lasers in Dentistry, Parker, Steven, author
British Dental Association
64 Wimpole Street
London W1G 8YS
United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 (0) 020 7843 4729
www.nature.com/bdj
Journal of Oral Laser Applications
Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc
4350 Chandler Drive
Hanover Park, IL 60133
Telephone 800-621-0387
www.quintpub.com
Text Books
Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry Convissar RA, June 2010
Mosby Elsevier
3251 Riverport Lane
St Louis, MO
Telephone 800-325-4177
www.elsevier.com
Atlas of Laser Applications in Dentistry
Coluzzi DJ, Convissar RA, 2007 Quintessence
Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc
4350 Chandler Drive
Hanover Park, IL 60133
Telephone 800-621-0387
www.quintpub.com
Dental Applications of Advanced Lasers 2007 Edition
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Jeffrey G. Manni
JGM Associates, Inc 6 New England Executive Park, Suite 400
Burlington, MA 01803
Telephone 781-272-6692
www.jgma-inc.com
Laser medicine and surgery: fundamentals for the operating room and clinics
Gregory Absten, 2007
Professional Medical Education Association
PO Box 522379
Marathon Shores, FL 33052
800-435-3131.
www.LaserTraining.org
Dental Clinics of North America, Issue: October 2004, Vol 48 # 4
Lasers in Clinical Dentistry, Coluzzi D. & Convissar R, Editors
W. B. Saunders Publishing Co.
625 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Telephone: (800) 654-2452
www.us.elsevierhealth.com
Oral Laser Application
Moritz, A. 2006 Quintessence
Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc
4350 Chandler Drive
Hanover Park, IL 60133
Telephone 800-621-0387
www.quintpub.com
Laser Therapy: Clinical Practice and Scientific Background
Jan Tunér and Lars Hode Grängesberg, Sweden: Prima Books, 2002
Prima Books
Spjutvägen 11, 772 32
Grängesberg, Sweden
Fax: +46-240 23037
http://www.prima-books.com
Lasers in Dentistry Miserendino LJ, Pick RM, editors. 1995 Quintessence. Hanover Park, IL
Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc
4350 Chandler Drive
Hanover Park, IL 60133
Telephone 800-621-0387
www.quintpub.com
DVDs and Videos
Joyco Productions
8795 Ralston Rd., Suite 113 Arvada, Colorado 80002
Telephone (303) 421-0093 or Fax: (303) 403-9112
Email jmmedia8795@qwest.net
www.joycomultimedia.com
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Additional References
Laser Institute of America
13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 128
Orlando, FL 32826
Telephone 407-380-1553, Fax 407-380-5588
www.laserinstitute.org
The following references are available from the Laser Institute of America:
1.
American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers. ANSI Z136.1-1993. Orlando, Florida: The Laser Institute of America, 1993.
2.
American National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities. ANSI Z136.3-2007. Orlando, Florida: The Laser
Institute of America, 1996.
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Ball K. Lasers: The Perioperative Challenge. (2nd ed.) St. Louis: The C.V. Mosby Company, 1995. ISBN 0-8151-0524-X.
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Smith JF, ed. Laser Safety Guide. (9th ed.) Orlando, Florida: Laser Institute of America, 1995.
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U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Guidelines for Laser Safety and Hazard Assessment.
OSHA Instruction PUB 8-1.7. Washington, D.C., August 5, 1991.
Peer reviewed references for comparison of modalities and wavelengths
Laser versus scapel: Faster Better:
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Carruth JAS. Resection of the tongue with the carbon dioxide laser. J Laryngol Otolaryngol 1982;96:529-543.
2.
Hall RR, et al. A carbon dioxide surgical laser. Ann Royal Coll Surg Eng 1971; 48:181-188.
3.
Fisher SE, et al. A comparative histological study of wound healing following CO2 laser and conventional surgical excision of canine
buccal mucosa. Arch Oral Biol 1983; 28(4): 287-291.
4.
Luomanen M, et al. Extracellular matrix in healing CO2 laser incision wound. J Oral Pathol 1987; 16:322-321.
5.
Kaminer R, et al. Bacteremia following laser and conventional surgery in hamsters. J Oral Maxillofacial Surg 1990; 48(1):45-48.
6.
White JM, et al. Use of the pulsed Nd:YAG laser for intraoral soft tissue surgery. Lasers Surg Med 1991; 11(5):455-461.
Laser versus scapel: Slower:
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Lippert BM, Teymoortash A, Folz BJ, Werner JA. Wound healing after laser treatment of oral and oropharyngeal cancer. Lasers Med
Sci 2003;18:36-42.
2.
Luomanen M. A comparative study of healing of laser and scapel incision wounds in rat oral mucosa. Scand J Dent Res 1987;95:6573.
3.
Pick RM, et al. Comparative wound healing of the scapel, Nd:YAG laser,and electrosurgery in oral mucosa. Inov Technologie Biologie
Med 1990; 11:116-121.
4.
Pogrel MA, at al. A comparison of carbon dioxide laser, liquid nitrogen cryosurgery and scapel wounds in healing. Oral Surg Oral Med
Oral Pathol 1990;69:269-273.
5.
Strauss RA, et al. A comparison of postoperative pain parameters between CO2 Laser and scalpel biopsies. J Oral Laser Applications
2006;6:39-42.
Laser versus scapel: equivalent:
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Arcoria CJ, Steele RE, Vitasek BA, Wagner MJ. Effects of coaxial CO2/Nd:YAG irradiation on periodontal wound healing. Lasers Surg
Med 1992;12:401-409.
2.
Cobb, CM. Lasers in periodontics: a review of the literature. J Periodontol. 2006 Apr;77(4):545-64.
3.
Rossman JA. Lasers in periodontics. A position paper by the American Academy of Periodontology. J. Periodontol 2002; 73:12311239.
Advantages of lasers:
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Aoki A, Mizutani K, Takasaki AA, et al. Current status of clinical laser applications in periodontal therapy. Gen Dent 2008;56:674-87.
2.
Bass LS, Treat MR. Laser tissue welding—a comprhensive review of current and future clinical applications. Laser Surg Med 1995;
17(4):315-349.
3.
Christensen GJ. Soft tissue cutting with lasers versus electrosurgery. J Am Dent Assoc 2008 139(7):981-984
4.
Gama SK, deAraujo TM, Pinheiro AL. Benefits of the use of the CO2 laser in orthodontics. Lasers Med Sci 2008; 23:459-465.
5.
Haytac M, Ozcelik O. Evaluations of patient perceptions after frenectomy operations: a comparison of carbon dioxide laser and
scalpel techniques. J Periodontol 2006;77(11):1815-1819
6.
Spitz SD. Lasers in prosthodontics: clinical realities of a dental laser in a prosthodontic practice. Alpha Omegan 2008;101(4):188-194
7.
Weiner GP. Laser dentistry practice management. Dent Clin N Am 2004 48(4): 1105-1126.
Peer reviewed articles about fundamentals of dental lasers:
1.
Coluzzi DJ. Fundamentals of Lasers in Dentistry. J Laser Dent 2008; 16(Spec. Issue):4-10
2.
Joffe SN. Lasers in medicine. In: Driggers RG, editor. Encyclopedia of optical engineering, volume 2. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.,
2003:1045-1056.
3.
Knappe V, Frank F, Rohde E. Principles of lasers and biophotonic effects. Photomed Laser Surg 2004;22(5):411-417.
4.
McKenzie AL. Physics of thermal processes in laser-tissue interaction. Phys Med Biol 1990;35( 9):1175-1209.
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Miserendino LJ, Levy G, Miserendino CA. Laser interaction with biologic tissues. Chapter 3 in: Miserendino LJ, Pick RM, editors.
Lasers in dentistry. Chicago: Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., 1995:39-55.
Niemz MH. Laser-tissue interaction. Fundamentals and applications. 3rd enlarged ed. Berlin, Germany: Springer, 2007:45-46.
Parker S, et al. The use of laser energy for therapeutic ablation of intraoral hard tissues. Position paper: Science and Research
Committee, Academy of Laser Dentistry. J Laser Dent 2007; 15(2) 78-86.
Russel AD. Lethal effects of heat on bacterial physiology and structure. Sci Prog 2003;86:115-37.
Seka W, Rechmann P, Featherstone JDB, Fried D. Laser ablation of dental hard tissue. J Laser Dent 2007;15(2):61-72.
Selting W. Fundamental erbium laser concepts: Part 1. J Laser Dent 2009; 17(2):87-93.
Springer TA, Welch AJ. Temperature control during tissue welding. Appl Optics 1993;32(4):517-525.
Sweeney C, et al. Laser safety in dentistry: a position paper. Laser safety committee, Academy of Laser Dentistry. J Laser Dent
2009;17(1):39-49.
Swick, MD. Laser-tissue interaction. J Laser Dent 2009; 17(1) 27-33.
Peer Reviewed articles about different wavelengths (selected references):
1.
Adrian JC, Gross A. A new method of sterilization: the carbon dioxide laser. J Oral Pathol 1979: 8: 60–61.
2.
Ando Y, Aoki A, Watanabe H, Ishikawa I. Bactericidal effect of erbium YAG laser on periodontopathic bacteria. Lasers Surg Med 1996:
19: 190–200.
3.
Aoki A, et al. Lasers in non-surgical periodontal therapy. Periodontology 2000, 2004 (36):59-97.
4.
Aoki A, Mizutani K, Takasaki AA, et al. Current status of clinical laser applications in periodontal therapy. Gen Dent 2008;56:674-87.
5.
Bach G, et al. Coventional versus laser-assisted (diode) therapy of periimplantitis: a five year comparative study. Implant Dent 2000;
9(3):247-251.
6.
Bass LS, Treat MR. Laser tissue welding—a comprehensive review of current and future clinical applications. Laser Surg Med 1995;
17(4):315-349.
7.
Borrajo JL, et al. Diode laser (980nm) as adjunct to scaling and root planning. Photomed Laser Surg 2004; 22(6): 509-12.
8.
Christensen GJ. Soft tissue cutting with lasers versus electrosurgery. J Am Dent Assoc 2008 139(7):981-984.
9.
Cobb CM, Low SB, Coluzzi DJ. Lasers and the treatment of chronic periodontitis. Dent Clin N Am 2010; 54: 35-53.
10.
Crespi R, et al. Effects of Er:YAG Laser Compared to Ultrasonic Scaler in Periodontal Treatment: A 2-Year Follow-Up Split-Mouth
Clinical Study. J Periodontol 2007; 78(7): 1195-1200.
11.
Fornaini C, et al. Nd:YAG and diode lser in the surgical management of soft tissues related to orthodontic treatment. Photomed
Laser Surg 200; 25(7): 381-392.
12.
Haytac M, Ozcelik O. Evaluations of patient perceptions after frenectomy operations: a comparison of carbon dioxide laser and
scalpel techniques. J Periodontol 2006;77(11):1815-1819
13.
Ishikawa I, et al. Application of lasers in periodontics: true innovation or myth. Periodontology 2009; 50:90-126.
14.
Kato T, et al. Bacterial efficacy of carbon dioxide laser against bacteria-contaminated titanium implant and subsequent cellular
adhesion to irradiated area. Lasers Surg Med 1998; 23(5): 290-309.
15.
Kreisler M, et al. Clinical efficacy of semiconductor laser application as an adjunct to conventional scaling and root planing. Lasers
Surg Med. 2005 Dec;37(5):350-5.
16.
Kreisler M, et al. Effect of Nd:YAG, Ho:YAG, Er:YAG, CO2 and GaAlAs laser irradiation on surface properties of endosseous implants.
Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2002 Mar-Apr;17(2):202-11.
17.
Miyazaki A, et al. Effects of Nd:YAG and CO2 laser treatment and ultrasonic scaling on periodontal pockets of chronic periodontitis. J
Periodontol 2003; 74(2):175-180.
18.
Moritz A, Schoop U, Goharkhay K, Schauer P, Doertbudak O, Wernisch J, Sperr W. Treatment of periodontal pockets with a diode
laser. Lasers Surg Med 1998: 22: 302–311.
19.
Neill ME, et al. Clinical efficacy of the Nd:YAG laser for combination periodontitis therapy. Pract Periodont Aesthet Dent
1997;9(suppl) 1-5.
20.
Olivi G, Genovese MD. A dental laser and a microscope: the perfect match. J Laser Dent 2009; 17(1): 6-12.
21.
Parker S. The use of laser energy in implantology. J Laser Dent 2008; 16(3):117-125.
22.
Pick RM, Pecaro BC. Use of the CO2 laser in soft tissue dental surgery. Lasers Surg Med 1987;7(2):207-213.
23.
Raffetto N, Gutierrez T. Lasers in periodontal therapy, a five-year retrospective. J Calif Dent Hyg Assoc 2001; 16:17-20.
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Rechmann P, Goldin DS, Hennig T. Er:YAG lasers in dentistry: An overview. In: Featherstone JDB, Rechmann P, Fried DS., editors.
Lasers in dentistry IV, January 25-26, 1998, San Jose, Calif. Proc. SPIE 3248. Bellingham, Wash.: SPIE – The International Society for
Optical Engineering, 1998:2-13.
25.
Romanos G, Nentwig G. Diode laser (980 nm) in oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures: clinical observations based on clinical
applications. J Clin Laser Surg Med 1999; 17:193-197.
26.
Romanos GE. Clinical applications of the Nd:YAG laser in oral soft tissue surgery and periodontology. J Clin Laser Med Surg
1994;12(2):103-108.
27.
Ross G, Ross A. Low level lasers in dentistry. Gen Dent. 2008; 56: 629-634.
28.
Rossman JA. Lasers in periodontics. A position paper by the American Academy of Periodontology. J. Periodontol 2002; 73:12311239.
29.
Schultz RJ, et al. Bactericidal effects of the neodymium:YAG laser: in vitro study. Lasers Surg Med 1986: 6: 445–448.
30.
Schwarz F, et al. Periodontal treatment with an Er:YAG laser or scaling and root planing. A 2-year follow-up split-mouth study. J
Periodontol 2003;74:590–596.
31.
Schwarz F, et al. Laser application in non-surgical periodontal therapy: a systematic review. J Clin Periodontol 2008: 35 (suppl 8): 2944.
32.
Spitz SD. Lasers in prosthodontics: clinical realities of a dental laser in a prosthodontic practice. Alpha Omegan 2008;101(4):188-194
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Ting CC, et al. Effects of Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Irradiation on the Root Surface: Morphologic Analysis and Efficiency of Calculus Removal. J
Periodontol 2007; 78(11):2156-2164.
Watanabe H, et al. Clinical assessments of the erbium:YAG laser for soft tissue surgery and scaling. J Clin Laser Med Surg 1996;
14:67-75.
Weiner GP. Laser dentistry practice management. Dent Clin N Am 2004 48(4): 1105-1126.
White JM, et al. Laser interaction with dental soft tissues: what do we know from our years of applied scientific research? In:
Rechmann P, et al. Lasers in dentistry VIII.Proc SPIE 2002; 4610:39-48.
White JM, et al. Nd:YAG and CO2 laser therapy of oral mucosal lesions. J Cin Med Surg 1998; 16(6): 299-304.
White JM, et al. Photothermal laser effects on intraoral soft tissue in vitro. J Dent Res 1992;70:221, abstract 925.
White JM, et al. Use of the pulsed Nd:YAG laser for intraoral soft tissue surgery. Lasers Surg Med 1991; 11(5):455-461.
Yung F. The use of an Er:YAG laser in periodontal surgery: clinical cases with long-term follow-up. J Lased Dent; 17(1):13-20.
Peer reviewed articles on photobiomodulation and photoactivated disinfection (selected references)
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Aleksic V, et al. Low-level Er:YAG laser irradiation enhances osteoblast
2.
Bjordal JM, et al. Low-level laser therapy in acute pain: a systematic
3.
Braun A, et al. Short-term clinical effects of adjunctive antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in periodontal treatment: a randomized
clinical trial. J Clin Periodontol 2008; 35:877-884.
4.
Carvalho CM, et al. Wavelength effect in tempromandibular joint pain: a clinical experience. Lasers Med Sci. 2009; 25(2): 229-32.
5.
Faria-Amorim JC, et al. Clinical study of the gingiva healing after gingivectomy and low-level laser therap. Photomed and Laser Surg
2006; 24(5): 588-594.
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Hamblin MR, Demidova TN. Mechanisms of low level light therapy. Proc SPIE 2006; 6140: 1-12.
7.
Kotlow LA. Photobiomodulation lasers and children’s dental care. J Laser Dent 2009: 17(3):125-130.
8.
Parker S. Photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy in the general dental practice. J Laser Dent 2009: 17(3):131-138
9.
Pesevska S, et al. Dentinal hypersensitivity following scaling and root planning: comparison of low-level laser and topical fluoride
treatment. Lasers Med Sci 2009; published online. proliferation through activation of MAPK/ERK Lasers Med Sci (2010) 25:559–569
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Qadri T, et al. The short-term effects of low-level lasers as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of periodontal inflammation. J Clin
Periodontol 2005; 32:714-719. review of possible mechanisms of action and clinical effects in randomized placebo-controlled trials.
Photomed and Laser Surg 2006; 24(2): 158-168.
11.
Robertson CA, Evans DH, Abrahamse H. Photodynamic therapy (PDT): a short review on cellular mechanisms. J Photochem Photobiol
B: Biolog 2009; 96:1-8.
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Ross G, Ross A. Photobiomodulation: an invaluable tool for all dental specialties. J Laser Dent 2009: 17(3):117-124.
13.
Takasaki AA, et al. Application of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in periodontal and peri-implant diseases. Periodontology
2000; 51: 109-140
14.
Turhani D, et al. Pain relief by single low-level laser irradiation in orthodontic patients undergoing fixed appliance therapy. Am J
Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2006; 130:371-7.
15.
Youssef M, et al. The effect of low-level laser therapy during orthodontic movement: a preliminary study. Lasers Med Sci 2008;
23:27-33.
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