Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBM)
/ Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) Training
Course Type: Live On-line Virtual Course
Instructor: James Carroll
Date & Time: To Be Announced
Credit Hours: 8 Lecture Credit Hours
This 8 credit hour live virtual online course teaches "first principles" of Photobiomodulation (PBM) commonly referred to in the past as Low Level Laser (Light) Therapy (LLLT) which has also been referred to as Phototherapy or Photomedicine is the use of light energy for the treatment of musculoskeletal and dental pathologies. This training course is primarily intended for treating dental pain, musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic, and TMJ pain. The primary roles of PBM therapy are to manage the inflammatory response and enhancing the healing after extractions, hard and soft tissue surgical procedures, and restorative procedures.
This online training course teaches "first principles": from light absorption, the cascade of intracellular and extra cellular effects, physiological changes and clinical outcomes and is based on research at Harvard Medical School and other peer reviewed publications. The extended knowledge therapy matrix discussed is a simple model for understanding PBM mechanism of action, clinical effects and treatment methods. In the course these principles are explained in simple terms with good illustrations and supporting videos. The course focuses on wound healing and other tissue regeneration applications as well as the management of chronic pain syndromes.
Topics discussions activities include the science, research, and clinical evidence for PBM applications in today's dental and systemic healthcare. Especially for PBMrole in the management of inflammation, edema, dental specific pain, joint pain, wound healing, and tissue regeneration. The goal is to obtain a knowledge matrix that is a simple model for understanding PBM’s mechanism of action, clinical effects and treatment methods. James Carroll, the course instructor is considered one of world’s foremost authorities and has given courses on PBM all around the globe. He has presented to both the United Nations (Click here to view UN presentation) and the US Congress (click here to view to presentation to congress) on the role and value the PBM has in enhancing dental and systemic healthcare. The course content is designed for all dental and medical professionals.
Course Objectives:
At the End of this Program Attendees Should Have and Understand:
- What is Photobiomodulation (Low Level Light Therapy).
- A basic knowledge of laser and light physics as it pertains to photobiomodulation.
- The intracellular and extra cellular effects of Photobiomodulation’
- The role of Photobiomodulation in healthcare.
- The patient benefits of photobiomodulation.