Centre for Biophotonics and Laser Science: Biomedical and Clinical Applications

Program Leader: Professor Laurence Walsh, Dentistry, University of Queensland

Overview

Biomedical and Clinical Applications is particularly concerned with applications of lasers and optical techniques to dentistry.

Publications

2004

Lee MT, Bird PS, WALSH LJ. "Photo-activated disinfection of the root canal: a new role for lasers in endodontics". Australian Endodontic Journal 2004;30(3):93-98.

Tsai PCL, Meyers IA, WALSH LJ. "Depth of cure and surface microhardness of composite resin cured with blue LRD curing lights". Dental Materials 2004; 20:364-369.

WALSH LJ, Liu JY, Verheyen P. "State of the Art: Tooth discolouration and its treatment using KTP laser-assisted tooth whitening". Journal of Oral Laser Applications 2004; 4(1):7-20

WALSH LJ. "Laser whitening 'down under'". Journal of Oral Laser Applications 2004; 4(1):65-66.

2003

WALSH LJ. " Photoactivated disinfection (PAD) and endodontics". Dental Practice 2003;14(5):88.

WALSH LJ. "The current status of laser applications in dentistry". Australian Dental Journal (Invited review. Accepted for publication 6/2/03).

WALSH LJ. "Germ warfare in the dental surgery". Dental Practice 2003;14(5):22.

Book chapters: 2005

Mount GJ, WALSH LJ, Brostek A. "Instruments used in cavity preparation". In Mount GJ & Hume WR. Preservation and restoration of tooth structure. 2nd Edn. Brisbane: Knowledge Books and Software. 2005. pp. 119-144.

Vlacic J, WALSH LJ. "Laser-activated fluoride therapy". In: Moritz A, Beer F. Atlas of Laser Dentistry. Berlin: Quintessence. In press (publication date May 2005).

Verheyen P, WALSH LJ, Wernisch J. "Laser assisted bleaching". In: Moritz A, Beer F. Atlas of Laser Dentistry. Berlin: Quintessence. In press (publication date May 2005).

WALSH LJ. "Low level laser therapy". In: Moritz A, Beer F. Atlas of Laser Dentistry. Berlin: Quintessence. In press (publication date May 2005).

WALSH LJ, Vlacic J. "Photo-activated disinfection". In: Moritz A, Beer F. Atlas of Laser Dentistry. Berlin: Quintessence. In press (publication date May 2005).

Conference presentations:

2004

Lee MT, WALSH LJ, Bird PS. "In vitro lethal photosensitization of E. faecalis using red visible lasers and LEDs in root canals". ADJ 2004;49(4):S16.

Vlacic J, Meyers IA, Middleton AJ, WALSH LJ. "Action spectrum of laser activated fluoride". IADR General Session, Hawaii, 2004.