LIVE CE WEBINAR
Photo-Bio-Modulation: Better Patient Care Using Light Therapy
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 8:00 PM EST
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About this Webinar
This webinar is an introduction to various applications of Photo-Bio-Modulation (PBM) in clinical dental practice. From a brief history of lasers, discovery of their healing non-thermal effects, to definitions of basic concepts like dose and target tissue, to understanding the priority principles making clinical integration easy, this webinar is an essential first step in becoming a laser dentist. Many clinical applications will be covered including management of cold sores and canker sores, dry socket, xerostomia, TMJD, oral mucositis, gag reflex and more.
Learning objectives:
- Learn what is meant by Photo-Bio-Modulation non-thermal laser and LED applications.
- Understand why dose, penetration depth, various wavelengths of light and target tissues are all important components of the overall recipe for successful uses of Laser/LED technology.
- Learn about priority principles which should guide all clinicians and help achieve predictable patient outcomes.
YOUR PRESENTER
Dr. Marina Polonsky
DDS, MSC
Dr. Marina Polonsky graduated from the University of Toronto, Canada in 1999, with the Dean’s Gold Medal of Achievement, and is a member of Omega Kappa Upsilon Honour Dental Society and Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity. Since 1999, Dr. Polonsky has maintained a private general practice in Ottawa, Canada, with focus on multi-disciplinary treatment utilizing lasers of different wavelengths.
Dr. Polonsky holds a Mastership with WCLI (World Clinical Laser Institute) and a Master of Science in Lasers in Dentistry degree from RWTH University in Aachen, Germany. She is a recipient of the Advanced Proficiency Certificate and Mastership Certificate with the ALD (Academy of Laser Dentistry) and is a recognized member of the ALD Speaker Bureau. Dr. Polonsky is a founder of the Canadian Dental Laser Institute (CDLI), an organization dedicated to providing quality continuing education in Laser Dentistry in Canada. CDLI is the only ALD-affiliated international study club in Canada.
Dr. Polonsky is actively involved in the educational aspect of dental laser technology by teaching laser safety courses, Diode and Erbium certification courses, as well as lecturing world-wide on laser-assisted dentistry.
She is a key opinion leader (KOL) and a Clinical Mentor for Biolase Technologies Inc. and has been involved in the development of the newest all-tissue laser system, Waterlase Express.
Dr. Polonsky is the author of multiple scientific papers, reviews and case reports on the uses of lasers in dentistry. She serves on the editorial advisory boards for JLAD (Journal of Laser-Assisted Dentistry) and LIDS (Lasers in Dental Science) by Springer. Since 2017, Dr. Polonsky has been the Chief Editor of the Laser Dentistry issue of the Oral Health Journal and is a member of the Executive Committee of Oral Health.
Event Details
| 📅 Date | October 8, 2026 |
| 🕐 Time | 8:00 PM EST |
| 📺 Format | Zoom Webinar |
| 🎓 CE Credit | 1 |
| 💵 Cost | FREE |
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