The second presentation is "Photobiomodulation in Clinical Orthodontic Practice." Presented by Timothy G. Shaughnessy, DDS, MS, consulting orthodontist to Biolux Research. Dr. Shaughnessy is an American Board of Orthodontics certified orthodontist, a director of the Atlanta Orthodontic Study Group, and a distinguished presenter having lectured extensively throughout U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and France on “Comprehensive Orthodontics.” Dr. Shaughnessy studied orthodontics at University of North Carolina School of dentistry, and has more than 25 years of private practice experience in Atlanta, Georgia.
“We are honored to work with the high caliber of investigators, researchers and clinicians expanding awareness of photobiomodulation in the world of orthodontics, states Peter Brawn DDS, founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Biolux Research Ltd. “The research is showing a very significant effect in terms of accelerating tooth movement without any statistical difference in root desorption and safety issues that are normally associated with accelerated orthodontic treatment.” Patients have commented on a noticeable reduction in patient discomfort associated to orthodontic treatment. “We feel strongly that LAO™ Light Accelerated Orthodontics will provide a dramatic reduction in orthodontic treatment timelines with safety and is noninvasive. Please reference www.bioluxresearch.com for further OrthoPulse™ information. OrthoPulse™ is currently not for sale and expecting FDA approval first quarter of 2015.”
Biolux Research is a world leader in the development of innovative Light Accelerated Orthodontics™ technology and products for use in orthodontics, implantology, and other dentistry markets. Biolux focuses on product development and clinical research, and its proprietary, patent-pending technologies have been developed to enhance clinical outcomes and dramatically reduce treatment timelines in orthodontics and dentistry in a safe, effective and noninvasive approach.
