Photobiomodulation (PBM) is the therapeutic use of red and near-infrared light to stimulate healing, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain—without drugs, heat, or invasive procedures. This talk introduces PBM to healthcare professionals new to the field, charting its origins, current applications, and future promise.
Attendees will receive a concise explanation of PBM’s mechanisms of action—focused on light absorption by mitochondrial chromophores, enhanced ATP production, modulation of reactive oxygen species, and downstream signaling effects that support tissue repair, immunomodulation, and analgesia.
We’ll review clinical examples from medicine, dentistry, and physical therapy, including evidence-based protocols for musculoskeletal pain, oral mucositis, wound healing, and peripheral nerve injuries. A short treatment video may be shown to provide practical context. PBM’s safety profile will be addressed, emphasizing its non-ionizing, non-thermal, and non-cytotoxic nature, alongside a brief review of contraindications and transient side effects.
The session will conclude with a look at our most recent and compelling breakthrough—an example that underscores the potential of PBM to reshape therapeutic paradigms. This presentation aims to be evidence-led, clinically relevant, and accessible for healthcare professionals evaluating PBM’s role in patient care.
Accreditatie aangevraagd voor tandartsen: DG1, 20 AE
Tandarts, Arts: 280 euro
VUB-alumni, UTC-medewerkers, Mondhygiënisten: 220 euro
Student UG, KUL & VUB: 20 euro
10-12-2026 van 09u00-12u30
Locatie: VUB UTC - Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Jette (route Google maps)
