Dental Professionals' Awareness and Usage of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in Clinical Practice

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Dear Prospective Participant,

This letter is a request for you to participate in a research project about photobiomodulation awareness and usage in the state of West Virginia. This project is being conducted by Caroline Cartwright, Grant Harman, Donald Ludwick and Parker Miller in the WVU Schoold of Dentistry under the supervision of Dr. Gerald Schoenborn DDS, a professor in the WVU School of Dentistry, to fulfill requirements for a Doctoral Degree from the School of Dentistry.

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to answer 17 questions on a survey identifying level of awareness of photobiomodulation use in Dental practices and clinics. Your participation in this project will take approximately three to four minutes. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate and in one of the chosen health professions. You will receive no compensation for your time, this survey is completely voluntary.

Your participation in this project will be kept as confidential as legally possible. Your involvement is anonymous. You will not be asked any questions that could lead back to your identity as a participant. All data will be reported in the aggregate. Your participation is entirely voluntary. You may skip any question that you do not wish to answer, and you may discontinue at any time. Your class standing, grades, student work status, or status on an athletic team, if applicable, will not be affected if you decide not to participate or withdraw. The West Virginia University Institutional Review Board's review of this research project is on file with the WVU Office of Human Research Protections.

If you have any questions about this research project, please feel free to contact Caroline Cartwright at 304-549-7272 or by email at cc00129@mix.wvu.edu, Dr. Gerald Schoenborn DDS at 814-688-5300 or by email at Gerald.shoenborn@hsc.wvu.edu. Additionally, you can contact the WVU Office of Human Research Protections at 304-293-7073.

I hope that you will participate in this research project, as it could help us better understand how much education on tongue brushing needs to be implemented when we are providing oral hygiene instructions to our patients and to the public as dental professions. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Caroline Cartwright

Grant Harman

Donald Ludwick

Parker Miller

Dr. Gerald Schoenborn DDS

WVU Protocol Number: 2509216528

This survey is part of a statewide effort to understand current levels of awareness, understanding, and interest in photobiomodulation (PBM), a light-based therapy increasingly used in dental and medical settings.

Note: All responses will be anonymous.

Time to complete: less than 5 minutes.

What is your primary dental role?

Years in dental practice:

Practice setting:

Have you heard of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy in dentistry?

How familiar are you with the term 'photobiomodulation'?

Which sources have contributed to your knowledge of PBM? (Check all that apply)

Dental school/residency

Continuing education courses (CE)

Colleagues

Journals or dental publications

Industry representatives or product training

Online platforms (webinars, YouTube, etc.)

Other

Do you currently use PBM in your dental practice?

Have you received training for PBM?

(If yes) Which clinical applications do you use PBM for? (Check all that apply)

Pain management

Wound healing

TMJ/TMD management

Nerve regeneration or paresthesia

Implant healing or bone regeneration

Mucositis or oral lesions

Periodontal therapy

Other

What is the response of the patients when using PBM?

(If no) What are the reasons you have not adopted PBM in your clinic? (Check all that apply)

Lack of knowledge or training

Uncertainty about clinical benefits

Cost of equipment

Lack of patient demand

Regulatory uncertainty

Other

To what extent do you agree with the following statement?
'Photobiomodulation is a valuable tool in modern dental care.'

Are you interested in learning more about photobiomodulation therapy in dentistry?

What format would you prefer for PBM education? (Check all that apply)

In-person CE courses

Online webinars

Hands-on workshops

Clinical case reviews

Articles or literature reviews

Other

What questions or concerns do you have about using PBM in dental settings?

Do you have any success stories or experiences with PBM you would like to share?

Select which applies to you:

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