Author Archives: Ian

Course Testimonial: Silvie Inghels

Posted on 1 November 2020 by Ian

Silvie Inghels, Therapist“I liked everything about the training. Very well prepared content, top material, top presenter. Very well explained. Time flew. Many thanks!

Looking forward to the next sessions and also curious about all the new developments. Take care!”

Silvie Inghels
Therapist
Lummen, Belgium

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Course Testimonial: Dr Sonia Bordin-Aykroyd

Posted on 19 October 2020 by Ian

Dr Sonia Bordin-Aykroyd“I love all THOR’s trainings. James is very knowledgeable, didactic and scientific. It’s always a pleasure to listen to him. I am looking forward to hearing how the work on COVID is going.”

Dr Sonia Bordin-Aykroyd
Dentist
Grapevine TX, USA

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Managing Oral Mucositis with PBM

Posted on 19 October 2020 by Ian

Annette Quinn, RN, MSN | UPMC Hillman Cancer Centers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This session focuses on the use of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in the management of oral mucositis in oncology patients.

Educational Objectives

  • Identify the prevalence of oral mucositis (OM) in the oncology population.
  • Describe the benefits of PBM in the management of OM in this population.
  • Identify barriers to implementing a PBM program in oncology

Read more: https://www.thorlaser.com/oralmucositis/

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Disclaimer: These comments by healthcare professionals and their patients are solely their own. They are uncompensated personal stories about how they have used, or been impacted by, light therapy. These uses have not been reviewed or cleared by FDA.

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ALD PBM Symposium – October 14, 2020 Session

Posted on 18 October 2020 by Ian

James Carroll, FRSM, CEO | THOR Photomedicine Ltd, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Photobiomodulation for Orofacial Pain

Photobiomodulation (PBM) has many applications in dentistry with clinical trial evidence published for a wide range of painful pathologies, including postoperative pain, aphthous ulcers, orthodontic pain, burning mouth syndrome, postherpetic neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, stomatitis, oral mucositis, dentin hypersensitivity, temporomandibular disorder (TMD), and neck pain. PBM can also be used to desensitize teeth and even induce anesthesia.

How does PBM do this, what is the evidence, and how does one treat a patient? What treatment parameters (wavelength, power, beam area, irradiance, pulses, treatment time, energy and fluence) are required for a successful treatment? How much PBM is enough, how much is too much, how many treatments are needed, what intervals are required between treatment? What are the contraindications and treatment reactions, and are there any adverse effects? This presentation will address these issues.

Educational Objectives

  • Relate the potential range of PBM applications.
  • Describe how PBM works.
  • Understand dose as it relates to PBM treatment.
  • Comprehend how to treat various dental conditions with PBM.

Read more: https://www.thorlaser.com/oralmucositis/

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Course Testimonial: Judy Dancause

Posted on 8 October 2020 by Ian

Judy Dancause, Volunteer Liaison and Administrative Support Specialist“I enjoyed the training course – I waited a long time for it. I liked the flow and the way the breaks were set. Helped me to manage my time since I needed to multitask.”

Judy Dancause
Volunteer Liaison and Administrative Support Specialist
Martintown ON, Canada

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Diabetic foot ulcer case study / Testimonial from Ramsay Chiropractic

Posted on 6 October 2020 by Ian

Hi Mark,

I just wanted to share with you the treatment I have been giving a lady who had three toes amputated due to diabetes. She had an ulcer that wasn’t healing after 6 months and they wanted to amputate the rest of her toes. She came to me quite desperate.

I first saw her on the 15/8/20 and worked with her 3 times per week and the last couple of weeks 2 times per week. Now once a week and today she came and the hospital have told her the hole is completely gone and she no longer has to have her remaining toes amputated. Amazing!

How amazing is that?

Kind Regards,
Ann Ramsay
Ramsay Chiropractic

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Course Testimonial: Dr Mike Anderson

Posted on 27 September 2020 by Ian

Dr Mike Anderson“I liked everything about the training. The teaching notes are superb for following at the time but even more so for reference to later, both for the participant and to show to make a point when discussing LASER’s with skeptical colleagues. Access to your library collection is also great for similar reasons! 

I like the way THOR is developing specific transducers / probes etc. for specific problems e.g. the ‘lollipop’ for oral problems etc.; Keep spreading the word, thanks!”

Dr Mike Anderson
Specialist Physician in Occupational Medicine
Persistent (Chronic) Pain Management
Central Otago, New Zealand

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