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Episode 492: Photobiomodulation and What it Can Do for Dentistry

The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast
Guest: Dr. Scott Benjamin CE Credits: 0.25 CEU
Release Date: 8/10/2023
Dental Lasers
In this episode we will discuss photobiomodulation (PBM) and how it plays a role in reducing inflammation and healing in dentistry. Joining us today is an expert in the field of dental lasers, Dr. Scott Benjamin. He is currently in private practice in upstate NY and has faculty appointments at several universities. He is the Chairman of the ADA Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers and a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry.

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Presenter Information: Dr. Scott Benjamin

Presenter Bio
Dr. Scott Benjamin Dr. Scott Benjamin is a native of the Tri-County area and is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine and has been in full-time private practice in the Tri-Town Area for over 25 years. He has been a leader in computerized dental practice management since its' infancy.
Dr. Benjamin has presented internationally at major dental meetings, universities, workshops, study clubs, and user meetings and has published more than 100 articles on dental technology in over a dozen publications on topics ranging from computerization, and the Internet to micro air abrasion, diagnostic modalities, and lasers. Dr. Benjamin is presently the Technology Editor of “The Journal of Practical Hygiene” (JPH), the Section Editor of Advanced Technologies for “The Journal of Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry” (PPAD), and is on the editorial board of “The Journal of the Academy of Laser Dentistry” (JALD).
Dr. Benjamin has been appointed as a member of the Presidential Task Force on the National Healthcare Information Network (NHIN). He is also a member of ADA Standards Committee on Dental Informatics (ADA-SCDI), and is the Working Group Chair for three sub committees: Data Redundancy, Archiving, and Storage; Digital Photography and Imaging; and The Electronic Patient Dental Record. He is also a member of the ADA Standards Committee on Dental Products (ADA-SCDP) and is on the Board of Directors for the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), a member of the National Dental Electronic Data Interchange Council (NDEDIC) Board of Trustees, President of the Tri-County Dental Society and Vice-President of the Sixth District Dental Society of the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA).
Dr. Benjamin also is a Visiting Professor at the SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, participated in the World Health Organization's (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Oral Cancer and Precancer 2005 Closed Session Working Group on “Potentially Malignant Oral Mucosal Lesions and Conditions Terminology; Classification; Diagnosis and Prognosis”.
Dr. Benjamin’s interest in technology and advancing computerization in dentistry began with his first practice management system, in the early 1980’s, and was instrumental in the development and implementation of electronic insurance submittals, in the mid 1980’s while serving as an advisor to several dental technologies companies, and is continuing to assist in the progression of digital electronic patient records into mainstream dentistry.
His interest continues today on a much broader scale with his involvement in the development of clinical screening, diagnostic, and treatment modalities and incorporating the appropriate utilization of advanced technologies into the everyday clinical dental practice. Dr. Benjamin is a consultant and advisor for many dental practices and several dental technology companies utilizing his expertise in clinical dentistry, digital radiography, imaging, practice management, dental computerization, and workflow.
Commercial Disclosure
In addition to the commercial disclosure information below, Scott Benjamin also has an affiliation with:
Advanced Integration & Mentoring Inc. (AIM), Sidney, NY
Comprehensive Dental Technologies, Inc., Hancock, NY
Sirona Dental Inc., Charlotte, NC
National Dental Inc., Barrie, ON
Air Techniques, Melville, NYoraPharma, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ
Lexi-Comp, Inc., Hudson, OH
ICE Health Systems, Inc., Calgary, AB & Las Vegas, NV
DentLight, Inc., Richardson, TX
LED-Medical Diagnostics, Inc., Barnaby, BC, Canada
Lecturer, Advisor, Trainer, or Consultant for Several Dental Mfgs,& Dealers
This free Viva presentation is made possible through the continued support of Viva Learning Originals. Dr. Scott Benjamin is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Viva Learning, Air Techniques, Septodont. Dr. Scott Benjamin may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Viva Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.

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