Collaborating Organizations

Collaborating Organizations 

Another primary goal of the LiD-SIG is to collaborate with organizations that share the goal of promoting the science of lasers and light based technologies and the safe and effective use of these modalities in providing quality health care. The LiD-SIG membership has active participation in the following organizations and is grateful for their work and dedication in promoting and furthering these goals. Several members of the LiD-SIG have served as presidents, chairs and members of committees and working groups of these organizations that are collaborating with the LiD-SIG.

Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD)

The ALD was founded in 1993 following the merger of three societies, the Academy is the largest international organization devoted to laser dentistry and oral health care. Its members include general dentists, pediatric dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, endodontists, periodontists, prosthodontists, hygienists, and others interested in the field of laser dentistry. The ALD  membership also includes many commercial manufacturers of lasers, laser accessories and high-tech products.  Presently, the ALD has affiliated study clubs and members in over 10 countries around the world.

The Journal of Laser Dentistry, a peer reviewed online journal is the official publication of the Academy with Dr. Donald Patthoff serving as the Editor-in Chief. Additionally, Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery, is also an official journal of the ALD as well as both NAALT and WALT and is available online. It has delivered cutting-edge, peer-reviewed advances in phototherapy, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), photobiomodulation, laser surgery and surgery for over 35 years.

The Academy is committed to enhancing oral health through the use of lasers and light based technologies. As part of this commitment the ALD’s Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Scholarships and Grants Program was established over 20 years ago to promote the advancement of dental laser education and clinical research. Additionally, the Academy annually honors the top laser and light based technology researchers with the T. H. Maiman Award for Excellence in Dental Laser Research presented at their annual conference. The ALD mission is devoted to clinical education, research and guidelines for the safe and effective use of laser and light based technology. 

Website: https://www.laserdentistry.org/ 

ADA Standards Committee on Dental Informatics (SCDI)

The SCDI is a recognized ANSI Standards Development Organization (SDO). The SCDI develops informatics standards and technical reports to assist the dental profession with hardware and software selection, digital photography, interoperability, data security, and digital imaging solutions.  The SCDI is comprised of 44 voting members from the profession, dental industry, academia, and the government. The SCDI is organized into four subcommittees and 24 working groups working on the development or revision of technical reports or standards.  The working groups address specific topics and provide an opportunity for all interests to participate in the development of voluntary consensus standards and are comprised of volunteers from the profession, industry, academia, and government. The goal of the ADA-SCDI is to help dental practices streamline and empower their use of information technology. 

Website: https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/dental-standards/standards-committee-on-dental-informatics

ADA Standards Committee on 

Dental Products (SCDP)

The SCDP is a recognized ANSI Standards Development Organization (SDO).  The SCDP develops standards for dental materials, oral hygiene products, infection control products, dental equipment, dental instruments, CAD/CAM, lasers, and more. The Committee has representation from all interests in the United States in the standardization of materials, instruments and equipment in dentistry. The SCDP is comprised of 42 voting and 1 liaison members from the profession, dental industry, academia, and the government. The actual standards development occurs in its nine subcommittees and 65 working groups. The working groups address specific topics and provide an opportunity for all interests to participate in the development of voluntary consensus standards and are comprised of volunteers from the profession, industry, academia, and government. Website:  https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/dental-standards/dental-products

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 

ANSI is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the U.S. voluntary standards and conformity assessment system and strengthening its impact, both domestically and internationally. ANSI was founded in 1918 with the mission of enhancing  both the global competitiveness of U.S. businesses and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards, conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity.  It encompasses practically every industry, the Institute represents the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations, and 30 million professionals worldwide.

ANSI currently provides a forum for more than 240 ANSI-accredited standards developers representing approximately 200 distinct organizations in the private and public sectors. These groups work cooperatively to develop voluntary national consensus standards and American National Standards (ANS). As of 2017, there were approximately 10,500 such documents.

In order to maintain ANSI accreditation, standards developers are required to consistently adhere to a set of requirements or procedures known as the "ANSI Essential Requirements: Due process requirements for American National Standards", that govern the consensus development process. 

ANSI is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).   Website: https://www.ansi.org/about_ansi/overview/overview?menuid=1

American National Standards Institute's 

Accredited Standards Committee (ASC Z136) Committee Z136 on Laser Safety

The ANSI Accredited Standards Committee (ASC Z136) and related subcommittees creates the American National Standards which are the United States National Consensus Standards for Laser Safety. The ASC Z136 has 10 Standards Subcommittees (SSC) and 7 Technical Subcommittees. The SSC Z136.3 focuses specifically on the safety and utilization of lasers in all aspects of health care and is the creator of the American National Standard Z136.3-2018 for the Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care.  Additionally, SSC Z136.5 focuses on the use of lasers in Educational Institutions and is currently revising the American National Standard Z136.5 for the Safe Use of Lasers in Educational Institutions. 

The Laser Institute of America (LIA) acts as the Secretariat for the ANSI's ASC Z136 Committee on Laser Safety that creates and distributes the USA standards on the safe and effective use of lasers in all aspects of utilization.  All ANSI Laser Standards and additional information can be ordered in a hard copy or electronic version on the LIA website.

Website: https://www.lia.org/store   

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)

The ASLMS is the world's largest professional and scientific organization dedicated to promoting excellence in patient care by advancing laser applications and related light based technologies. It is dedicated to promoting research, education and high standards of clinical care in the field of laser applications in healthcare.  The society provides a forum for the exchange of scientific information and participation in communicating the latest developments in laser medicine and surgery to clinicians, research investigators, government and regulatory agencies, and the public.

The ASLMS was founded in 1981 due to the efforts of Dr. Leon Goldman, who is considered the father of laser medicine in the United States.  Its membership has grown at a steady pace from 150 in 1981 to now having over 4,500 members.  Attendance at the ASLMS annual conference held in the spring of every year and averages approximately 2,000 individuals.  Today the society has over 20 committees addressing the various aspects of lasers and light based technologies in healthcare.

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, by Wiley Publishing is a peer reviewed journal and is the official publication of the ASLMS and had its start in 1981 when the society was founded.

Website: https://www.aslms.org/  

International Organization for Standardization 

Technical Committee 106 for Dentistry (ISO/TC 106)

ISO/TC 106 is the International Standards Organization for standardization in oral health care in order to contribute to improved global health. ISO/TC 106 scope embraces the terms and definitions, performance requirements and clinically relevant laboratory test methods for all dental products. ISO/TC 106 was established in 1962 and met first in 1963 in England. The British Standards Institution held the secretariat until 2004 when it was transferred to the Standards Council Canada, and is now administered by the Canadian Dental Association. Nineteen countries have hosted the TC 106 annual meeting. 

Website:  https://www.iso.org/committee/51218.html

Laser Institute of America (LIA)

LIA  is the professional society for laser applications and safety that was founded in 1968 by people who represented the heart of the profession. In fact, laser pioneers such as Dr. Arthur Schawlow and Dr. Theodore H. Maiman were among LIA’s original founders who set the stage for LIA's mission to promote laser applications and their safe use through education, training and symposia. 

The LIA is a recognized ANSI Standards Development Organization (SDO) and is the Secretariat for the ANSI Z136 Committee on Laser Safety that creates and distributes the USA standards on the safe and effective use of lasers in all aspects of utilization. 

LIA membership consists of a group of academic scientists, developers, engineers, and healthcare professions who are truly passionate about taking an emerging new laser technology and turning it into a viable industry . Its mission is to foster lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide. LIA cultivates innovation, ingenuity and inspiration to promote the continued growth and safe use of laser applications. Website: https://www.lia.org/  


All ANSI Laser Standards and additional information can be ordered in a hard copy or electronic version on the LIA website: https://www.lia.org/store   

North American Academy for PhotobiomoduLation Therapy (NAALT)

NAALT's purpose is to be a forum for therapeutic light therapy practitioners in North America (Mexico, USA and Canada).  NAALT's goal is to promote phototherapy as a valid health care treatment modality, and to improve understanding of photobiological mechanisms, basic therapeutic light physics, safety, treatment parameters, techniques, regulatory issues and reimbursement. 

Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery, is the official journal of both NAALT and WALT.  The journal is published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. and is available online.  It has delivered cutting-edge, peer-reviewed advances in phototherapy, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), photobiomodulation, laser surgery and surgery for over 35 years.

 Website: https://www.naalt.org/

The Optical Society of America (OSA)

OSA is the leading forum for light science and technology. Its mission is to promote the generation, dissemination, and application of knowledge in optics and photonics. OSA was founded in 1916 and serves the global community through content and events that are authoritative, accessible, and archived, and through its education, advocacy and outreach programs.

OSA’s values of innovation, integrity, inclusivity and impact (“i4”) underpin all of its activities, and the commitment to excellence and diversity are the hallmarks of its initiatives.  

  

Website: https://www.osa.org/en-us/home/

SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics 

SPIE is a not-for-profit educational society organized to advance emerging light-based technologies through interdisciplinary information exchange, continuing education, publications, career development, and advocacy.

Founded in 1955 as the Society of Photographic Instrumentation Engineers and serves more than 255,000 constituents from 183 countries with its International office in Bellingham, Washington, USA.  SPIE advances education in the global community, including on-going programs that provide free access to the SPIE Digital Library to high schools and institutions in disadvantaged countries.

Website: https://spie.org/about-spie?SSO=1

World Association for Light Therapy (WALT)

WALT's mission is to stimulate high quality research in photobiomodulation, offer evidence-based guidance, education and standards for best practice in low level laser therapy and contribute to the promotion of health and quality of life. WALT was founded in 1994 in Barcelona, Spain at the congress for The International Laser Therapy Association (ILTA) and The International Society for Laser Application in Medicine (ISLAM). When these two international organizations merged WALT was formed. WALT is the world’s leading organization for the purpose of promoting research and education in the field of photo-biostimulatory treatment with lasers and other light sources. Currently, the worldwide organization WALT and its members comprise the world’s leading experts in all forms of treatment with photo-biostimulatory light treatment; including Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) or Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT).

Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery, is the official journal of both NAALT and WALT.  The journal is published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. and is available online.  It has delivered cutting-edge, peer-reviewed advances in phototherapy, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), photobiomodulation, laser surgery and surgery for over 35 years. 

 Website: https://waltza.co.za/
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