Impact Factor
2.81
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.35
258 total citations
h5-index
22
h5 depth signal
Cited share
58.9%
116 of 197
Total citations
258
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.51
External metric anchor
Self-citation
3.9%
10 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
China
155
Brazil
135
United States
113
Iran
66
Italy
59
Citing Fields of Research
Laser Therapy
549
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
198
Dermatology
100
Ophthalmology
31
Wounds & Ulcers
30
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
810
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
197
116 cited publications
Last 12 months
93
7.8 publications/month
Open access share
5.4%
5 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
China
155 citing publications
Leading citing field
Laser Therapy
549 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
12 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v37n1, Jan. 2019-
v37n1, Jan. 2019-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Laser Therapy
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
Dermatology
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
sponsoring body
World Association for Laser Therapy
sponsoring body
North American Association for Photobiomodulation Therapy
sponsoring body
World Federation for Laser Dentistry
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Laser Therapy
MeSH Descriptors
Laser Therapy
Low-Level Light Therapy
Phototherapy
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1177/25785478261493763
Open DOI
Heat-Shock and Cold-Shock Proteins in Energy-Based Aesthetic Medicine
Background: Energy-based aesthetic devices alter tissue temperature across defined spatial and temporal distributions, producing biological effects commonly described as collagen contraction, neocollagenesis, elastogenesis, adipocyte inj...
02
DOI 10.1177/25785478261490751
Open DOI
The Role of Photobiomodulation Therapy in Enhancing Neurogenesis: Mechanisms and Applications
Background: Adult neurogenesis, critical for neural repair and functional plasticity, is impaired in neurological disorders including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Objective: This r...
03
DOI 10.1177/25785478261486500
Open DOI
Comparative Efficacy of CO 2 Laser-Activated CPP-ACP, Nano-Hydroxyapatite, and Self-Assembling Peptide P11-4 on Enamel Remineralization and Pit and Fissure Sealant Adhesion in Demineralized Primary Dentition
Aims: To compare the effects of different remineralizing agents, namely nano-hydroxyapatite (Nano-HA), casein phosphopeptide–amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP), carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) laser-activated CPP-ACP, and Curodont ™ Repair, on...
04
DOI 10.1177/25785478261484370
Open DOI
Photobiomodulation Irradiation Protocols for Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Protocol-Level Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
Objectives: To evaluate the effects of photobiomodulation therapy/low-level laser therapy (PBMT/LLLT) on burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and to explore whether irradiation protocol variables modify treatment effects. Methods: Randomized con...
05
DOI 10.1177/25785478261486506
Open DOI
Photobiomodulation and Migraine: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential
Background:: Migraine is a prevalent and disabling neurological disorder involving mitochondrial dysfunction, neuroinflammation, altered cortical excitability, and neurovascular dysregulation. Photobiomodulation, a noninvasive interventi...
06
DOI 10.1177/25785478261486643
Open DOI
Therapeutic Potential of Pioglitazone-Augmented Indocyanine Green-Driven Photodynamic Therapy in Papillary Thyroid Cancer: An In Vitro Study
Purpose: Among thyroid malignancies, papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) occurs most frequently, and therapeutic resistance remains a major obstacle in advanced disease. In this study, we evaluated the potential of pioglitazone (PIO), a pe...
07
DOI 10.1177/25785478261481618
Open DOI
Feasibility and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Full-Body Red and Near-Infrared Photobiomodulation for Musculoskeletal Pain in a Predominantly Hispanic/Latino Population: A Single-Arm Pilot Study
Objective: To characterize feasibility, tolerability, and patient-reported outcomes after a 10-session full-body red and near-infrared photobiomodulation (PBM) protocol for musculoskeletal pain in a predominantly Hispanic/Latino communit...
08
DOI 10.1177/25785478261481597
Open DOI
Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy Reveals Differential Species Susceptibility and Ecological Shifts in Candida albicans–Pseudomonas aeruginosa Mixed Model
Background: Candida albicans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are frequently co-isolated from refractory endodontic infections. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a promising adjunctive disinfection strategy; however, its efficacy ag...
09
DOI 10.1177/25785478261475285
Open DOI
Transcranial Photobiomodulation Variables Assessment Battery: Development and Validation
Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) response variability is partly driven by biophysical characteristics such as skin tone and hair properties that attenuate photon penetration, and by lifestyle factors including sleep quality, alcoho...
10
DOI 10.1177/25785478261478010
Open DOI
Thermal, Morphological, and Optical Analysis in the Removal of Ceramic Veneers with Er:YAG Laser
Introduction: Er:YAG lasers offer an innovative, minimally invasive alternative for removing ceramic laminates. However, safe parameters preventing thermal and morphological damage require precise establishment. Background/Objectives: To...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Official journal of the World Association for Laser Therapy (WALT), North American Association for Photobiomodulation Therapy (NAALT), and the World Federation for Laser Dentistry (WFLD).