Prof. John D. Featherstone Profile

Prof. John D. Featherstone

Professor/Chair at Univ of California San Francisco

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Publications (46)

Proceedings Article | 28 April 2016 Presentation

Enhancing caries resistance with a short-pulsed CO2 9.3 μm laser: a laboratory study (Conference Presentation)

Peter Rechmann, Beate Rechmann, William Groves, Charles Le, Marcia Rapozo-Hilo, John Featherstone

Proceedings Volume 9692, 969207 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2224641

KEYWORDS: Carbon dioxide lasers, Dental caries, Laser dentistry, Resistance, Carbon dioxide, Pulsed laser operation, Minerals, Laser energy, Lasers in dentistry, Current controlled current source

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Proceedings Article | 27 February 2014 Paper

SOPROCARE - 450 nm wavelength detection tool for microbial plaque and gingival inflammation: a clinical study

P. Rechmann, Shasan Liou, Beate Rechmann, John Featherstone

Proceedings Volume 8929, 892906 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2047275

KEYWORDS: Inflammation, Luminescence, Teeth, Imaging systems, Cameras, Calculus, Visualization, Lead, Diodes, Bacteria

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SPIE Journal Paper | 22 March 2012 Open Access

Performance of laser fluorescence devices and visual examination for the detection of occlusal caries in permanent molars

Peter Rechmann, Beate Rechmann, John Featherstone, Daniel Charland

JBO, Vol. 17, Issue 03, 036006, (March 2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JBO.17.3.036006

KEYWORDS: Dental caries, Luminescence, Teeth, Visualization, Diagnostics, In vitro testing, Light emitting diodes, Radiography, Receivers, Bacteria

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2011 Open Access

Caries inhibition in vital teeth using 9.6-μm CO₂-laser irradiation

Peter Rechmann, Daniel Fried, Charles Le, Marcia Rapozo-Hilo, Beate Rechmann, John Featherstone, Gerald Nelson

JBO, Vol. 16, Issue 07, 071405, (July 2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3564908

KEYWORDS: Minerals, Teeth, Carbon monoxide, Dental caries, Gas lasers, In vivo imaging, Laser therapeutics, Laser dentistry, Pulsed laser operation, Resistance

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Proceedings Article | 22 February 2011 Paper

Enhancing caries resistance in occlusal fissures with a short-pulsed CO2 9.6 μm laser: an in vitro pH-cycling study, preliminary results

Daniel Charland, Crystal Fulton, Beate Rechmann, Mark Hewko, John Featherstone, Lin-P'ing Choo-Smith, Peter Rechmann

Proceedings Volume 7884, 78840G (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.881705

KEYWORDS: Carbon dioxide lasers, Teeth, Minerals, Optical coherence tomography, Luminescence, Dental caries, Raman spectroscopy, Carbon dioxide, In vitro testing, Backscatter

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Proceedings Article | 18 February 2009 Paper

An automated digital microradiography system for assessing tooth demineralization

Cynthia Darling, Charles Le, John Featherstone, Daniel Fried

Proceedings Volume 7162, 71620T (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.816868

KEYWORDS: Minerals, X-rays, Teeth, Signal attenuation, Imaging systems, Cameras, X-ray imaging, Digital x-ray imaging, Scintillators, Copper

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Proceedings Article | 27 February 2008 Paper

Nanomechanical properties of dentin treated with a CO2 laser for potential caries inhibition

Stefan Habelitz, Daniel Fried, Charles Le, John Featherstone

Proceedings Volume 6843, 684306 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778796

KEYWORDS: Natural surfaces, Carbon dioxide lasers, Minerals, Laser dentistry, Tissues, Dental caries, Atomic force microscopy, Laser irradiation, Laser therapeutics, Apatite

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Proceedings Article | 18 February 2008 Paper

Changes in acid resistance of dentin irradiated by a CW 10.6 um CO2 laser

John Featherstone, Charles Le, Dennis Hsu, Saman Manesh, Daniel Fried

Proceedings Volume 6843, 684305 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778795

KEYWORDS: Carbon dioxide lasers, Continuous wave operation, Laser irradiation, Resistance, Calcium, Minerals, Laser dentistry, Polishing, Statistical analysis, Motion controllers

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Proceedings Article | 11 February 2008 Paper

Inhibition of caries in vital teeth by CO2 laser treatment

Peter Rechmann, Daniel Fried, Charles Le, Gerald Nelson, Marcia Rapozo-Hilo, Beate Rechmann, John Featherstone

Proceedings Volume 6843, 684307 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778797

KEYWORDS: Teeth, Carbon dioxide lasers, Minerals, Dental caries, Mouth, Laser therapeutics, Resistance, In vivo imaging, Composite resins, Systems modeling

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Proceedings Article | 11 February 2008 Paper

Lack of dentin acid resistance following 9.3 um CO2 laser irradiation

Charles Le, Daniel Fried, John Featherstone

Proceedings Volume 6843, 68430J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778801

KEYWORDS: Carbon dioxide lasers, Resistance, Calcium, Laser irradiation, Minerals, Laser dentistry, Laser therapeutics, Beam controllers, Pulsed laser operation, Statistical analysis

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 January 2006 Open Access

Remineralization of in vitro dental caries assessed with polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography

Robert Jones, Cynthia Darling, John Featherstone, Daniel Fried

JBO, Vol. 11, Issue 01, 014016, (January 2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2161192

KEYWORDS: Dental caries, Minerals, Teeth, Reflectivity, Optical coherence tomography, Crystals, In vitro testing, Scattering, Carbonates, Infrared spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 23 March 2005 Paper

Increasing pulse number during CO2 laser irradiation of dental enamel extends acid dissolution time

John Featherstone, Charles Le, Daniel Fried

Proceedings Volume 5687, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604550

KEYWORDS: Carbon dioxide lasers, Calcium, Minerals, Gas lasers, Dental caries, Laser dentistry, Carbon monoxide, Polishing, Statistical analysis, Laser marking

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 2004 Paper

Effect of an optically thick water layer during 9.6-µm CO2 laser irradiation on caries inhibition

Charles Le, Daniel Fried, Anupama Sarma, John Featherstone

Proceedings Volume 5313, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.539291

KEYWORDS: Laser irradiation, Laser dentistry, Pulsed laser operation, Gas lasers, Laser ablation, Dental caries, Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide lasers, Minerals, Laser therapeutics

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Proceedings Article | 3 July 2003 Paper

Effect of a new carbon dioxide laser treatment on artificial caries progression in dentin

John Featherstone, Daniel Fried, Charles Le

Proceedings Volume 4950, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.479754

KEYWORDS: Minerals, Carbon dioxide lasers, Dental caries, Pulsed laser operation, Gas lasers, Laser dentistry, Laser therapeutics, Teeth, Polishing, Carbon monoxide

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Proceedings Article | 3 July 2003 Paper

Effect of a new carbon dioxide laser treatment on dissolution profiles of dental enamel

John Featherstone, Charles Le, Daniel Fried

Proceedings Volume 4950, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.479755

KEYWORDS: Carbon dioxide lasers, Pulsed laser operation, Minerals, Calcium, Dental caries, Gas lasers, Laser dentistry, Carbon monoxide, Laser irradiation, Polishing

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 2002 Open Access

Imaging caries lesions and lesion progression with polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography

Daniel Fried, John Xie, Sahar Shafi, John Featherstone, Thomas Breunig, Charles Le

JBO, Vol. 7, Issue 04, (October 2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1509752

KEYWORDS: Dental caries, Teeth, Polarization, Optical coherence tomography, Scattering, Composites, Light scattering, Surface finishing, Reflection, Tissues

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2002 Paper

Pulpal safety of a 9.6-um TEA CO2 laser used for caries prevention

Harold Goodis, Daniel Fried, John Featherstone

Proceedings Volume 4610, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469313

KEYWORDS: Teeth, Tissues, Dental caries, Carbon dioxide lasers, Laser irradiation, Natural surfaces, Safety, Laser safety, Laser dentistry, Photonics

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2002 Paper

Effect of a new carbon dioxide laser and fluoride on occlusal caries progression in dental enamel

Marines Nobre dos Santos, Daniel Fried, Marcia Rapozo-Hilo, John Featherstone

Proceedings Volume 4610, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469314

KEYWORDS: Carbon dioxide lasers, Dental caries, Teeth, Minerals, Laser irradiation, Pulsed laser operation, Fluorine, Laser therapeutics, Laser dentistry, Gas lasers

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2002 Paper

Imaging caries lesions and lesion progression with polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography

Daniel Fried, John Xie, Sahar Shafi, John Featherstone, Thomas Breunig, Charles Le

Proceedings Volume 4610, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469311

KEYWORDS: Dental caries, Teeth, Scattering, Polarization, Optical coherence tomography, Light scattering, Composites, Reflection, Tissues, Tissue optics

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2001 Paper

Effect of carbon dioxide laser treatment on lesion progression in an intraoral model

John Featherstone, Daniel Fried, Stuart Gansky, George Stookey, Ann Dunipace

Proceedings Volume 4249, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.424499

KEYWORDS: Fluorine, Carbon dioxide lasers, Minerals, Mouth, Laser therapeutics, Laser dentistry, Dental caries, Teeth, Data modeling, Pulsed laser operation

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2001 Paper

Effect of a new carbon dioxide laser and fluoride on sound and demineralized enamel

Marines dos Santos, John Featherstone, Daniel Fried

Proceedings Volume 4249, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.424504

KEYWORDS: Carbon dioxide lasers, Dental caries, Minerals, Laser irradiation, Fluorine, Laser dentistry, Resistance, Statistical analysis, Pulsed laser operation, Teeth

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 April 2001 Open Access

Dental hard tissue modification and removal using sealed transverse excited atmospheric-pressure lasers operating at lambda=9.6 and 10.6 um

Daniel Fried, Jerome Ragadio, Maria Akrivou, John Featherstone, Michael Murray, Kevin Dickenson

JBO, Vol. 6, Issue 02, (April 2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1344192

KEYWORDS: Gas lasers, Pulsed laser operation, Laser ablation, Carbon monoxide, Laser tissue interaction, Absorption, Dental caries, Teeth, Natural surfaces, Tissues

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Proceedings Article | 24 March 2000 Paper

TEA-CO2 laser inhibition of artificial carieslike lesion progression in primary and permanent tooth enamel

Takashi Tange, Daniel Fried, John Featherstone

Proceedings Volume 3910, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.380842

KEYWORDS: Teeth, Pulsed laser operation, Carbon dioxide lasers, Minerals, Dental caries, Laser irradiation, Laser dentistry, Calcium, Absorption, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 24 March 2000 Paper

Treating occlusal pit and fissure surfaces by IR laser irradiation

Douglas Young, Daniel Fried, John Featherstone

Proceedings Volume 3910, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.380835

KEYWORDS: Dental caries, Carbon dioxide lasers, Laser ablation, Er:YAG lasers, Teeth, Carbon dioxide, Pulsed laser operation, Infrared lasers, Minerals, Laser irradiation

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