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Laurence J. Walsh

Dentistry · Indiana University

OpenAlex ORCID
Endodontics and Root Canal TreatmentsOral microbiology and periodontitis researchLaser Applications in Dentistry and MedicineDental materials and restorationsDental Health and Care Utilization

Publications

587

Citations

12,732

Est. group size

—

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

45

Publishing since 1982

Research summary
AI-generated

Laurence J. Walsh conducts research in dentistry spanning laboratory science and clinical care. Recent work includes using nanoparticles (very small silver and selenium particles) and silver fluoride to fight oral bacteria and biofilms, studying how lasers and near-infrared light interact with teeth and cells (photobiomodulation), and examining access to oral healthcare for underserved groups such as aged-care residents, Indigenous communities, and people with Rett syndrome.

Antimicrobial nanoparticles and silver fluorideLaser and light applications in dentistryOral microbiology and biofilmsDental materials and enamel/dentin propertiesAccess to oral healthcare and dental education

Publication activity has remained steady over the last decade, averaging around 19 papers per year over the last five years with no clear upward or downward shift.

Generated by claude-opus-4-8 from public bibliographic data · Jul 11, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 19.0/year recently
2017: 27 publications172018: 14 publications182019: 19 publications192020: 23 publications202021: 31 publications31212022: 22 publications222023: 25 publications232024: 26 publications242025: 19 publications252026: 3 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Materials×9
  • Lasers in Medical Science×9
  • International Dental Journal×7
  • Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy×6
  • Research Square×6

This profile was generated automatically from public scholarly data (OpenAlex). Group size and activity levels are estimates derived from co-authorship patterns.

Last updated Jul 11, 2026.

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