title: The effectiveness of lasers to reduce dentinal hypersensitivity remains unclear.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Effectiveness of laser in dentinal hypersensitivity treatment: a systematic review. Sgolastra F, Petrucci A, Gatto R, Monaco A. J Endod 2011;37(3):297-303.
  
  
  METHODS
  Asbjorn Jokstad, DDS, PhD.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  Do patients with dentinal hypersensitivity subjected to laser light application compared to placebo "light experience" reduced hypersensitivity or any adverse outcomes?
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Information not available
  
  
  METHODS
  Systematic review
  
  
  METHODS
  Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence
  
  
  METHODS
  Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.
authors.affiliation: University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, 124 Edward Street, Room 356, M5G 1G6 Toronto, Canada. a.jokstad@dentistry.utoronto.ca
authors.forename: Asbjorn
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jokstad