International Dental Journal
12/02/2025
The IDJ completes its 75th Volume with the December edition.
As the International Dental Journal celebrates its 75th anniversary, the December edition closes a remarkable volume that reflects both the journal’s heritage and its ongoing commitment to global oral health. This issue brings together new insights, timely research, and perspectives that continue to shape dental practice and policy. Readers are invited to explore and share the final edition of this milestone year, which stands as a testament to the IDJ’s enduring role in advancing knowledge across the profession.
Discover the December issue
Editorial
- Understanding Data Drift in Dental AI
Priyanka Gudsoorkar
Concise reviews
- The Role of Extended Reality in Orthodontic Treatment Planning and Simulation-A scoping Review
Anand Marya, Siddharthan Selvaraj, Katsushi Okazaki, Ding-Han Wang, ... Thantrira Porntaveetus
- A Scoping Review of Large Language Models in Dental Education: Applications, Challenges, and Prospects
Mengjie Kong, Elise Hoi Wan Fok, Cynthia Kar Yung Yiu
- Application of Artificial Intelligence Models in Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthesis Restoration: A Systematic Review
Rui Luo, Tengteng Zhang, Guo Lin, Qihan Tang, ... Lujin Cheng
- The Application of Metal Nanoparticles in Oral Inflammatory Diseases
Mingzhen Yang, Mingyu Sun, Jiarui Wang, Qing Cao, ... Yuankun Zhai
- Autism and the Oral Microbiome: A Systematic Review of Host-microbial Interactions and Diversity
Kausar Sadia Fakhruddin, Iman Kamal, Tatia Maglaperidze, Anand Marya, ... Thantrira Porntaveetus
- Nongovernmental Organizations in Oral Health Promotion: A Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis
Shiqi Peng, Reinhard Chun Wang Chau, Cheryl Hiu Kwan Chui, Edward Chin Man Lo, ... Chloe Meng Jiang
- Effect of Artificial Ageing on Optical Properties and Mechanical Strength of High-Translucency Zirconia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Ravinder S. Saini, V.N.V. Madhav, Ashish Kaushik, Vishwanath Gurumurthy, ... Artak Heboyan
- Ultrasonic Cleaning and its Effects on Denture Biofilm: A Systematic Review
Tong Wah Lim, Johyun Lee, Siti Mariam Ab Ghani, Michael Francis Burrow, Colman McGrath
- Glycolytic Reprogramming in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Molecular Regulators and Natural Product-Based Therapies
Ji-Ae Shin
- Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Asylum Seekers and Refugees: A Systematic Review
Win Myat Phyo, Duangporn Duangthip, Palinee Detsomboonrat
- Electronic Health Records in Dentistry: Relevance, Challenges and Policy Directions
Falk Schwendicke, Sergio E. Uribe, Muhamad Walji, Walter Lam, Antonin Tichy
Scientific research reports
- Role of TGF-β3 in Regulating Neural Crest Cell Fate and Craniofacial Development: Insights From Zebrafish Models
Hongrong Zhang, Shiying Shen, Yemei Qian, Liqin Zhang, ... Weihong Wang
- Protein Phosphatases 2A Affects Drug Resistance of Candida albicans Biofilm Via ATG Protein Phosphorylation Induction
Jiadi Shen, Chenyu Weng, Shuxian Zhu, Wanjing Chen, ... Xin Wei
- The Effect of Set Conditions on Volumetric Changes of Different Hydraulic Cements: An In Vitro Root-End Model
Chanakarn Sinsareekul, Thanomsuk Jearanaiphaisarn, Sirawut Hiran-Us
- Development of Dual-Functional Titanium Implant for Osseointegration and Antimicrobial Effects via Plasma Modification
Tsao-Li Chuang, Chun-Liang Yeh, Chih-Ying Chen, Hao-Hueng Chang, ... Chun-Pin Lin
- Fractal Analysis as a Predictor of Early Implant Loss: A Retrospective Study
Dóra Iványi, Márton Kivovics, Richárd Balázs, Orsolya Németh
- Initial Insights into the NET-Associated ceRNA Network in Pulpitis: Transcriptomic and Functional Exploration
Xiaolan Guo, Kailun Wu, Longrui Dang, Sitong Liu, ... Buling Wu
- Identification of Immune-Related Long Non-Coding RNAs for Pulpitis Prediction Based on Competing Endogenous RNAs
Yuexuan Xu, Lingxian Liu, Yinquan Chen, Xilin Qiu, ... Xuechao Yang
- Demineralized Dentin Matrix Promotes Bone Regeneration Through IDO1-Mediated Th17/Treg Cell Balance Modulation
Shuyu Zhu, Rongkun Chen, Shu Zhang, Zhiya Wang, ... Zhigang Xie
- Quantitative Structure-activity Relationship-based Neural Network Model in Screening Potential Inhibitors from Brown Algae against RelA in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Abdullah Alqarni, Jagadish Hosmani, Saeed Alassiri, Ali Mosfer A. Alqahtani, ... Shankargouda Patil
- Biomechanical Performance of Implant-Tooth-Supported Prostheses: A Numerical 3D Finite Element Analysis
Hatem S. Sadek, Noha M. Anany, Mohamed I. El-Anwar, Abdulaziz Alhotan, ... Tarek M. Elshazly
- Fibroblast Dysfunction and Immune Dysregulation Impair Palatal Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats
Li Pan, Hong-Ning Wang, Chao-Ming Hu, Jun Wang, ... Yong Li
- Supragingival Plaque Microbial Signatures Between Radiation Related Caries and Common Caries
Rui-huan Gan, Jing Qu, Li-qing Lan, Da-li Zheng, ... Ming Zhang
- Thermal Behaviour of Teeth With Internal Root Resorption During Obturation and Enhancing Thermal Simulations: A Finite-Element Analysis
Alper Kabakci, Ayca Yilmaz, Dilek Helvacioglu-Yigit, Nawar Naguib Nawar, Hyeon-Cheol Kim
- Evaluating the Effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors on Osteogenesis of Periodontal Stem Cells: An In Vitro Study
Yang Zeng, Sha Li, Jun Jiang
- Novel High Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Debriding Ti Dental Implant-Attached Streptococcus mutans Biofilms
Minh Dien Tran, Alysia Hubbard, Catherine A. Rinaldi, Hien Ngo, ... Amr Fawzy
- Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-based Real-time Ergonomics Training on Dental Posture Improvement
Taeyeon Eom, Seungchan Im, Eun Hye Lee, Ryan Jinyoung Kim, Jungjoon Ihm
- Integrative Spatial and Single-Nucleus Transcriptomics Elucidate Cell Lineage Dynamics in Human Tooth Morphogenesis
Xiaohang Chen, Gaochi Li, Jian Zhang, Fei He, ... Fu Xiong
- miR-455-3p is Involved in the Pathological Mechanism of Pulpitis by Modulating ACTG1
Yuejing Xu, Yihan Fu, Lei Zhang
- Elevated LL-37/FPR2 Axis and its Regulatory Role for Gingival Fibroblasts in Periodontitis
Tingting Lin, Zhurong Cui, Yue Shen, Ruhan Yang, ... Yuting Gu
- Substrate Stiffness Regulates the Osteogenesis of PDLSCs Via ERK-Mediated YAP Nuclear Translocation
Yuting Fu, Yijie Wang, Bo Cheng, Rui Zou, Wanting Wan
- An Electrospun Heparin Modified Nanofiber Membrane Carrying Multiple Growth Factors for Dental Pulp Regeneration
Xin-Lu Li, Hui Liu, Wei Fan, Bing Fan
- C1QBP Drives M2 Macrophage Polarization Via TRAF2-CCL2 to Promote Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Progression
Xiyuan Qin, Kai Kang, Bowen Zhu, Yujie Shi, Shoushan Bu
- Effect of Auxiliary Devices on the Accuracy of Complete‑Arch Implant Digital Impressions: An in Vitro Study
Hao Liu, Xiangting Zhang, Ya Gao, Mengyao Li, ... Jiaming Zhao
- Comparative Evaluation of Biocompatibility between Conventional and Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing Dental Polymers Using a Golden Hamster Model
Xia Wei, Huakun Shangguan, Ling Wu, Linjuan Gao, ... Yinghui Wang
- Impact of Age-Related Bone Density Variations on Dental Implant Stability and Success Rates: A Retrospective Analysis
Ting Gong, Li-qiu Wang, Xu Tong, Yu Zhang, Lin-jing Shu
- Fibroblast Ferroptosis Aggravates Inflammation Response in Dental Pulpitis
Xiaohui Lv, Xuan Chen, Li Lin, Yang Li, ... Qianzhou Jiang
- P. Gingivalis LPS Drives Osteoclastogenesis and Impairs Osteoblast Differentiation by Suppressing Sema3A/Nrp1 Via TLR-4
Jingyi Feng, Dongjie Fu, Sandeth Phan, Xiaoli Hu, Quan Xing
- Bioinformatics Analysis and Experimental Validation of Disulphidptosis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Xuhui Zhang, Churen Zhang, Yan Huang, Yijuan Wang, ... Yiping Wang
- Isobutyric Acid Regulates Gelatinase Secretion by Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells Via NF-κB Signalling
Ying Tu, Xiaoyao Fu, Xinjie Ning, Huiling Zheng, ... Jing Xie
- Targeting MSR1 to Facilitate Efferocytosis: A Novel Strategy for Immune Homeostasis Regulation in Irreversible Pulpitis
Sitong Liu, Longrui Dang, Xiaolan Guo, Kailun Wu, ... Zhao Chen
- Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of 3D-Printed Zirconia Based on Sintering Placement Orientation
Qi Jia, Seo-Hyun Kim, Yuchuan Xu, Chen Ma, ... Jae-Sung Kwon
Practice-related research
- Influence of Dental Stages on Orofacial Muscle Strength and Oral Motor Behavior in Children
Linda Munirji, Abhishek Kumar, Ayumi Suzuki, Hanan Omairi, ... Anastasios Grigoriadis
- Evaluation of Cytotoxicity and Osteogenic Potential of Strontium Silicate and Calcium Silicate-Based Sealers
Devin Chun Yue Kwan, Mingxin Hu, Junqing Liu, Chengfei Zhang, ... Jeffrey Wen Wei Chang
- Graft Dimensions and Residual Tissue Thickness Impact on Donor Site Healing After FGG Procedure: A 3D Comparative Study
Ning Wei, Ziyao Han, Wenjie Hu, Yiping Wei, Haoyun Zhang
- Ultrasound-Based Deep Learning Radiomics to Predict Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis in Major Salivary Gland Carcinomas
Huan-Zhong Su, Long-Cheng Hong, Zhi-Yong Li, Qiao-Min Fu, ... Xiao-Dong Zhang
- The Role of Abnormal Mitochondrial Fusion and Fission in the Inflammatory Senescence of Dental Pulp Stem Cells
Wenyue Tang, Wanping Wang, Xinyu Wan, Chenying Shen, ... Leiying Miao
- Safety and Efficacy of Shockwave Therapy for Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorders: Early Post-Treatment Results
Ka Wing Law, Andy Wai Kan Yeung, Yiu Yan Leung
- Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy With 5-Aminolevulinic Acid-Loaded Oromucosal Emulgel in Patients With Oral Lichen Planus: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
Magdalena Sulewska, Aleksandra Pietruska, Jagoda Tomaszuk, Emilia Szymańska, ... Małgorzata Pietruska
- Patient Compliance With Oral Health Care Advice: A Prospective Study of Older People With Memory Complaints
Sanne M. Pruntel, Arjan Vissink, Anita Visser
- Fibulin1 as a Novel Target for Promoting the Biological Function of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Implant Osseointegration in Diabetic Patients
Yuqing Zhang, Fangwen Jia, Kangya Li, Yuwei Yan, ... Chao Liang
- Colour Stability and Optical Properties of Provisional Crowns Fabricated With Milling, 3D Printing, and Direct Technique
Tommaso Rinaldi, Carlos Serrano Granger, Andrea Santamaría Laorden, Jaime Orejas-Perez, Pablo Gómez Cogolludo
- Tooth Loss-Induced Gut Dysbiosis Promotes Neuroinflammation via L-Asparagine-Mediated Neuronal Toxicity
Zhaoxin Ji, Sirui Liu, Zitong Tian, Nianzhuo Guo, ... Qingsong Jiang
- Restoration of Cementoblast Mineralization by Glutamine Under Inflammatory Conditions
Mengjie Yin, Hantao Yao, Jingqiu Chen, Ting Li, ... Hong He
- Association Between Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Periodontal Health Among Junior High School Students in China
Ying Ying, Lujin Zhang, Huan Zhou, Ruyu Sun, ... Weifang Zhang
- TTK Defines a High-Risk Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Subtype Through Dual mTORC1/NF-κB Activation
Huan Jin, Tianjie Liu, Yucheng Guo, Wenqing Bu, ... Yuxia Hou
- Retrospective Analysis of 1093 Non-Syndromic Supernumerary Teeth From 782 Patients in Northwest China: Clinical, Radiographic and Epidemiological Insights
Xin Xue, Haozhen Wang, Tianyu Zhang, Wenlong Li, ... Lian Wu
- In vitro Comparison of Cytotoxicity and Osteoclastogenesis of Four Bioceramic Sealers in Murine Bone Marrow Cells
Zhuo Chen, Xiaoyue Sun, Zijun Wang, Zhengrui Chang, ... Li Wang
- Human Papillomavirus Infection as a Risk Factor for Oral Leukoplakia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Joud Taha, Sajesh K. Veettil, Swagatika Panda, Divya Gopinath
- Control of Viral Aerosol Dispersion During Simulated Dental Procedures
Edgar O. Beltrán, James R. Allison, Nicholas S. Jakubovics, Jaime E. Castellanos, ... Stefania Martignon
- Dental Pulp Stem Cell–Derived Multicellular Microtissue Spheres: A Synergistic Strategy for Dental Pulp Regeneration
Wei Jian, Fang Ma, Ying Xian, Xingyan Shi, ... Hualin Zhang
- Dental Anomalies: Prevalence, Patterns of Association and Relationship With Dental Age
Blanca Loscertales-Martín-de-Agar, Álvaro Cabezas-Corado, María Baus-Domínguez, Jesús Loscertales-Abril, Daniel Torres-Lagares
- Patient Reported Outcome Measures and Patient Reported Experience Measures for Dental Practice Quality Improvement Via Deliberative Stakeholder Consultation in the United Kingdom
+Chiu-Yi Lin, Wendy Thompson, Lucy O’Malley, Stefan Listl, ... Matthew Byrne
International public health
- Periodontitis and Oral Bacteria Related to Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case-Control Study
Hiroko Hashimoto, Toshiya Nonoyama, Yuko Takami, Shimpei Hashimoto, Yoshihiro Shimazaki
- Global and Regional Burden of Periodontal Disease in Adults (1990-2021)
Yadong Wang, Yadong Wu, Jukun Song
- Association of Masticatory Function With Mortality in Older Adults
Xindi Wei, Longfei Zhuang, Xiao Zhang, Ke Deng, ... Hongchang Lai
- Aspiration Pneumonia Incidence and Recurrence in Elderly Stroke Patients: Oral Hygiene and Functional Status
Atsushi Hombo, Koroku Kato, Mai Jokaji-Ishimiya, Yutaka Kobayashi, ... Shuichi Kawashiri
- High-Glucose Microenvironment Accelerates Malignant Progression Via O-GlcNAcylation in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Zhuang Zhu, Wenhao Ren, Xiaohan Yan, Shaoming Li, ... Ling Gao
- Association of Occlusal Support With All-Cause 10-Year Mortality in Healthy, Community-Dwelling, 80-Year-Old Adults
Kohei Tamura, Kaname Nohno, Hiroshi Ogawa
- Head and Neck Cancer Incidence, Mortality, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years From 1990 to 2021-A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study
Yue Wang, Jingjing Zheng, Wenhao Ren, Shaoming Li, ... Ling Gao
- Uncovering the Molecular Networks of Extracellular Vesicles in the Pathogenesis of Periodontitis
Wenjie Yu, Wuda Huoshen, Wenjie Zhong, Xiang Gao, Jinlin Song
- A Global Perspective on the Burden of Caries in Permanent Teeth in China (1990-2021): A Population-Based Analysis
Yuyang Wang, Lu Fan, Yueyuan Yu
- Oral–Systemic Health Burden and Dry Mouth as an Intermediary Factor: A Cross-Sectional Study in Singapore Nursing Homes
Sayaka Tada, Sarah Koh Mun Yee, Gabriel Lee Keng Yan, Tay Chong Meng, ... Wong Mun Loke
- Changes in Oral Health, Oral Behaviours, and Oral Healthcare Utilisation Among Indian Migrants Living in the Netherlands
Amandeep Pabbla, Charles Agyemang, Irene Aartman, Denise Duijster
- Identification of Drugs Associated With Oral Ulcers Based on Pharmacovigilance
Xinyue Zhang, Xueqing Li, Wuda Huoshen, Shiting Li
Interprofessional education and practice
- Dental Superheroine: A Culturally Adapted Storytelling Strategy for Oral Health Education in Rural Peru
Yuly Ruby Arce-Alva, Heber Isac Arbildo-Vega, Rubén Arturo Aguirre-Ipenza, Oscar Pizarro-Salazar, ... Carlos Alberto Farje-Gallardo
- Transforming Dental Morphology Education: The Impact of Three-Dimensional Digital Simulation on Practical Skill Development
Ming-Sung Hsu, Chun-Liang Yeh, Shih-Jung Cheng, Chun-Pin Lin
- Accuracy in Diagnosing Periodontitis Using the AAP/EFP 2017 Classification
Hammam I. Fageeh, Hytham N. Fageeh, Wael I. Ibraheem, Ashok Kumar Bhati, ... Shreefah M. Faris
- Pharmaceutical Interventions in Self-Medication, Focus on Requests in Dentistry : A Descriptive Study in Community Pharmacies in the Auvergne Region, France
Sabrina Bedhomme, Bénédicte Pereton, Typhène Rochoux, Pierre-Yves Cousson, ... Chantal Savanovitch
Artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry
- Synthetic Orthopantomography Image Generation Using Generative Adversarial Networks for Data Augmentation
Maria Waqas, Shehzad Hasan, Ammar Farid Ghori, Amal Alfaraj, ... Zohaib Khurshid
- Robot-assisted Minimally Invasive Management of a Calcified Mandibular Lateral Incisor: A Case Report
Yuxin Liu, Bo Lv, Zhiming Cui, Ming Xue, Liu Qu
- Decoding Epigenetic Enhancer–Promoter Interactions in Periodontitis via Transformer-GAN: A Deep Learning Framework for Inflammatory Gene Regulation and Biomarker Discovery
Prabhu Manickam Natarajan, Pradeep Kumar Yadalam
- Patients’ Acceptance and Intentions on Using Artificial Intelligence in Dental Diagnosis: Insights From Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 Model
Sachin Naik, Sajith Vellappally, Mohammed Alateek, Yasser Fahad Alrayyes, ... Avneesh Chopra
- AI-Driven CBCT Analysis for Surgical Decision-Making and Mucosal Damage Prediction in Sinus Lift Surgery for patients with low RBH
Yinxin Deng, Yilin He, Changying Liu, Zhenhua Gao, ... Pan Ma
- AI Acceptability in Dentistry: Insights from Dental Professionals and Students in the Netherlands: A Pilot Study
Ru-shan Goey, Leslie Elenbaas, Erwin Berkhout, David Anssari Moin, ... María Villalobos-Quesada
- Automated Age and Sex Estimation From Dental Panoramic Radiographs
Natnicha Sributsayakarn, Thanapong Intharah, Natthanich Hirunchavarod, Suchaya Pornprasertsuk-Damrongsri, Varangkanar Jirarattanasopha
Succinct rapid communication
- ClearDefense Silver Nanoparticles: Characterisation and Safety Assessment for Children's Dental Care Off-label Use
Stacey L. Harper, Marilyn R. Mackiewicz
Letters to the Editor
- Rethinking Antibacterial Innovation in Dental Composites: Bridging Nanoparticle Design and Translational Potential
Schawanya Kaewpitoon Rattanapitoon, Pantip Chitpitaklert, Wirangrong Srithongklang, Nathkapach Kaewpitoon Rattanapitoon
- Re: ‘Enhanced Bone Regeneration Using Demineralized Dentin Matrix: A Comparative Study in Alveolar Bone Repair’
Parth Aphale, Shashank Dokania, Himanshu Shekhar
- Letter to the Editor regarding “Designing a Smartphone Application for Detection of Oral Bite Force Using Artificial Intelligence” by Gao et al.
Wenxi Dong