The October issue of the International Dental Journal is out now! Discover what’s inside.
Explore the October issue of the International Dental Journal, featuring the latest research, clinical insights, and global perspectives in dentistry.

The International Dental Journal (IDJ) continues to reach new heights. Most recently, it was ranked 4th out of 98 open access journals in the SCIMAGO rankings – an outstanding recognition of its growing impact under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Lakshman Samaranayake.
With this exciting milestone, we invite you to explore the latest October issue of the IDJ.
Discover the October issue
Rooting for the Future: Combating Dental Deforestation
Dharmarajan Gopalakrishnan, P.D. Miller
India’s Role in Global Oral Health Innovations and Research Equity: Reflections From the 2025 Global Conclave on Oral Health Innovation and Research (GCOHIR 2025)
Priyanka Gudsoorkar, Shalya Anand, Sujay A.J. Mehta, Padma Gadiyar, ... Lakshmi Balraj
Stuck Below: Failure of Tooth Eruption and Hereditary Enamel Defects
Piranit Nik Kantaputra, Thamon Sirikrai, Jeremy Green
Artificial Intelligence in Detecting Periodontal Disease From Intraoral Photographs: A Systematic Review
Kaijing Mao, Khaing Myat Thu, Kuo Feng Hung, Ollie Yiru Yu, ... Walter Yu-Hang Lam
Advancements in Microfluidic Organ-on-a-chip for Oral Medicine
Sizheng Fan, Yongcheng Ge, Bingdao Li, Pengyuan Liu, Xiaoqiu Liu
Dysmasema: Persistent Decline in Masticatory Function Related to Aging and Systemic Factors
Chia-Shu Lin, Ta-Chung Chen
Strengthening Dental Materiovigilance: A Review of International Reporting Frameworks
Shalya Anand, Ömer Faruk Sönmez
Ultrasound Microscopy-Based Identification of Enamel and Restorative Materials: An Ex Vivo Acoustic Impedance Study
Yukihiro Naganuma, Masatoshi Takahashi, Yoshifumi Saijo, Masahiro Iikubo, Atsushi Takahashi
The Role of SARS1 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma and its Potential as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker
Qifeng Zhang, Mengting Liu, Jiong Lv, Youjian Peng, ... Yan He
ATP1A1-Driven Intercellular Contact Between Dental Pulp Stem Cell and Endothelial Cell Enhances Vasculogenic Activity
Mingqi Zhu, Shan Jiang, Chengfei Zhang, Buling Wu, Ting Zou
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Impairs Tertiary Dentine Formation: An In Vivo Study
Jun He, Chaoning Zhan, Yanli Lu, Junyang Chen, ... Jin Hou
ARA290 Attenuates Apical Periodontitis via SIRT1/NF-κB/IL-1β Pathway Modulation
Yuting Wang, Yifei Tang, Mingfei Wang, Wenlan Li, ... Xiaoyue Guan
Occlusal Analysis of Algorithm-designed Restoration Using Different Virtual Articulator Parameters: A Preliminary Study
Shan-lin Guo, Xiao He, Zhi Tang, Bing-ying Xie, ... Wei Li
Diagnostic Value of Panoramic Radiographs in the Assessment of Degenerative Joint Disease: A Retrospective Study
Ibraheem Maita, Abhinav Dhillon, Reid Friesen, Fabiana T. Almeida
Evaluation of Apical Sealing Ability of a Calcium Silicate–Based Root Canal Sealer nRoot SP Using Different Obturation Techniques
Xin Wang, Pengfei Zhang, Yueyi Yang, Keyong Yuan, ... Rui Ma
New Immunohistochemical Findings on Amelogenin and Dentin Sialophosphoprotein in Genetic Tooth Diseases
Claudia Camacho-Escalera, Ana Ortega-Pinto, Sandra Rojas-Flores, Roquelina Pianeta-Alviz, Blanca Urzúa-Orellana
Imparting Antimicrobial Efficacy: Novel Polymer-Coated MgO Nanoparticles Transform Dental Composites
Ghada H. Naguib, Hani Nassar, Abdulghani Mira, Abeer Alnowaiser, Mohamed T. Hamed
TGF-β1 Inhibits Osteogenesis via ZBTB16 Regulation in Periodontal Ligament
Jung-Sun Moon, Dong-Wook Yang, Hyun-Soo Kim, Min-Seok Kim, Sun-Hun Kim
Dysregulation of MicroRNA-455-5p Contributes to Pulpitis Pathogenesis Through Modulating MYD88
Qidi Hu, Yihan Fu, Hao Xu
Extra Positive Air Pressure to Prevent Microbial Contamination in Dental Handpieces: An Experimental Study
Dogun Park, Ki Bum Kim, Yang-Soo Kim, Ho-Kyung Lim, ... Seongpil An
Microbiome Shifts in Peri-Implantitis: Longitudinal Characterization of Dysbiosis and Resolution
Songtham Anuntakarun, Sermporn Thaweesapphithak, Annop Krasaesin, Sasiprapa Prommanee, ... Nikos Mattheos
Effect of Blue Covarine Toothpastes on Tooth Colour: A Randomised Crossover Study
Lu Zhang, Andrew Joiner, Ashok K. Gupta, Matteo Barili, ... Jane R. Matheson
The Influence of Vitamin C–incorporated Polycaprolactone on Osteogenesis in Osteoblast-Osteoclast Co-culture In Vitro
Elaf Akram Abdulhameed, K.G. Aghila Rani, Ensanya A. Abou Neel, Nadia Khalifa, ... Ab Rani Samsudin
Impact of Dental Caries and Odontogenic Infections on Henoch-Schönlein Purpura in Pediatric Patients
Yafeng Yang, Li Duan, Xiaoyan Ding, Xinghua Yang, ... Ruimin Li
Exploring the Shared Genetic Characteristics of Peri-Implantitis and Osteoporosis: A Transcriptomic Analysis Perspective
Churen Zhang, Feixiang Wang, Jianguo Ke, Cuihong Lin, ... Qiaoling Cai
Salivary Biomarkers for Oral Frailty in Patients With Burning Mouth Symptoms
Sung Min Kim, Mi-Sun Kong, Yoon-Young Kim, Ji-Youn Chang, ... Hong-Seop Kho
Comprehensive Three-Dimensional Evaluation of Temporomandibular Joint Changes Following Stabilization Splint Therapy
Saba Ahmed Al-Hadad, Pengyu Chen, Yunshan Zhao, Chushen Li, ... Xi Chen
The Use of a Respiratory Biofeedback Instrument in Managing Fear and Anxiety in Clinical Practice
Natalie Sui Miu Wong, Andy Wai Kan Yeung, Colman Patrick McGrath, Yiu Yan Leung
Probiotics Enhance Bone Density and Reduce Inflammation Postalveolar Surgery
Dongjie Fu, Xiaoxiang He, Jian Lu, Ting Du
Comparing Endodontic Treatment Prevalence in Diabetes Mellitus and Non-Diabetic Periodontitis Patients: A Retrospective Case-Control Investigation
L.P.M. Weijdijk, D.E. Slot, M. el Kadi, G.A. Van der Weijden
Forkhead Box O1 Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells in Hypoxia/Reoxygenation Environments by Regulating Heme Oxygenase-1 Scavenging of Reactive Oxygen Species
Yujia Ye, Jinqiao Tang, Jiahui Ye, Bin Zhao, Yanning Ma
The Effects of Azithromycin Modified Triple Antibiotic Paste in Resolving Periapical Inflammation
Tingting Meng, Zhengyang Wang, Haocong Li, Zhaoguang Ouyang, ... Dayong Liu
Oral Candida in Orthodontic Patients Wearing Removable Orthodontic Appliances: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Kreaukarn Siripaisanprasert, Chanwit Prapinjumrune, Chidsanu Changsiripun
The Finite Element Analysis of the Impact of Ferrule Height and Post-Core Materials on Stress Distribution in Incisors
Beibei Yang, Boxuan Wang, Liangzhi Du, Fang Wang
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography as a Diagnostic Tool for TMJ Morphological Alterations in Disc Displacement
Almustafa Osama, Mazen Musa, Hai Juan Zhang, Cheng Dong Zheng, ... Shuang Wang
Contrast-Enhanced CT-Based Deep Learning and Habitat Radiomics for Analysing the Predictive Capability for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Qilin Liu, Zhuang Liang, Xiaoshuang Qi, Shuwen Yang, ... Hui Dong
Proteomics Insights Into Gingival Aging: The Role of Oxidative Stress and Key Signaling Pathways
Xiaomeng Liu, Boyuan Sun, Yixuan Jiang, Zhengyu Guan, Hongjiao Li
A Novel DSPP Mutation in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta Shields Type II: Clinical, Genetic and Stem Cell Perspectives
Qianhua Gao, Zhongren Deng, Ling Yang, Kehong Liu, ... Qin Du
Genetic Variants in KIF7 May Contribute to Supernumerary Tooth Formation
Phohathai Chainaphaphorn, Chumpol Ngamphiw, Sissades Tongsima, Kanoknart Chintakanon, ... Piranit Nik Kantaputra
Multilevel Analysis Reveals the Critical Role of Cell Death-Related Molecules and Drugs in Temporomandibular Disorders
Yuxin Zhang, Xiaoyu Liao, Dahe Zhang, Qingyu Xu, ... Chi Yang
Effect of Orthodontic Force on Gingival Blood Flow Measured by Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Fan Yin, Junwei Zhao, Hao Zhang, Shusi Wang, ... Shuang Han
Role of SIRT6 in Chronic Periodontitis and Osteogenic Differentiation of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells
Haixia Guo, Rui Liu, Hao Xu, Jian Pan, Haoyong Gu
Needlestick and Sharp Injury Among Dental Instrument Reprocessing Personnel: Incidence and Reporting Practices in China
Feiruo Hong, Jiang Zeng, Junying Ma, Xiaoyan Wang, Xuefen Yu
A Critical Correlate of QS Subject Ranking and Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists in Top Dental Schools
Andy Wai Kan Yeung, James Kit Hon Tsoi
Anatomical Changes After Stabilisation Splint Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Ronlada Porntirit, Paak Rewthamrongsris, Itt Assoratgoon, Thanaphum Osathanon
Social Inequalities in Tooth Loss Over Time: Insights From Australian Adults
Xiangqun Ju, Liana Luzzi, Sergio Chrisopoulos, Gloria C. Mejia, Lisa M. Jamieson
“A Patient-Centred Care of Dentist Scale: Perceptions of Dentists’ in Thai Community Hospitals: A Multi-Group Analysis”
Yutthana Khamnil, Surasak Kao-iean, Pagaporn Pantuwadee Pisarnturakit
The Joint Impact of Heavy Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons on Periodontitis
Ziqiu Fan, Guangna Yue, Dongming Yu, Min Zhang, Hideki Kitaura
Genetic Determinants of Leukocyte Count in Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip With or Without Cleft Palate Among Asians
Changyue Xing, Shu Lou, Yue Gao, Xiaofeng Li, ... Yongchu Pan
Arabic Translation and Validation of the Adult Oral Health Standard Set Questionnaire
Shiraz Altigani, Lamyia Anweigi, Randa Abidia, Manar E. Abdel-Rahman, ... Faleh Tamimi
Oral Health of International Migrant Workers: Is Acculturation an Explanatory Factor?
Reanne Ying Xuan Lim, Siti Hajar Binti Hamzah, Sin Eng Chia, Mun Loke Wong, ... Xiaoli Gao
Diagnostic Confidence and Oral Cancer Screening: Insights From a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in Hungary
Peter Novák, Réka Magdolna Szabó, Gábor Braunitzer, István Vereb, ... Márk Ádám Antal
Depression and Untreated Dental Caries Among the Azar Cohort Population: A Cross-Sectional Study
Katayoun Katebi, Saba Soleimani Alamdari, Zeinab Mahboobi, Elnaz Faramarzi, Nasrin Sharififard
Impact of Parental Health Beliefs on Early Childhood Caries: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study
Yi-Chang Chou, Feng-Shiang Cheng, Shih-Han Weng, Chih-Hao Tseng, ... Chieh-Hsing Liu
Evaluation of the Oral Health Education for Nurses and Community Health Workers (Project OHE-NCHeW) in Nigeria
Abimbola M. Oladayo, Folake B. Lawal, Oyinkansola O. Sofola, Omolara G. Uti, ... Azeez Butali
ASXL2 Modulates Chromatin Remodeling to Direct Osteogenesis and Multiple Cell Fate in hPDLSCs
Tianle Yang, Ying Zhou, Ruohui Han, Meilin Hu, ... Dayong Liu
Global Burden of Dental Caries from 1990 to 2021 and Future Projections
Xiaojing Li, Rui Li, Haozhen Wang, Zurong Yang, ... Li-an Wu
Prevalence and Radiographic Patterns of Third Molar Impaction and Agenesis in the Kazakh Population
Yasin Yasa, Kubeisin Altynbekov, Buse Serenay Kalafatoğlu, Shayakhmetova Meiramkul, ... Chingis Altynbekov
Supervised Toothbrushing and Silver Diamine Fluoride Application of Rohingya Children in a Refugee Camp in Bangladesh
Khaleda Zaheer, Tahmina Zerin, James Coughlan, Shuvashis Saha, ... Elham Kateeb
Natural Tooth Count and Sleep Quality in Older Adults: The Mediating Effect of Temporomandibular Joint Pain
Jingting Pi, Zhi Wang, Lin Song, Xia Deng, ... Deping Sun
Genetic-environmental Risk Factors for Tooth Agenesis: A Familial Case-control Study in China
Xinyue Guo, Taoyun Xu, Xiaohong Duan
Exploring Humanities Education in Chinese Dental Schools: Perspectives From Faculty Members and Students
Lili Zhang, Hui Chen, Michael Francis Burrow, Denian Ba
The Learning Outcomes of Smoking Cessation Education and Training for Dental Students: A Systematic Review
Xiaochen Jiang, Cui Li, Lingjun Zhou, Xueling Qiu, ... Lu Tang
Classic Publications in the Field of Dentistry: A Bibliometric Analysis
Yuh-Shan Ho, Nikolaos Christidis
Antibacterial Efficacy of Oregano-Carbon Nanotubes Coated Silk Sutures: An In Vitro Experimental Study
Menna S. Gaber, Nehal Loutfy Abouraya, Shaymaa I. Habib
Parental Social Support and Preschoolers' Oral Health Behaviours: The Mediating Role of Parental Stress and Self-Efficacy
Xinrui Shi, Xiaoming Xu, Hongyan Shi, Xinyi Xie, ... Jiwei Wang
Impact Assessment of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in a Japanese University Dental Hospital
Natsuko Yoshimura Sawai, Hidetaka Kuroda, Yuki Yamazaki, Hiromi Matsumoto, ... Satoshi Ino
Quality and Readability Assessment of Patient-Centered Online Information on Apical Surgery
Pablo Álvarez-Nóvoa, Ramón Miguéns-Vila, Benjamín Martín-Biedma, Gustavo De-Deus, ... Pablo Castelo-Baz
Neural Networks for Predicting and Classifying Antimicrobial Resistance Sequences in Porphyromonas gingivalis
Pradeep Kumar Yadalam, Raghavendra Vamsi Anegundi, Prabhu Manickam Natarajan, Carlos M. Ardila
Interpretable Ensemble Learning Predicts Antibiotic Resistance in Treponema denticola Using Expert Classifiers
Pradeep Kumar Yadalam, Prabhu Manickam Natarajan, Carlos M. Ardila
Automatic Point Cloud Patching of Intraoral Three-Dimensional Scanning Based on Deep Learning
Qianhan Zheng, Yimin Wang, Mengqi Zhou, Yongjia Wu, ... Weifang Zhang
Evaluation of Deep Learning for Caries Detection With Fine-Grained Classification and Postprocessing Improvements
Lin Yang, Guan-Yu Chen
Associations Between Thyroid Function and Periodontitis: A Machine Learning Approach Using NHANES
Han Wang, Suyan Tian, Sen Bai, Chunqi Yang, ... Nannan Li
Comparative Performance of Chatbots in Endodontic Clinical Decision Support: A 4-Day Accuracy and Consistency Study
Mine Büker, Meltem Sümbüllü, Hakan Arslan
Fully Automated Tooth Segmentation and Labeling for Both Full- and Partial-Arch Intraoral Scans Using Deep Learning
Lingyun Cao, Niels van Nistelrooij, Jiaqi Liu, Shankeeth Vinayahalingam, ... Bas A.C. Loomans
Evaluating the Efficacy of Various Deep Learning Architectures for Automated Preprocessing and Identification of Impacted Maxillary Canines in Panoramic Radiographs
Othman Alenezi, Tanmoy Bhattacharjee, Hasna Ahmad Alseed, Yurda Isik Tosun, ... Sabarinath Prasad
Clarifying the Findings of Our Study on Large Language Models and Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis
Paak Rewthamrongsris, Jirayu Burapacheep, Vorapat Trachoo, Thantrira Porntaveetus
Re: Neural Networks for Predicting and Classifying Antimicrobial Resistance Sequences in Porphyromonas gingivalis
Rachana Mehta, Ranjana Sah
Ciprofloxacin and Implant Failure: An Independent Risk Factor or ‘Confounding by Indication’?
Boxi Fan, Shouyin Lv, Congjia Bai
Comment on “Image-Based Diagnostic Performance of LLMs vs CNNs for Oral Lichen Planus”
Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit
Responses to Comments on "Image-Based Diagnostic Performance of LLMs vs CNNs for Oral Lichen Planus"
Paak Rewthamrongsris, Jirayu Burapacheep, Ekarat Phattarataratip, Promphakkon Kulthanaamondhita, ... Kraisorn Sappayatosok
Erratum to ‘Is Simulation of Glued Contact Sufficient to Simulate Nonlinear Failure Behaviour in Dental Shear Bond Strength Tests?’ [International Dental Journal Volume 75, Issue 3, June 2025, Pages 1746-1758]
Ahmed M. Ismail, Ahmed ElBanna, Tamer M. Nassef, Ludger Keilig, Christoph Bourauel