OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Acta Odontologica Scandinavica is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Virulence of Lactobacillus spp. misidentified as Enterococcus faecalis from children’s carious dentine	46
circYap inhibits oral squamous cell carcinoma by arresting cell cycle	23
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Swedish version of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale	19
Implementing online learning of Diagnostic Criteria for the Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) protocol in undergraduate dental education	16
Periapical status and technical quality in root canal filled teeth in a cross sectional study in Jönköping, Sweden	16
Traumatic dental injuries among children attending the public after-hours emergency dental clinic in Bergen, Norway	16
Low-level laser treatment’s ability to reduce dry socket pain	15
The experiences of Finnish dental professionals in handling child abuse and neglect issues in their daily work	15
Association of socio-demographic characteristics, comorbidities, lifestyle habits, and saliva parameters with dental caries in adults with obesity	14
Oral care in intensive care units: Lithuanian nurses’ attitudes and practices	12
Extended caries prevention programme with biannual application of fluoride varnish for toddlers: prevalence of dental fluorosis at ages 7–9 years and associated factors	12
Radiographic peri-implant bone loss after a function time up to 15 years	11
A 5-year comprehensive evaluation of maxillofacial injuries in polytrauma patients at a tertiary hospital – an epidemiological study	11
Simple dentate area fractures of the mandible – can we prevent postoperative infections?	10
Oral lesions associated with daily use of snus, a moist smokeless tobacco product. A cross-sectional study among Norwegian adolescents	10
Dental anxiety and empathy among undergraduate oral health students in Norway, South Africa and Namibia	10
An effective method to summarise the outcomes of questionnaire-based studies in systematic reviews	10
Dental caries in a Norwegian adult population, the HUNT4 oral health study; prevalence, distribution and 45-year trends	10
Dental clinicians recognizing signs of dental anxiety: a grounded theory study	10
Dental health personnel’s experience with receiving inquiries from child welfare services: a national cross-sectional study	8
Is there an association between superoxide dismutase gene polymorphisms, antioxidants in oxidative stress pathway, and oral health-related quality of life after root canal treatment?	8
Features of Dental Anomaly Patterns in Finnish children as seen in panoramic radiographs at the late mixed stage	8
Trend in basic oral treatment needs in relation to taxation of sweets, ice cream, and sugar-sweetened beverages in Finland: a registry-based study	8
Chewing Side Preference, Facial Asymmetry and Related Factors in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1986	7
Oral health literacy among migrant mothers in Sweden. A qualitative study	7

Caries experience by socio-behavioural characteristics in HIV-1-infected and uninfected Ugandan mothers – a multilevel analysis	7
Examination of cytotoxic and antimicrobial effect of whitening toothpastes: an in vitro study	7
A randomized clinical trial of hyaluronic acid gel pulpotomy in primary molars with 1 year follow-up	7
Survival of endodontically treated teeth in public dental service in Northern Finland: a practise-based register study	7
Longitudinal analysis of the quality of orthodontic treatment outcome and stability of occlusal traits	7
The antecedents of oral care in nursing facilities – a qualitative interview study among supervisor nurses	7
Comparison of accuracy of different dental age estimation methods in Finnish and Turkish populations	7
Risk of bleeding with dental implant surgery in patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Association between oral and general health related quality of life among Norwegian patients with substance use disorders in opioid agonist therapy	7
Cross-cultural adaptation of the Arabic version of the oral health values scale	7
miR-200a-3p represses osteogenesis of human periodontal ligament stem cells by targeting ZEB2 and activating the NF-κB pathway	6
Relationship between aesthetic concern and self-esteem in adolescents with severe malocclusion	6
Long-term effectiveness of the midwifery initiated oral health-dental service program on maternal oral health knowledge, preventative dental behaviours and the oral health status of children in Austra	6
Oral manifestations of extranodal lymphomas – a review of the literature with emphasis on clinical implications for the practicing dentist	6
Sports-based distribution of facial fractures – findings from a four-season country	6
The effect of anterior repositioning splint therapy on maximum bite forces in patients with disc interference disorders	6
Common resilience factors among healthy individuals exposed to chronic adversity: a systematic review	6
Evaluation of jaw function, oral health-related quality of life, and nutritional status during oral rehabilitation procedures – a pilot study	6
Is the third molar erupting at a younger age than before?	5
Prevalence of bruxism in patients affected by epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Saliva proteomic profile of early childhood caries and caries-free children	5
Primary tooth autotransplantation: update and retrospective clinical study	5
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the Finnish version of the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ)	5
The effect of different variables on push-out tests in 3D-printed oval and round-shaped root canals: a methodological study	5
Classification of Indonesian adult forensic gender using cephalometric radiography with VGG16 and VGG19: a Preliminary research	5
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral positivity and their burden in saliva of asymptomatic carriers – a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
TMJ degenerative joint disease: relationships between CBCT findings, clinical symptoms, and signs	5
Validation of a simplified oral indicator for home care nurses to refer older people to dental care professionals	5
Scale of self-efficacy in oral hygiene (OHSE): analysis of psychometric properties in Spain	5
Dental plaque and gingival bleeding in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and controls: a multilevel analysis	5
Effectiveness of conservative therapeutic modalities for temporomandibular disorders-related pain: a systematic review	5
Prevalence of ongoing or previous SARS-CoV-2 infection among dental personnel – the Swedish experience	5
Impact of acquisition volume on cone beam computed tomography imaging of marginal bone: an ex vivo study	5
Sex-specific reference values for the crown heights of permanent anterior teeth and canines for assessing tooth wear	4
Approximal plaque pH lowering after sugar intake in a periodontally infected dentition	4
Temporomandibular disorders and neck pain in primary headache patients: a retrospective machine learning study	4
Self-reported oral health and oral health-related quality of life among older adults receiving home care services in South-eastern Norway	4
Hyaluronic acid injection to restore the lost interproximal papilla: a systematic review	4
Effects of fixed retainers on gingival recession – a 10-year retrospective study	4
Visibility of anatomical landmarks in the region of the mandibular third molar, a comparison between a low-dose and default protocol of CBCT	4
Direct restorations and enhanced caries prevention among 20- to 60-year-olds attending Helsinki City Public Dental Service – a register-based observation	4
Efficacy of platelet rich fibrin with and without metformin in the treatment of periodontal osseous defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Association between cynical hostility and temporomandibular pain mediated through somatization and depression: an 11-year follow-up study on Finnish adults	4
Can the interleukin TNF-α be used as a biomarker for pulp necrosis?	3
Individual and contextual determinants associated with traumatic dental injuries in children eight to ten years of age: a multilevel analysis	3
Prolonged breastfeeding and dental caries in preschool children	3
Periapical foreign body findings – histological and radiological comparison	3
The influence of intraoral cooling on taste and smell perception	3
Facilitators for use of oral healthcare services among people with substance use disorders: a qualitative study in Norway	3
The effect of reconstructive techniques as treatment modality for peri-implant osseous defects – a systematic review and meta-analysis	3

Influence of psychiatric symptom profiles of parents on sleep bruxism intensity of their children	3
Self-perceived oral health-related salutogenic factors in orally healthy older Swedes. A qualitative interview study	3
Effects of periodontal treatment on periodontal status in Finland: a register-based study	3
Sedation of Adults with Orally Administered Midazolam in Dentistry – A Retrospective Study	3
The use of dental anxiety management techniques during one-session treatment: a study on five video-recorded patient cases	3
The prevalence and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders in head and neck cancer patients	3
Periodontitis and the risk of oral cancer: a meta-analysis of case-control studies	3
Effect of 4-Allyl-1-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene (eugenol) in the expression of genes involved in cellular cycle and apoptotic process in dental pulp fibroblasts	3
Changes in the electromyographic activity of masticatory muscles in patients undergoing bimaxillary surgery	3
Implementation of oral hygiene practices in nursing homes – the view of supervisor nurses	3
Identification of caries-active individuals in longitudinal data a methodological study using a national registry	3
Supra- and sub-gingival instrumentation of periodontitis with the adjunctive treatment of a chloramine – a one-year randomized clinical trial study	3
Impact of temporomandibular disorder symptoms among 15-year-old girls	3
Comparison of the clinical efficacy of bone grafting and bone grafting combined with guided tissue regeneration in periodontal regenerative therapy: a meta-analysis	3
Prevalence of sagittal molar and canine relationships, asymmetries and midline shift in relation to temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in a Finnish adult population	3
Determinants and barriers for visiting a dental clinic among (frail) older individuals	3
A cross-sectional study on oral health-care habits and oral-health-related quality-of-life in marginalized persons in Copenhagen	3
Periapical status transitions in teeth with posts versus without posts: a retrospective longitudinal radiographic study	3
Comparison of self-rated pain and salivary alpha-amylase and cortisol levels during early stages of fixed orthodontic and clear aligner therapy	3
Parental knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards children’s oral habits: a descriptive cross-sectional study	3