OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Coronavirus disease (COVID‐19): Characteristics in children and considerations for dentists providing their care	100
The global prevalence of early childhood caries: A systematic review with meta‐analysis using the WHO diagnostic criteria	92
Prevalence of dental anxiety in children and adolescents globally: A systematic review with meta‐analyses	60
Virtual Reality as a novel educational tool in pre‐clinical paediatric dentistry training: Students’ perceptions	41
Paediatric Oral Health during and after the COVID‐19 Pandemic	38
A systematic review of dietary acids and habits on dental erosion in adolescents	38
Can children’s oral hygiene and sleep routines be compromised during the COVID‐19 pandemic?	37
ALADAIP, beyond ALARA and towards personalized optimization for paediatric cone‐beam CT	31
Methods for prevention of early childhood caries: Overview of systematic reviews	31
COVID‐19 pandemic impact on paediatric dentistry treatments in the Brazilian Public Health System	30
A bibliometric analysis of the 100 most cited articles on early childhood caries	28
Comparison of four different treatment strategies in teeth with molar‐incisor hypomineralization‐related enamel breakdown–A retrospective cohort study	27
Effect of the COVID‐19 pandemic on behavioural and psychosocial factors related to oral health in adolescents: A cohort study	23
Premature loss of primary anterior teeth and its consequences to primary dental arch and speech pattern: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	23
Zirconia crowns for children: A systematic review	21
Effect of immersive virtual reality on pain in different dental procedures in children: A pilot study	21
Could COVID‐19 change the way we manage caries in primary teeth? Current implications on Paediatric Dentistry	20
Home‐based toothbrushing interventions for parents of young children to reduce dental caries: A systematic review	19
Enamel opacities in all other than Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation index teeth of adolescents	19
Does molar‐incisor hypomineralization (MIH) affect only permanent first molars and incisors? New observations on permanent second molars	16
Articaine efficacy and safety in young children below the age of four years: An equivalent parallel randomized control trial	16
Molar‐incisor hypomineralization (MIH), dental fluorosis, and caries in rural areas with different fluoride levels in the drinking water	16
Relationship between preterm birth and developmental defects of enamel: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	15
Detecting the presence of supernumerary teeth during the early mixed dentition stage using deep learning algorithms: A pilot study	15
Occupational burnout and depression among paediatric dentists in the United States	14

Online consultation and emergency management in paediatric dentistry during the COVID‐19 epidemic in Wuhan: A retrospective study	14
Guidelines for reporting randomized controlled trials in paediatric dentistry based on the CONSORT statement	13
Continued root development of immature permanent teeth after regenerative endodontics with or without a collagen membrane: A randomized, controlled clinical trial	13
Oral health literacy, sociodemographic, family, and clinical predictors of dental visits among Brazilian early adolescents	13
Association between nutritional status and early childhood caries risk profile in a suburban Nigeria community	13
Pathways between toothache and children's oral health‐related quality of life	13
The effect of ankyloglossia and tongue‐tie division on speech articulation: A systematic review	12
Dental pain, parental SARS‐CoV‐2 fear and distress on quality of life of 2 to 6 year‐old children during COVID‐19	12
Children’s drawing as a measurement of dental anxiety in paediatric dentistry	12
Lockdown impact on lifestyle and its association with oral parafunctional habits and bruxism in a Spanish adolescent population	12
Effectiveness of water fluoridation in an upper‐middle‐income country: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	11
What factors are associated with early childhood dental caries? A longitudinal study of the Growing Up in New Zealand cohort	11
Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) amongst German dental students	11
Is catechol‐O‐methyltransferase gene associated with temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta‐analysis	11
Transparency in clinical trials: Adding value to paediatric dental research	11
Exploring the risk factors for early‐life sugar consumption: A birth cohort study	11
Protective stabilization in pediatric dentistry: A qualitative study on the perceptions of mothers, psychologists, and pediatric dentists	10
Paediatric dentists' role in child protection practice: Progress over time?	10
Survival of stainless‐steel crowns and composite resin restorations in molars affected by molar‐incisor hypomineralization (MIH)	10
Could SARS‐CoV‐2 burst the use of Non‐Invasive and Minimally Invasive treatments in paediatric dentistry?	10
Oral mucositis in childhood cancer patients receiving high‐dose methotrexate: Prevalence, relationship with other toxicities and methotrexate elimination	10
Stainless steel crown vs bulk fill composites for the restoration of primary molars post‐pulpectomy: 1‐year survival and acceptance results of a randomized clinical trial	10
Prevalence of dental neglect and associated risk factors in children and adolescents—A systematic review	9
Prevalence of hypomineralised second primary molars (HSPM): A systematic review and meta‐analysis	9
Early childhood caries and parents’ challenges in implementing oral hygiene practices: a qualitative study	9
Clinical differences of hand and rotary instrumentations during biomechanical preparation in primary teeth—A systematic review and meta‐analysis	9
Predictors of oral health promotion behaviors among elementary school children: Examination of an extended social cognitive theory	9
Evaluation of visual pedagogy in improving plaque control and gingival inflammation among preschool children with autism spectrum disorder: An interventional study	9
Increasing empathy for children in dental students using virtual reality	8
Postoperative pain after primary molar pulpectomy using rotary or reciprocating single files: A superior, parallel, randomized clinical trial	8
Outcomes of direct pulp capping in vital primary teeth with cariously and non‐cariously exposed pulp: A systematic review	8
Oral health behaviours and dental caries in low‐income children with special healthcare needs: A prospective observational study	8
Carbonic anhydrase VI activity in saliva and biofilm can predict early childhood caries: A preliminary study	8
Digital occlusal analysis of vertical dimension and maximum intercuspal position after placement of stainless steel crown using hall technique in children	8
Use of asthma drugs and prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization	8
Proteolytic activity, degradation, and dissolution of primary and permanent teeth	8
At what age do children have the motor development to adequately brush their teeth?	8
First dental visit of children—A mixed‐method approach	8
Can 5‐year‐olds sensibly self‐report the impact of developmental enamel defects on their quality of life?	7
A curriculum for behaviour and oral healthcare management for dentally anxious children—Recommendations from the Children Experiencing Dental Anxiety: Collaboration on Research and Education (CEDACORE	7
A 10‐year retrospective study of paediatric emergency department visits for dental conditions in Montreal, Canada	7
Association between possible awake bruxism and bullying among 8‐ to 11‐year‐old children/adolescents	7
Oral mucositis in paediatric cancer patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation preventively treated with professional dental care and photobiomodulation: Incidence and risk	7
Randomised clinical study of plaque removal efficacy of an electric toothbrush in primary and mixed dentition	7
Prevention of demineralization during multi‐bracketed fixed orthodontic treatment: An overview of systematic reviews	7
Relationships between parental education, choice of child dentifrice, and their children's caries experience	6
Pathways influencing dental caries increment among children: A cohort study	6
Association between psychosocial determinants of adverse childhood experiences and severe early childhood caries among First Nations children	6
Early childhood caries and oral health‐related quality of life of Brazilian children: Does parents' resilience act as moderator?	6
How researchers should select the best outcomes for randomised clinical trials in paediatric dentistry?	6

Comparison of fit accuracy between conventional and CAD/CAM‐fabricated band–loop space maintainers	6
Effectiveness of oral health education methods on oral hygiene in children and adolescents with visual impairment: A systematic review	6
Use of nitrous oxide‐oxygen inhalation sedation in the COVID‐19 era	6
Economic evaluations in paediatric dentistry clinical trials	6
Association between oral clefts and periodontal clinical measures: A meta‐analysis	6
Prevalence and correlation of OXIS contacts using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images and photographs	6
Pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome temporally associated with SARS‐COV‐2: Oral manifestations and implications	6
Effects of low level laser therapy on injection pain and anesthesia efficacy during local anesthesia in children: A randomized clinical trial	6
Evaluation of mandibular trabecular bone by fractal analysis on panoramic radiograph in paediatric patients with sleep bruxism	6
The association between nutritional status and dental caries in low‐income children: A multilevel analysis	5
Dental health status and hygiene in children with cerebral palsy: A matched case‐control study	5
Prospective cohort 3D study of dental arches in children with bilateral orofacial cleft: Assessment of volume and superimposition	5
Dental late effects of antineoplastic treatment on childhood cancer survivors: Radiographic findings	5
Impact of early childhood caries severity on oral health‐related quality of life among preschool children in Mexico: A cross‐sectional study	5
Automatic segmentation and detection of ectopic eruption of first permanent molars on panoramic radiographs based on nnU‐Net	5
Patient‐reported Outcomes (PROs) in clinical trials in paediatric dentistry	5
Structuring adolescent’s oral health effects on labour market entry in a cohort study	5
Implementation of photographic triage in a paediatric dental, orthodontic, and maxillofacial department during COVID‐19	5
Does the pre‐emptive administration of paracetamol or ibuprofen reduce trans‐ and post‐operative pain in primary molar extraction? A randomized placebo‐controlled clinical trial	5
The ‘new normal’ in post–COVID‐19 pediatric dental practice	5
Parents' preferences for preventive and curative dental services: A comparison between fissure sealant and composite filling using willingness‐to‐pay method	5
Success of medicaments and techniques for pulpotomy of primary teeth: An overview of systematic reviews	5
Does the presence of parents in the dental operatory room influence children’s behaviour, anxiety and fear during their dental treatment? A systematic review	5
A systematic review to inform the development of a Canadian caries risk assessment tool for use by primary healthcare providers	5
Effectiveness of biofeedback relaxation and audio‐visual distraction on dental anxiety among 7‐ to 12‐year‐old children while administering local anaesthesia: A randomized clinical trial	5
Wear and marginal quality of aesthetic crowns for primary molars	5
The prevalence and characteristics of and the association between MIH and HSPM in South‐Western France	5
The willingness to attend the first dental visit within 1 year of age: An analysis applying Andersen’s behavioral model of health service utilization	4
Effect of nano‐hydroxyapatite incorporation on fluoride‐releasing ability, penetration, and adaptation of a pit and fissure sealant	4
Prevalence of malignant neoplastic oral lesions among children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
The feasibility of a digital health approach to facilitate remote dental screening among preschool children during COVID‐19 and social restrictions	4
Masticatory function after comprehensive dental treatment in children with severe early childhood caries	4
Caries risk assessment with the ‘Bangkok checklist’ in preschool children: A prospective cohort study	4
Influence of hand and rotary files for endodontic treatment of primary teeth on immediate outcomes: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial	4
The effect of two different irrigation needles on post‐operative pain after pulpectomy in primary molar teeth: A randomized clinical study	4
Outcomes of preformed metal crowns placed with the conventional and Hall techniques: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
Assessment of occlusion and temporomandibular joint after placing preformed metal crowns on all primary molars in children	4
Chemotherapy as a risk factor for caries and gingivitis in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A retrospective cohort study	4
Oral health issues in children and adolescents with vision impairment: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
Evaluation of the characteristics of root canal calcification after regenerative endodontic procedures: A retrospective cohort study over 3 years	4
Efficacy of an iodoform‐based filling material for pulpectomy of primary teeth: A 24‐month non‐inferiority randomized clinical trial	4
Micro‐CT evaluation of ‘danger zone’ and microcrack formation in mesial root canals of primary teeth with single‐file rotary and reciprocating systems	3
Characterisation of anterior open bite in primary school‐aged children: A preliminary study with artificial neural network analysis	3
Maternal Common Mental Disorders symptoms influence associated with early childhood dental caries: A cross‐sectional study in a southern Brazilian city	3
Evaluation of fissure sealant retention rates using Isolite in comparison with rubber dam and cotton roll isolation techniques: A randomized clinical trial	3
Dental caries as a source of Helicobacter pylori infection in children: An RT‐PCR study	3
Cross‐cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Hindi version of Child Perception Questionnaire (CPQ_11‐14) in school children	3
Virtual learning object for developing knowledge about the diagnosis and management of molar incisor hypomineralization	3
Ultrastructure and properties of primary carious molars treated using the Hall Technique	3
Dental visit experience and dental care barriers among Hong Kong preschool children with special education needs	3
Caries‐preventive effectiveness of two different fluoride varnishes: A randomised clinical trial in patients with multi‐bracketed fixed orthodontic appliances	3
Clinical interventions with various agents to prevent early childhood caries: A systematic review with network meta‐analysis	3
Occupational and speech therapists' perceptions of their role in dental care for children with autism spectrum disorder: A qualitative exploration	3
Evaluation of composite restorations in primary molars subjected to selective caries removal associated with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy: A randomized controlled trial	3
Parents’ satisfaction with paediatric dental treatment under sedation: A cross‐sectional study	3
Evaluation of the Arabic short‐form version of the Family Impact Scale (FIS‐8)	3
Impact of the COVID‐19 lockdown on the oral health status of paediatric dental patients in Greece	3
Assessment of medical practitioners' knowledge about paediatric oral diagnosis and gaze patterns using eye tracking technology	3
Medical and dental characteristics of children with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne	3
Retention and caries‐preventive effect of four different sealant materials: A 2‐year prospective split‐mouth study	3
Long‐term microtensile bond strength of self‐etch adhesives and influence of 7‐s phosphoric acid etching on adhesion of a 3‐step etch‐and‐rinse adhesive to the dentine of primary teeth	3
Three‐dimensional evaluation of tooth preparation forms in paediatric zirconia crowns: An in vitro study	3
Clinical effectiveness of the Eruption Guidance Appliances in treating malocclusion in the mixed dentition: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	3
A qualitative analysis of caregiver perceptions of pediatric dental surgery under general anesthesia	3
Pathways to anterior open bite after changing of pacifier sucking habit in preschool children: A cohort study	3
Is chronotype profile a risk indicator for caries in children and adolescents in sub‐urban Nigeria?	3
Genetic taste sensitivity and dental caries in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	3
Longevity of stainless steel crowns as interim restorations on young permanent first molars that have undergone vital pulp therapy treatment in children and factors associated with their treatment fai	3
Clinical consequences of untreated dental caries and school performance in low‐income adolescents	3
Weight screening in paediatric dentistry: What do families and staff think?	3
Making white spots disappear! Do minimally invasive treatments improve incisor opacities in children with molar‐incisor hypomineralisation?	3
Epidemiological evaluation of the outcomes of initial root canal therapy in permanent teeth of a publicly insured paediatric population	3
A road map for designing and reporting clinical trials in paediatric dentistry	3
Are oral health conditions associated with schoolchildren’s performance and school attendance in the Kingdom of Bahrain? A life‐course perspective	3
The efficacy of administrating a sweet‐tasting solution for reducing the pain related to dental injections in children: A randomized controlled trial	3
Do network centrality measures predict dental outcomes of Indigenous children over time?	3
Attitudes toward brushing children's teeth—A study among parents with immigrant status in Norway	3