OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry is 2. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Oral health knowledge, attitude and practice among parents of children with craniofacial syndromes	25
Evaluation of surface roughness and color changes of restorative materials used with different polishing procedures in pediatric dentistry	21
Research progress of proteomics in congenital craniofacial anomalies	19
Pre-splenectomy permanent tooth extraction in a child with hereditary spherocytosis: a case report and guidelines care	19
Can silver diamine fluoride reduce invasive treatments with general anesthesia?	19
Evaluation of benign oral and maxillofacial lesions in the pediatric population	18
Associations between risk factors, including approximal contact types and dental caries in children from low-income families. Pilot study	18
Iron level participates in the pathological damages of dental caries in infant rats by affecting enamel mineralization	17
In vitro study of fracture resistance and color stability of 3D-printed, milled hybrid ceramic, milled PMMA and prefabricated zirconia crowns for restoration of primary incisors	17
Association of third molar maturity with estrogen receptors-encoding genes	16
Vital pulp therapy with a new bioceramic versus calcium hydroxide for young permanent teeth: a meta-analysis	14
Updates in orthodontic treatment of temporomandibular joint disc displacement in adolescents: review of the literature	13
Clinical options for incisors replacement in children with dental trauma: a case report	13
Potential risk of dental fluorosis associated with different baby formulas and water brands marketed in Spain	12
Reducing dental anxiety in children through tell-show-do technique vs. additional instructions with an artificial intelligence-based animated video: randomized clinical trial	11
Evaluation of nanohardness, elastic modulus, and surface roughness of fluoride-releasing tooth colored restorative materials	11
Effects of photobiomodulation with different application parameters on injection pain in children: a randomized clinical trial	11
Assessment of severity and mineral composition of saliva in schoolchildren with molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH)	11
Prediction on the chin advancement of the twin block functional appliance in growing Chinese patients using the cephalometric markers: a retrospective study	11
Change in oral health-related behaviours of children before and after dental treatments under general anaesthesia	10
Evaluation of fluoride concentrations in bottled drinking water in the western region of Saudi Arabia	10
Space maintenance controversies in pediatric dentistry—a scoping review	9
Two-phase orthodontic treatment of a patient with a low-angle skeletal class II malocclusion: a 7-year follow-up	9
Factors influencing restorative treatment decisions for proximal caries of primary and immature permanent teeth: a survey	9
Fractal dimension analysis of mandibular trabecular bone in severely infraoccluded primary molars: a retrospective case-control study	9

Bulk-flow composites in paediatric dentistry: long term survival of posterior restorations. A retrospective study	9
Visualization of etching cycles efficacy at the resin infiltration into artificial enamel caries: in-vitro study on bovine teeth	8
Investigating parents' and prospective parents' knowledge of oral hygiene for infants and children	8
Perfecting the venerable SSC	8
Stemness maintenance of stem cells derived from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) in 3D spheroid formation through the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway	8
Oral health in pediatric care: a monocentric study on pediatricians' knowledge and attitudes	7
Application of magic distraction therapy for the alleviation of dental fear and anxiety in children younger than 12 years: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	7
Incidence and progression of erosive tooth wear according to tooth type in schoolchildren of Mexico City	7
Biocompatibility, Bioactivity and Gene Expression Analysis of SHEDS Cultured in Various Calcium Silicate Based Cements: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of in Vitro Studies	7
Craniocervical posture and skeletal relationship in Peruvian adolescents	7
Bridging the information gap in pediatric dentistry: a comparison of ChatGPT-4o, Google Gemini Advanced, and expert responses based on evaluations by parents and pediatric dentists	7
Diurnal variation of salivary anaerobes correlates severe dental caries in children	7
Regional odontodysplasia diagnosed and treated via multidisciplinary approach: a case report	6
Comparison of orthodontic adverse effects: braces versus clear aligners	6
Comparison of the morphology of the primary first molars and the forms of stainless steel crowns used in clinical practice	6
Clinical interventions for caries management through minimal intervention procedures in young children: an updated evidence-based review	6
Correction: Evaluation of nanohardness, elastic modulus, and surface roughness of fluoride-releasing tooth colored restorative materials	6
Examination of surface porosity of current pulp capping materials by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) method	6
Comparative evaluation of volumetric changes between two pediatric rotary files (Kedo-S plus, Kedo-SG blue) and manual files (hand K-files) during canal preparation of primary mandibular molars: an in	6
Vitamin D deficiency and chronological hypoplasia with hypomineralisation: a case report	6
Prevalence and diversity of dental anomalies in Turkish children aged 7–15 with molar incisor hypomineralization	6
Crystalline analysis of dental enamel by X-Ray diffraction on pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease	5
Radiographic and diagnostic approaches for mandibular asymmetries in orthodontic practice: a narrative review	5
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of a self-administered Urdu version of the child oral impacts on daily performances index among 11–12-year old children in Lahore, Pakistan	5
Assessment of contact area variations in primary molars of children based on the OXIS classification	5
Effectiveness of pediatric rotary, rotary and reciprocating instrumentations on bacterial load reduction in primary molars: an ex vivo comparative study	5
Clinical evaluation of permanent molars diagnosed by irreversible pulpits with apical periodontitis treated by MTA pulpotomy	5
Evaluation of tooth development in children with molar-incisor hypomineralization using the Cameriere and Haavikko methods: a case-control study	5
Effectiveness of motivational interviewing on oral healthcare in pediatric patients	5
Exploring the properties of formocresol in dentistry---a comprehensive review	5
Mothers' choice of toothpaste for their children: evaluation of fluoride content	5
Effect of high-irradiance light-curing on microleakage of resin fissure sealant	5
The effects of virtual reality and external cooling and vibration (Buzzy®) on dental anxiety and pain during inferior alveolar nerve block in children: a randomized clinical trial	5
More than just a child: dental students' perceptions of children using a mixed-method approach	5
Mandibular response after rapid maxillary expansion in mixed dentition children with different vertical growth patterns: a retrospective study	5
Genetic etiology in mandibular prognathism: a scope review	5
Dental awareness of the parents, dietary habits and oral hygiene of autistic children at Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Autistic Center in King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia	5
Assessment of early orthodontic treatment needs in children aged 4–6 using the baby-risk of malocclusion assessment (Baby-ROMA) index	4
Sex differences in craniofacial parameters of children and adolescents: a comparative study with the maturation of cervical vertebrae using a cephalometric method	4
Exploring Malaysian schoolchildren's perception of the advantages and disadvantages of the ToothPoly board game: a qualitative study	4
Treatment management of extensive defects of vital first permanent molars in children	4
Evaluating the efficacy of large language models in providing information for parental inquiries regarding primary care of pediatric oral and dental health	4
Effect of game-based teaching on the oral health of children: a systematic review of randomised control trials	4
Assessment of two methods to estimate dental age based on dental development for human identification in a Mexican sample	4
Large mandibular odontogenic keratocyst treated by decompression and secondary enucleation: a case report	4
Awareness about emergency management of avulsed tooth among intern dentists—a cross-sectional observational study	4
The predictability of arch expansion with the Invisalign First system in children with mixed dentition: a retrospective study	4
Timing of early correction of mandibular hypoplasia in skeletal class II malocclusion: a review	4
Timing for extraction of permanent first molars in school aged children: a pilot study	4
Separate apical root formation of injured immature teeth: a case series and literature review	4

Reliability and quality of YouTube™ videos about molar incisor hypomineralization	4
Effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in arresting coronal dental caries in children and adolescents: a systematic review	4
Panorametric study in a paediatric population in Madrid	4
The evaluation of the effects of saliva contamination on microhardness and fracture strength of different aged restorative materials	4
Teledentistry for dental caries screening and preventive care in children and adolescents: a global scoping review	4
In vitro evaluation of wear resistance, microhardness and superficial roughness of different fissure sealants after aging	4
The Outcome of Endodontic Regeneration in a Delayed Replanted Immature Permanent Incisor: A TurboReg Analysis of a Case	3
Causal inferences on childhood obesity and dentofacial anomalies: a mendelian randomization study	3
Fracture resistance of primary molars after pulpotomy procedure using mineral trioxide aggregate or Biodentine	3
Changes in Andrews' fifth key of occlusion (interproximal contacts) before and after orthodontic treatment	3
Eruption disturbance in first molar and primary second molar caused by multiple compound odontomas: a case report	3
Retrospective analysis of dental treatment under general anesthesia among children with early childhood caries in Malaysia	3
Current and future research trends in clinical pediatric dentistry	3
Effect of electronic book ''Traumatic dental injury to children's permanent teeth'' on primary school teacher's knowledge	3
Comparison of clinical outcomes between mineral trioxide aggregate and bioceramic materials in pulpotomy for treating early chronic pulpitis in deciduous teeth	3
Prevalence of malocclusion and oral health-related factors among pre-school children in Northern Albania	3
Evaluation of intraoral scanners for comfort in pediatric patients: a randomized crossover study	3
Hemostasis in vital pulp therapy for children and adolescents: does duration matter? A systematic review of randomized clinical trials	3
Temporomandibular disorders and orofacial neuropathic pain in children and adolescents: a systematic review	3
Retrospective evaluation of pediatric dental treatments under deep sedation	3
Oral microbiome characteristics in children with and without early childhood caries	3
Type of insurance coverage and dental sealants among US children: findings from the National Survey of Children's Health	3
Assessment of growth & development, dental caries, and dental development in children with congenital heart disease	3
Dentigerous cyst in the anterior maxilla of pediatric patients: clinical manifestations and surgical management	3
Current reviews in pediatric dentistry	3
Correction: Assessment of contact area variations in primary molars of children based on the OXIS classification	3
The effect of silver diamine fluoride and potassium iodide on the adhesion and microleakage of pit and fissure sealant: an in-vitro study	3
A pilot study on developing quantitative indices for age-related changes in maxillary primary molar root canal morphology	3
Correlation between the enamel-changed surface roughness, micro-hardness and the depth of demineralization after orthodontic bracket use	3
Continual management for delayed teeth eruption following excision of an intraosseous compound odontoma: a case report	3
Effectiveness of oral health interventions for schoolchildren from disadvantaged backgrounds: a systematic review protocol	3
Effect of Stainless-Steel Crown and Preformed Zirconia Crown on the Periodontal Health of Endodontically Treated Primary Molars Correlating with IL-1β: An In Vivo Study	3
Management of severity lesions of hypomineralized molars (MIH) with different treatment alternatives: 9-month results of a clinical trial	3
Orthodontic treatment in patients with atypical swallowing and malocclusion: a systematic review	3
Bisphenol A (BPA) release from pediatric dental restorative materials under varied pH and temperature conditions: an in vitro study	2
Cyclic fatigue resistance of two pediatric rotary files manufactured with different heat treatments: an in-vitro study	2
Effectiveness of a needle-free local anesthetic technique compared to the traditional syringe technique for the restoration of young permanent molars: a single-blind randomized clinical trial	2
Visual novel game as a new breakthrough in dental health education media for stunted children in Indonesia	2
Biodentine as a pulpotomy medicament for primary molars: a retrospective chart review	2
Machining accuracy of pediatric partial dentures using computer-aided design-computer aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) system	2
The effect of freezing on the fracture pattern of adhesive on debonding: an in-vitro study	2
Arm design of band and loop space maintainer affects its longevity: a patient-specific finite element study	2
Anxiety during the dental care of children aged 4 to 6 years over three consecutive visits	2
Oral self-inflicted accidental trauma in patients with neurological disorders: a case report of dental management in infants with cerebellar hypoplasia	2
Relationship between time to hemostasis and outcomes of pulpotomy using iRoot BP Plus in symptomatic young permanent teeth: a prospective study	2
Alveolar bone retention following treatment of dilacerated labial inversely impacted maxillary central incisors—a retrospective study	2
The initial perception of patients and parents regarding Class 3 treatment with face mask and rapid maxillary expansion: a survey study	2
Clinical success and its associated influencing factors in the placement of resin-bonded strip crowns on primary anterior teeth in children under general anaesthesia: a 1-year retrospective study	2
Comparative anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis efficiency of Triphala versus chlorhexidine mouthwashes in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Self-reported oral health habits, knowledge and conditions of schoolchildren and adolescents in mainland China	2
A case of orthodontic treatment with early tooth extraction and a functional orthodontic appliance in a patient with familial Mediterranean fever	2
Disparity in the dental care of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in Korea: a national population-based cross-sectional study	2
The influence of orthopedic rapid maxillary expansion on the deviation of the nasal septum	2
Clinical and genetic evaluations of Zimmermann-Laband syndrome with gingival fibromatosis: a rare case report	2
Orofacial dysfunction screening examinations in children with sleep-disordered breathing symptoms	2
Effects of an Nd:YAP laser used for root canal disinfection in pulp regenerative therapy: a pilot study	2
Does adolescent obesity influence mandibular development? A mendelian randomization study	2
Bridging gaps in pediatric oral mucositis management: insights into practitioner knowledge, attitudes and practices across three nations	2
Prevention of erosion caused by pediatric medications in primary teeth with CPP-ACP and fluoride: an in vitro study	2
The association of Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) expression and 10q25.3 with non-syndromic cleft lip with or without left palate in children residing in Northern China: a case-control study	2
Removable space maintainers fabricated using a CAD-CAM system for tooth loss: two pediatric case reports	2
Deciduous pulp tissue implantation into the root canal of mandibular incisor resulted in pulp revascularization: a case report with a 5-year follow-up	2
Correlation between metabolic control and dental caries status in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus	2
Recent research progress on antibacterial modifications of conventional glass ionomer cement for dental restorations: a narrative review	2
Clinical application of Er:YAG laser and traditional dental turbine in caries removal in children	2
Evaluation of accuracy of an electronic apex locator in presence of sodium hypochlorite in primary teeth with and without resorption	2
Clinical and radiographic evaluation of regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) with or without concentrated growth factor (CGF) as scaffolds for non-vital immature mandibular premolars	2
Craniofacial phenotyping of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing: orthodontic management, timing, and treatment approaches	2
Commercial artificial intelligence lateral cephalometric analysis: part 1—the possibility of replacing manual landmarking with artificial intelligence service	2
The efficacy of hypnosis compared with the tell/show/do technique for the reduction of anxiety/pain in children undergoing pulpotomies: a randomized controlled trial	2
Impact of multimodal electronic follow-up systems on postoperative complications in pediatric dentistry under general anesthesia: a retrospective study	2
Effects of probiotics on preventing caries in preschool children: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
The effect of orthodontic pain on dental anxiety: a review	2
Effects of Clearfil SE Bond 2 on restoring deciduous anterior teeth with ring caries and analysis of caries risk factors in children aged 3–8 years	2
Dental trauma patterns in the primary dentition in Beijing, China: a retrospective study	2
Investigation on the effects of long-term antibiotic therapy in sickle cell disease associated with molar-incisor hypomineralisation—a pilot study	2
A causal association between asthma and dental caries: a two-sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization study	2