OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Dental Hygiene 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Impact of early childhood caries on oral health‐related quality of life: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	66
The Association of Oral Health Status and socio‐economic determinants with Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life among the elderly: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	53
The efficacy of powered toothbrushes: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis	31
The risk of tooth loss in patients with diabetes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	23
Is periodontal disease associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer? A meta‐analysis	19
Effect of toothbrush bristle stiffness and toothbrushing force on the abrasive dentine wear	17
Ultrasonic scaling in COVID‐era dentistry: A quantitative assessment of aerosol spread during simulated and clinical ultrasonic scaling procedures	16
Oral health awareness, attitude towards dental treatment, fear of infection and economic impact during COVID‐19 pandemic in the Middle East	16
Effectiveness of orthodontic toothbrush versus conventional toothbrush on plaque and gingival index reduction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	14
Effectiveness of CPP‐ACP and fluoride products in tooth remineralization	14
Is YouTube^TM an adequate source of oral hygiene education for orthodontic patients?	13
Impact of stage‐grade of periodontitis and self‐reported symptoms on oral health‐related quality of life	13
Curcumin mouthwashes versus chlorhexidine in controlling plaque and gingivitis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	13
A novel biofilm removal approach (Guided Biofilm Therapy) utilizing erythritol air‐polishing and ultrasonic piezo instrumentation: A randomized controlled trial	12
Oral health‐related quality of life and associated factors in patients with xerostomia	12
Effect of the local probiotics in the therapy of periodontitis A randomized prospective study	12
Comparison of antiplaque and anti‐gingivitis effects of aloe vera mouthwash with chlorhexidine in fixed orthodontic patients—A randomized controlled trial	11
Are oral hygiene instructions with aid of plaque‐disclosing methods effective in improving self‐performed dental plaque control? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials	10
YouTube^™ for information on paediatric oral health instructions	10
Clinical comparison of an electric‐powered ionic toothbrush and a manual toothbrush in plaque reduction: A randomized clinical trial	10
Dental plaque control strategies for the elderly population: A scoping review	9
Dental plaque score reduction with an oscillating‐rotating power toothbrush and a high‐frequency sonic power toothbrush: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of single‐brushing exercises	9
Probiotic mouthwash as an adjunct to mechanical therapy in the treatment of stage II periodontitis: A randomized controlled clinical trial	9
Effects of antimicrobial mouthwashes on the human oral microbiome: Systematic review of controlled clinical trials	9
Effect of Propolis mouthwash on clinical periodontal parameters in patients with gingivitis: A double‐blinded randomized clinical trial	9

Risk indicators of long‐term outcome of implant therapy in patients with a history of severe periodontitis or no history of periodontitis: A retrospective cohort study	9
Knowledge of bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease among diabetes patients: A systematic review	8
Oral health care beliefs among care personnel working with older people – follow‐up of oral care education provided by dental hygienists	8
Comparing protection‐motivation theory‐based intervention with routine public dental health care	8
Associations between perceived self‐efficacy and oral health behaviours in adolescents	8
Efficacy of erythritol powder air‐polishing in active and supportive periodontal therapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	8
Interdental plaque reduction after the use of different devices in patients with periodontitis and interdental recession: A randomized clinical trial	8
Could mouth rinses be an adjuvant in the treatment of SARS‐CoV‐2 patients? An appraisal with a systematic review	8
Clinical comparison of instrumentation systems for periodontal debridement: A randomized clinical trial	7
A randomized clinical study to examine the oral hygiene efficacy of a novel herbal toothpaste with zinc over a 6‐month period	7
Effectiveness of remineralization agents on the prevention of dental bleaching induced sensitivity: A randomized clinical trial	7
Comparison of the postoperative anti‐inflammatory efficacy of chlorhexidine, saline rinses and herbal mouthwashes after mechanical debridement in patients with peri‐implant mucositis: A randomized con	7
‘Caries disease among an elderly population—A 10‐year longitudinal study’	7
Oral hygiene status and factors related to oral health in hospitalized patients with schizophrenia	7
Influence of the COVID‐19 pandemic on learning preferences and perspectives of generation Y and Z students in dental education	6
Adjunctive benefit of ozonized water irrigation with mechanical debridement in the management of Stage III periodontitis: A randomized controlled clinical and biochemical study	6
Use of toothbrushing in conjunction with chlorhexidine for preventing ventilator‐associated pneumonia: A random‐effect meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials	6
Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus distribution in the saliva and plaque of Iranian population: Higher prevalence of S. mutans serotypes f and k	6
Health action process approach in oral health behaviour: Target interventions, constructs and groups—A systematic review	6
Evaluation of the success rate of pit and fissure sealants on first molars: 12 months follow‐up study	6
Are diabetes and dental care providers in the Republic of Mauritius advising patients about the importance of oral health in diabetes management?	6
Efficacy of water flossing on clinical parameters of inflammation and plaque: A 4‐week randomized controlled trial	5
Current knowledge, attitude and practice among dental hygienists in oral cancer awareness: Systematic review	5
Comparative evaluation of fluorinol and calcium sodium phosphosilicate‐containing toothpastes in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity	5
Postoperative anti‐inflammatory efficacy of 2% saline rinses and a herbal‐ mouthwash after non‐surgical periodontal therapy for the management of periodontal inflammation in young adults with chlorhex	5
Colour stability of stained composite resins after brushing with whitening toothpaste	5
Prevalence of halitosis among young adults in Dunedin, New Zealand	5
Efficacy of herbal‐ versus chlorhexidine‐based mouthwashes towards oral hygiene maintenance in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	5
Evaluation of an intervention to promote minimally invasive dentistry (MID) in an Australian community dental agency—A pilot study	5
Change in oral hygiene behaviour after non‐surgical periodontal therapy – A retrospective analyses	5
A clinical investigation into the efficacy of miswak chewing sticks as an oral hygiene aid: A crossover randomized trial	5
Does flossing before or after brushing influence the reduction in the plaque index? A systematic review and meta‐analysis	5
Impact of care level, setting and accommodation costs on a newly developed oral care nursing plan format for elderly patients with care needs – Results from a cross‐sectional study	4
Comparison of the effects of different instrumentation techniques on root surface roughness and cement loss using micro‐computerized tomography: An in‐vitro study	4
Motivators and barriers to oral hygiene self‐care among adolescents in Malaysia: A qualitative study	4
Survey on the attitudes of dental hygiene students towards treating elderly patients	4
Impact of serum vitamin D levels on periodontal healing outcomes: A preliminary cohort study	4
Boric acid as an adjunct to periodontal therapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
Effect of a sodium hypochlorite mouthwash on plaque and clinical parameters of periodontal disease‐a systematic review	4
The efficacy of an oscillating‐rotating power toothbrush compared to a high‐frequency sonic power toothbrush on parameters of dental plaque and gingival inflammation: A systematic review and meta‐anal	4
Effect of brushing force on the abrasive dentin wear using slurries with different abrasivity values	4
Adolescents' experiences of a theory‐based behavioural intervention for improved oral hygiene: A qualitative interview study	4
Dental caries experience in primary school‐age children following "Students’ Oral Health Promotion Program," Iran	4
Clarithromycin as an adjunct to periodontal therapy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
Perceptions of oral health education and practice among nursing students in Malaysia and Australia	4
The efficacy of air polishing devices in supportive periodontal therapy: Clinical, microbiological and patient‐centred outcomes. A systematic review	4
Clinical evaluation of air polishing with erythritol powder followed by ultrasonic calculus removal versus conventional ultrasonic debridement and rubber cup polishing for the treatment of gingivitis:	4
Prevalence of dental floss use in deciduous dentition: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
The efficacy of a rubber bristles interdental cleaner on parameters of oral soft tissue health‐a systematic review‐	4
Flapless application of enamel matrix derivative in non‐surgical periodontal treatment: A systematic review	4

Efficacy of 0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash as an adjunct to toothbrushing compared with 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash in reducing dental plaque and gingival inflammation: A randomi	4
The impact on the quality of life caused by the early loss of primary molars	4
Effect of tongue piercing on periodontal and peri‐implant health: A cross‐sectional case‐control study in adults	4
Response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic of dental hygienists in South Korea—Part Ⅰ: Knowledge and practice of infection control	4
Musculoskeletal disorders related to dental hygienist profession	4
COVID‐19 impact, knowledge and preparedness among dental hygienists in Saudi Arabia: A cross‐sectional study	4
Evaluation of the quality of YouTube™ videos about pit and fissure sealant applications	4
The impact of different states of type 2 diabetes when stratified by baselineHbA1con the periodontal outcomes of non‐surgical periodontal treatment: A systematic review and network meta‐ana	3
Efficacy of dental floss with ellipsoidal knots vs conventional dental floss for plaque removal: A split‐mouth randomized trial	3
Dental environment and practitioner preferences of southeast Asian youths with dental fear/anxiety	3
Analysis of YouTube videos as a source of information about dentin hypersensitivity	3
Validity of self‐reported oral conditions among Brazilian older women: Do socio‐economic factors matter?	3
Community pharmacists' knowledge, attitude and practice of oral health care in Asir region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia	3
Success of supportive periodontal therapy in periodontitis patients — A retrospective analysis	3
Oral side effects of locally delivered nicotine replacement therapy: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials	3
Bacterial resistance to antiseptics used in dentistry: A systematic scoping review of randomized clinical trials	3
Salivary counts ofStreptococcus mutansandLactobacillusin patients with and without cleft lip and/or palate undergoing orthodontic treatment: A meta‐analysis	3
Tooth loss and periodontal status in patients with cardiovascular disease in the Serbian population: A randomized prospective study	3
Effects of tooth loss on functional impairment in elderly: A secondary data analysis of elderly cohort in the South Korea	3
Oral health status, oral health‐related quality of life and personality factors among users of three‐sided sonic‐powered toothbrush versus conventional manual toothbrush	3
Fluoride concentration in dentifrices marketed In Argentina	3
Research on dental plaque removal methods for efficient oral prophylaxis: With a focus on air polishing and rubber cup polishing	3
Comparison of the effect of mothers and students’ education on the promotion of oral health behaviours in female students, using the health belief model	3
Relative dentin and enamel abrasivity of charcoal toothpastes	3
Clinical outcomes of using erythritol powder by means of air polishing with ultrasonic debridement in the treatment of initial periodontal pockets in hand of dental students: A split‐mouth, randomized	3
Improving dental‐oral health learning in students using a mobile application (“My tooth“): A controlled before and after study	3
Effect of a sonic toothbrush on the abrasive dentine wear using toothpastes with different abrasivity values	3