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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

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	24
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Swedish version of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale	17
Traumatic dental injuries among children attending the public after-hours emergency dental clinic in Bergen, Norway	16
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
Association of socio-demographic characteristics, comorbidities, lifestyle habits, and saliva parameters with dental caries in adults with obesity	15
Oral care in intensive care units: Lithuanian nurses’ attitudes and practices	14
Extended caries prevention programme with biannual application of fluoride varnish for toddlers: prevalence of dental fluorosis at ages 7–9 years and associated factors	13
The experiences of Finnish dental professionals in handling child abuse and neglect issues in their daily work	13
Radiographic peri-implant bone loss after a function time up to 15 years	13
A 5-year comprehensive evaluation of maxillofacial injuries in polytrauma patients at a tertiary hospital – an epidemiological study	13
Low-level laser treatment’s ability to reduce dry socket pain	13
Self-reported oral health outcomes after switching to a novel nicotine pouch technology: a pilot study	12
Dental anxiety and empathy among undergraduate oral health students in Norway, South Africa and Namibia	11
Dental clinicians recognizing signs of dental anxiety: a grounded theory study	10
Simple dentate area fractures of the mandible – can we prevent postoperative infections?	10
An effective method to summarise the outcomes of questionnaire-based studies in systematic reviews	10
Features of Dental Anomaly Patterns in Finnish children as seen in panoramic radiographs at the late mixed stage	10
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?	10
Dental health personnel’s experience with receiving inquiries from child welfare services: a national cross-sectional study	9
The antecedents of oral care in nursing facilities – a qualitative interview study among supervisor nurses	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
Association between oral and general health related quality of life among Norwegian patients with substance use disorders in opioid agonist therapy	7
Examination of cytotoxic and antimicrobial effect of whitening toothpastes: an in vitro study	7

Dental caries in a Norwegian adult population, the HUNT4 oral health study; prevalence, distribution and 45-year trends	7
Survival of endodontically treated teeth in public dental service in Northern Finland: a practise-based register study	7
Efficacy of nonsurgical periodontal treatment on patients with periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis	7
A randomized clinical trial of hyaluronic acid gel pulpotomy in primary molars with 1 year follow-up	7
Cross-cultural adaptation of the Arabic version of the oral health values scale	7
Chewing Side Preference, Facial Asymmetry and Related Factors in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1986	7
Longitudinal analysis of the quality of orthodontic treatment outcome and stability of occlusal traits	7
Comparison of accuracy of different dental age estimation methods in Finnish and Turkish populations	7
Oral lesions associated with daily use of snus, a moist smokeless tobacco product. A cross-sectional study among Norwegian adolescents	7
Risk of bleeding with dental implant surgery in patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis	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	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
miR-200a-3p represses osteogenesis of human periodontal ligament stem cells by targeting ZEB2 and activating the NF-κB pathway	6
E-cadherin expression in the tongue epithelium of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats: an exploratory study	6
Oral manifestations of extranodal lymphomas – a review of the literature with emphasis on clinical implications for the practicing dentist	6
Common resilience factors among healthy individuals exposed to chronic adversity: a systematic review	6
The effect of different variables on push-out tests in 3D-printed oval and round-shaped root canals: a methodological study	6
Prevalence of bruxism in patients affected by epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
The effect of anterior repositioning splint therapy on maximum bite forces in patients with disc interference disorders	6
Sports-based distribution of facial fractures – findings from a four-season country	6
Dental plaque and gingival bleeding in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and controls: a multilevel analysis	6
Evaluation of jaw function, oral health-related quality of life, and nutritional status during oral rehabilitation procedures – a pilot study	6
Scale of self-efficacy in oral hygiene (OHSE): analysis of psychometric properties in Spain	5
Effectiveness of conservative therapeutic modalities for temporomandibular disorders-related pain: a systematic review	5
Primary tooth autotransplantation: update and retrospective clinical study	5
Is the third molar erupting at a younger age than before?	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
Relationship between aesthetic concern and self-esteem in adolescents with severe malocclusion	5
Saliva proteomic profile of early childhood caries and caries-free children	5
Prevalence of ongoing or previous SARS-CoV-2 infection among dental personnel – the Swedish experience	5
Validation of a simplified oral indicator for home care nurses to refer older people to dental care professionals	5
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the Finnish version of the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ)	4
Temporomandibular disorders and neck pain in primary headache patients: a retrospective machine learning study	4
Efficacy of platelet rich fibrin with and without metformin in the treatment of periodontal osseous defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Sex-specific reference values for the crown heights of permanent anterior teeth and canines for assessing tooth wear	4
Impact of acquisition volume on cone beam computed tomography imaging of marginal bone: an ex vivo study	4
Effects of periodontal treatment on periodontal status in Finland: a register-based study	4
Association between cynical hostility and temporomandibular pain mediated through somatization and depression: an 11-year follow-up study on Finnish adults	4
Self-reported oral health and oral health-related quality of life among older adults receiving home care services in South-eastern Norway	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
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
Hyaluronic acid injection to restore the lost interproximal papilla: a systematic review	3
Periodontitis and the risk of oral cancer: a meta-analysis of case-control studies	3
Uncovering a pseudoscience: an analysis of ‘biological dentistry’ Instagram posts	3
Comparison of self-rated pain and salivary alpha-amylase and cortisol levels during early stages of fixed orthodontic and clear aligner therapy	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
Supra- and sub-gingival instrumentation of periodontitis with the adjunctive treatment of a chloramine – a one-year randomized clinical trial study	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
The prevalence and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders in head and neck cancer patients	3
Direct restorations and enhanced caries prevention among 20- to 60-year-olds attending Helsinki City Public Dental Service – a register-based observation	3
Prolonged breastfeeding and dental caries in preschool children	3
Parental knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards children’s oral habits: a descriptive cross-sectional study	3
Satisfaction with smile appearance mediates oral health-related quality of life in adolescents regardless of orthodontic treatment need – a cross-sectional study	3
Identification of caries-active individuals in longitudinal data a methodological study using a national registry	3
Periapical status transitions in teeth with posts versus without posts: a retrospective longitudinal radiographic study	3
Determinants and barriers for visiting a dental clinic among (frail) older individuals	3
Can the interleukin TNF-α be used as a biomarker for pulp necrosis?	3
Prevalence of sagittal molar and canine relationships, asymmetries and midline shift in relation to temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in a Finnish adult population	3
Individual and contextual determinants associated with traumatic dental injuries in children eight to ten years of age: a multilevel analysis	3
Self-perceived oral health-related salutogenic factors in orally healthy older Swedes. A qualitative interview study	3
Impact of temporomandibular disorder symptoms among 15-year-old girls	3
Periapical foreign body findings – histological and radiological comparison	3
Dental professional recognition of dental anxiety from a patient perspective: a grounded theory study	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