OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Acta Odontologica Scandinavica is 4. 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
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Swedish version of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale	52
Traumatic dental injuries among children attending the public after-hours emergency dental clinic in Bergen, Norway	36
Periapical status and technical quality in root canal filled teeth in a cross sectional study in Jönköping, Sweden	34
Oral care in intensive care units: Lithuanian nurses’ attitudes and practices	32
Extended caries prevention programme with biannual application of fluoride varnish for toddlers: prevalence of dental fluorosis at ages 7–9 years and associated factors	22
The experiences of Finnish dental professionals in handling child abuse and neglect issues in their daily work	22
Expectations of orthodontic treatment among 7–12 year-old children – a cross sectional study	20
Self-reported oral health outcomes after switching to a novel nicotine pouch technology: a pilot study	18
A 5-year comprehensive evaluation of maxillofacial injuries in polytrauma patients at a tertiary hospital – an epidemiological study	17
Comparative outcomes of endodontically treated teeth versus dental implant-supported prostheses: a systematic review	16
Implementing online learning of Diagnostic Criteria for the Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) protocol in undergraduate dental education	13
Low-level laser treatment’s ability to reduce dry socket pain	13
Use of bmps as a treatment for medication-related maxillary osteonecrosis (mronj): a systematic review	13
Association of socio-demographic characteristics, comorbidities, lifestyle habits, and saliva parameters with dental caries in adults with obesity	13
Dental anxiety and empathy among undergraduate oral health students in Norway, South Africa and Namibia	12
The antecedents of oral care in nursing facilities – a qualitative interview study among supervisor nurses	12
Awareness of erosive tooth wear and the consumption of acidic beverages among a group of Finnish adolescents	12
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?	12
Oral health and background characteristics in a prison population: the PriOH study	12
Trend in basic oral treatment needs in relation to taxation of sweets, ice cream, and sugar-sweetened beverages in Finland: a registry-based study	11
Oral lesions associated with daily use of snus, a moist smokeless tobacco product. A cross-sectional study among Norwegian adolescents	11
Cross-cultural adaptation of the Arabic version of the oral health values scale	11
Examination of cytotoxic and antimicrobial effect of whitening toothpastes: an in vitro study	10
Dental clinicians recognizing signs of dental anxiety: a grounded theory study	10
Features of Dental Anomaly Patterns in Finnish children as seen in panoramic radiographs at the late mixed stage	10

Dental caries in a Norwegian adult population, the HUNT4 oral health study; prevalence, distribution and 45-year trends	10
Oral health literacy among migrant mothers in Sweden. A qualitative study	9
Efficacy of nonsurgical periodontal treatment on patients with periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis	9
Comparison of accuracy of different dental age estimation methods in Finnish and Turkish populations	9
Risk of bleeding with dental implant surgery in patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Chewing Side Preference, Facial Asymmetry and Related Factors in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1986	9
Association between oral and general health related quality of life among Norwegian patients with substance use disorders in opioid agonist therapy	8
Common resilience factors among healthy individuals exposed to chronic adversity: a systematic review	8
Survival of endodontically treated teeth in public dental service in Northern Finland: a practise-based register study	8
Poor oral health, related quality of life, and use of dental care system among vulnerable migrants in Denmark – a cross-sectional study	8
Diagnostic performance of swept-source optical coherence tomography in the detection of tooth cracks: a narrative review	7
E-cadherin expression in the tongue epithelium of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats: an exploratory study	7
Manifestations of the oral mucosa and salivary glands in irritable bowel syndrome and microscopic colitis – A systematic review	7
Relationship between aesthetic concern and self-esteem in adolescents with severe malocclusion	7
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	7
The effect of different variables on push-out tests in 3D-printed oval and round-shaped root canals: a methodological study	7
Prevalence of bruxism in patients affected by epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Evaluation of jaw function, oral health-related quality of life, and nutritional status during oral rehabilitation procedures – a pilot study	6
Validation of a simplified oral indicator for home care nurses to refer older people to dental care professionals	6
Classification of Indonesian adult forensic gender using cephalometric radiography with VGG16 and VGG19: a Preliminary research	6
Prevalence of ongoing or previous SARS-CoV-2 infection among dental personnel – the Swedish experience	6
Relationships between oral health-related self-efficacy, oral health literacy, social support, and illness perception among patients with periodontitis: a moderated mediation model	6
Dental plaque and gingival bleeding in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and controls: a multilevel analysis	6
Evaluation of 3D planning in orthognathic surgery	6
Saliva proteomic profile of early childhood caries and caries-free children	5
Visibility of anatomical landmarks in the region of the mandibular third molar, a comparison between a low-dose and default protocol of CBCT	5
Temporomandibular disorders and neck pain in primary headache patients: a retrospective machine learning study	5
Regenerative potential of the intermediate filaments of albino rat parotid glands subjected to fractionated radiotherapy: an immunohistochemical analysis	5
Effects of fixed retainers on gingival recession – a 10-year retrospective study	5
Efficacy of platelet rich fibrin with and without metformin in the treatment of periodontal osseous defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Effectiveness of conservative therapeutic modalities for temporomandibular disorders-related pain: a systematic review	5
The association between caries experience and demographic, socioeconomic, and psychometric factors among persons with severe psychiatric and/or substance use disorders: a cross-sectional study	5
Self-reported oral health and oral health-related quality of life among older adults receiving home care services in South-eastern Norway	5
Sex-specific reference values for the crown heights of permanent anterior teeth and canines for assessing tooth wear	5
Impact of temporomandibular disorder symptoms among 15-year-old girls	5
Prolonged breastfeeding and dental caries in preschool children	5
TMJ degenerative joint disease: relationships between CBCT findings, clinical symptoms, and signs	5
A systematic review on masticatory muscle activity of temporomandibular joint in patients with rheumatoid arthritis	5
Impact of acquisition volume on cone beam computed tomography imaging of marginal bone: an ex vivo study	5
Association between cynical hostility and temporomandibular pain mediated through somatization and depression: an 11-year follow-up study on Finnish adults	5
Direct restorations and enhanced caries prevention among 20- to 60-year-olds attending Helsinki City Public Dental Service – a register-based observation	5
Effects of periodontal treatment on periodontal status in Finland: a register-based study	5
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the Finnish version of the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ)	5
Esthetic satisfaction vs. peri-implant health: a cautionary perspective	4
Sedation of Adults with Orally Administered Midazolam in Dentistry – A Retrospective Study	4
Periapical foreign body findings – histological and radiological comparison	4
Comparison of the clinical efficacy of bone grafting and bone grafting combined with guided tissue regeneration in periodontal regenerative therapy: a meta-analysis	4
Parental knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards children’s oral habits: a descriptive cross-sectional study	4
Changes in the electromyographic activity of masticatory muscles in patients undergoing bimaxillary surgery	4
The influence of intraoral cooling on taste and smell perception	4

Dental professional recognition of dental anxiety from a patient perspective: a grounded theory study	4
Identification of caries-active individuals in longitudinal data a methodological study using a national registry	4
Determinants and barriers for visiting a dental clinic among (frail) older individuals	4
Gestational diabetes alters subgingival pathobiont composition	4
Can the interleukin TNF-α be used as a biomarker for pulp necrosis?	4
Health literacy and oral health-related behaviors among young adults in Norway	4
Periodontitis and the risk of oral cancer: a meta-analysis of case-control studies	4
Comparison of oral health-related quality of life in a group of 19-year-old patients with or without previous orthodontic treatment	4
Satisfaction with smile appearance mediates oral health-related quality of life in adolescents regardless of orthodontic treatment need – a cross-sectional study	4
Influence of psychiatric symptom profiles of parents on sleep bruxism intensity of their children	4
The relationship between practice ownership and follow-up of comprehensive dental care. A Swedish register study	4
Subject: evaluation of mandibular bone abnormalities in CKD patients using CBCT	4
Supra- and sub-gingival instrumentation of periodontitis with the adjunctive treatment of a chloramine – a one-year randomized clinical trial study	4
Individual and contextual determinants associated with traumatic dental injuries in children eight to ten years of age: a multilevel analysis	4
The use of dental anxiety management techniques during one-session treatment: a study on five video-recorded patient cases	4
The effect of reconstructive techniques as treatment modality for peri-implant osseous defects – a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
A cross-sectional study on oral health-care habits and oral-health-related quality-of-life in marginalized persons in Copenhagen	4
Uncovering a pseudoscience: an analysis of ‘biological dentistry’ Instagram posts	4
Comparison of self-rated pain and salivary alpha-amylase and cortisol levels during early stages of fixed orthodontic and clear aligner therapy	4