OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
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From the Editor	24
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Environmental sustainability in quality improvement: A starter guide for paediatric dentists	22
From the editor	21
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Development of a virtual orthodontic advice pathway in a community dental service	20
Assessment of the developmental defects of the enamel in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease: A comparative study	20
Integrating Haptic Virtual Reality Simulation in Pediatric Dentistry Education: A New Era of Training	19
Psychometric properties of the Thai version of the Scale of Oral Health Outcomes for 5‐year‐old children	17
Comparative Evaluation of Clinical and Radiographic Success of Lesion Sterilization and Tissue Repair ( LSTR ), Modified LST	17
Influence of limited mouth opening in children on intraoral scanning accuracy: An in vitro study	16
Qualitative study on barriers and coping strategies for dental care in autistic children: Parents' perspective	15
Salivary Fluoride Concentrations and Fluoride Intake After Toothbrushing With and Without Rinsing Using Sodium Fluoride Toothpaste: A Crossover Trial in 6‐Year‐Old Children	15
Non‐traumatic emergency department dental visits among patients 0–25 years of age: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	15
Outcomes of preformed metal crowns placed with the conventional and Hall techniques: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	14
Validation of the Malay Version Questionnaire for ‘Parental Perception and Acceptance of Black Staining of Teeth Following Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment in Children’	14
Caries‐preventive effectiveness of two different fluoride varnishes: A randomised clinical trial in patients with multi‐bracketed fixed orthodontic appliances	13
Fluoride application in paediatric patients attending general anaesthetic in Carlisle and Eden	12
Do the clinical practice guidelines for paediatric dentistry meet the quality standards? A meta‐research and quality appraisal using the AGREE II tool	12
Masticatory function in growing individuals with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: A longitudinal study	11
Weighted Blankets for Special Children: A Randomized Crossover Trial Investigating Effects on Dental Anxiety and Physiological Responses	11
Dental and Dentofacial Findings in a Child With CHOPS Syndrome Managed Under General Anesthesia	11
Correction to “Correlates of childhood caries: A study in Qatar”	10

Breastfeeding, consumption of ultraprocessed foods, and dental caries at 4 years of age: A birth cohort study	10
A service evaluation of novel paediatric consultant clinics within the community dental services	10
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Comparison between two molar incisor hypomineralization detection criteria in epidemiological surveys	10
Efficacy of eutectic topical anesthesia in stainless steel crown procedures for primary molars: A randomized controlled trial	10
Expanding Access to Photobiomodulation Treatment for Paediatric Oncology Patients in Glasgow	10
Orofacial signs of child or adolescent maltreatment identified by dentists and dental hygienists: A scoping review	10
British Society of Paediatric Dentistry: A policy document on dental neglect in children	10
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Evaluation of use of cone beam computed tomography in paediatric patients: A cross‐sectional study	9
LRP4 mutations, dental anomalies, and oral exostoses	9
Introducing the IJPD team	9
Is Teledentistry as Effective as Clinical Dental Diagnosis in Pediatric Patients?	9
Socio‐behavioural determinants associated with the first dental visit in Saudi children: A cross‐sectional study	9
Prevalence and morphological features of molar‐root incisor malformation in children attending a specialist paediatric dental unit	8
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Service evaluation of a new unscheduled paediatric dental service in Lothian, Scotland	8
The Impact of Asymmetrical Occlusion on Children in the Mixed Dentition Period: A Cross‐Sectional Study	8
Effectiveness of various methods of educating children and adolescents for the maintenance of oral health: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials	8
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A Decade‐Long Follow‐Up of Supernumerary Tooth Leading Up to Cemental Tear: A Pediatric Case Report	8
Application of a Modified Hemisection for Macrodontia Central Incisors in a Variant of the Ekman‐Westborg and Julin Trait: A Case Report	8
Editorial BSPD Supplement 2022	8
Dental caries as a source of Helicobacter pylori infection in children: An RT‐PCR study	7
The changing profile of infective endocarditis: A multi‐year retrospective study for dentists	7
Temperament and Its Association With Oral Health‐Related Behaviors and Early Childhood Caries in Young Children	7
Effectiveness of a 4‐Month vs. 8‐Month Recall Interval for High‐Caries‐Risk Preschool Children: A 30‐Month Clinical Trial	7
Evaluation of an early childhood caries preventive programme starting during pregnancy—Results after 3 and 6 years	7
Prevalence of Early Childhood Caries in Africa: A Systematic Review	7
Relation between anxiety disorders in adolescent mothers and dental fear in children	7
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Effect of Low‐Level Laser Acupuncture and Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation on Gag Reflex in Children During Dental Impression: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial	7
Diagnostic accuracy of tele‐dentistry in screening children for dental caries by community health workers in a lower‐middle‐income country	7
Transillumination‐Aided Infiltration of MIH ‐Affected Molars: Evaluation of the Clinical Workflow	7
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Prevention efficacy of dentin tubule sealing with Nd:YAG laser against tooth discoloration induced by vital pulp treatment	6
Paternal Physical Punishment and Neglect: Does It Increase the Odds of Toothache in Children and Adolescents?	6
Caries status in 12‐year‐old children, geographical location and socioeconomic conditions across European countries: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	6
Effects of single unilaterally impacted mesiodens on maxillary central incisors: A 3D quantitative assessment based on cone‐beam computed tomography	6
Assessment of dental caries based on ICDAS and WHO criteria: A comparative study	6
Multiple prefabricated zirconia crowns for vital hypoplastic young first permanent molars. An eight‐year case report	6
Young people's and adults' views and experiences of decision‐making to manage compromised first permanent molars: a qualitative study	6
Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Oral Health Literacy Assessment Task: Pathways between parental oral health literacy and oral health consequences in children	6
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BSPD Conference Abstracts 2025	6
Paediatric patient waiting experiences: A service evaluation	6
Correlates of childhood caries: A study in Qatar	6
Oral health status of 916 children in Tibetan settlement (Bylakuppe, India): A cross‐sectional descriptive study	6
Comparative assessment of cleaning efficacy of two exclusive paediatric rotary files in root canals of primary teeth: An in vitro study	6

Use of the Hall Technique by dentists in East China: A questionnaire‐based cross‐sectional survey	6
Dental Experience of Children With Cleft Lip and/or Palate by 12 Months	6
Response to Letter to the Editor Regarding the Article: Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Glasses Versus White Noise on Dental Anxiety in Children With Attention‐Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Rando	5
The Use of Puppetry‐Based Approaches in Dental and Oral Health Promotion for Children: A Scoping Review of Interventions	5
Shaping ability of novel nickel‐titanium systems in printed primary molars	5
Multilevel calibration procedure for the oral health national multicenter survey in primary teeth	5
Analysis of Dental Arch Symmetry of Children With Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: Seven‐Year Follow‐Up	5
Oral and Gut Microbiota in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Case–Control Study	5
Knowledge, attitude and practice of caries prevention in children among Bhutanese oral health professionals	5
Children and adolescents assisted in a referral oral medicine diagnostic service: 20 years of experience in Brazil	5
Can ChatGPT ‐4.5 Accurately Identify Teeth? A Cross‐Sectional Comparison With Dental Students and Parents	5
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ResNet‐Transformer deep learning model‐aided detection of dens evaginatus	5
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Effect of photobiomodulation on the efficacy of anesthesia in maxillary permanent molar teeth with molar incisor hypomineralization: A randomized clinical trial	5
Translation and Validation of Telugu Version of the Caries Impacts and Experiences Questionnaire for Children (CARIES‐QC)	5
Zirconia Preformed Paediatric Crown Versus Stainless Steel Crown in Primary Molars: A Randomized Controlled Split‐Mouth Trial	5
Reply to: Letter to the Editor on the Paper: “Do the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pediatric Dentistry Meet the Quality Standards?”	5
Structural Validity and Measurement Invariance of the Scale of Oral Health Outcomes for 5‐Year‐Old Children	5
Associations Between Oral Health Related Outcomes and Electronic Cigarette Use in Young People: A Scoping Review	5
Association between perfectionism, personality traits and probable sleep bruxism in Spanish schoolchildren: A case–control study	5
Instrumentation time and effectiveness of hand and rotary files in a prototyped second mandibular primary molar: A micro‐CT study	4
Sustainability of Improvement in Oral‐Health‐Related Quality of Life Following Dental Treatment Under General Anaesthetic: The Role of Family Functioning	4
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Glasses Versus White Noise on Dental Anxiety in Children With Attention‐Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Correspondence	4
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Chemotherapy‐Induced Oral Mucositis in 470 Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia	4
Food insecurity and dental caries prevalence in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
Economic evaluation of fluoride varnish application in preschoolers: A systematic review	4
Audit on the Use of Radiographs Prior to Stainless Steel Crown Placement	4
Oral health assessment of newly diagnosed oncology patients—Who are we missing?	4
Effects of Preoperative Immersive and Non‐Immersive Virtual Reality Exposure on Dental Anxiety in Children: A Randomised Controlled Trial	4
Association between stress and catecholamines with painful TMD in children	4
Decision Making on Caries Management in Children and Adolescents Among Thai Dentists	4
Coffin–Siris syndrome: A case report and dental findings	4
Parents' Willingness‐to‐Pay for Fissure Sealant and Fluoride Varnish Therapy in Public and Private Pediatric Clinics	4
Factors related to spontaneous space closure following early first permanent molar extraction: A systematic review	4
Comparative Analysis of Dental Treatment for Children With and Without Special Healthcare Needs at Academic Dental Hospitals in South Africa	4
“The pediatric dentist is different”: A qualitative study of young children's caregivers' experiences of oral health care in the Galapagos Islands	4
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Evaluation of high‐power laser therapy as treatment of chemotherapy‐induced oral mucositis in paediatric patients with oncohematological diseases—Dr Morankar	4
Undergraduate dental students' perception of paediatric dental teaching in an urban and rural Australian dental school	4
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Correction to “Assessment of dental caries based on ICDAS and WHO criteria: A comparative study”	4
Selective outcome reporting in paediatric dentistry restorative treatment randomised clinical trials—A meta‐research	4
Association between dental restorations and artefacts on head magnetic resonance images in paediatric patients	4
Feasibility, acceptability, and perceived effectiveness of weighted blankets during paediatric dental care	4
Associations Among Individual, Family, and Community‐Level Influences on Caregiver‐Reported Perception of Their Child's Oral Health Status in the United States: A Preliminary Study	4
Pathways to dental fear from childhood to adolescence: A 10‐year cohort study	4