OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

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

Article	Citations
Caries experience in adolescents 13-14 years with and without erosive tooth wear: a case-control study	54
Oral health knowledge, attitude and practice among parents of children with craniofacial syndromes	24
Association Between Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization and Enamel Hypoplasia	19
Assessment of severity and mineral composition of saliva in schoolchildren with molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH)	18
Retrospective Comparisons of the Efficacy and Safety of Variable dosing of Midazolam with and without Meperidine for Management of Varying Levels of Anxiety of Pediatric Dental Patients: 35 years of S	17
Research progress of proteomics in congenital craniofacial anomalies	16
Pre-splenectomy permanent tooth extraction in a child with hereditary spherocytosis: a case report and guidelines care	16
Evaluation of surface roughness and color changes of restorative materials used with different polishing procedures in pediatric dentistry	16
Prediction on the chin advancement of the twin block functional appliance in growing Chinese patients using the cephalometric markers: a retrospective study	15
Associations between risk factors, including approximal contact types and dental caries in children from low-income families. Pilot study	15
Can silver diamine fluoride reduce invasive treatments with general anesthesia?	15
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	14
Evaluation of benign oral and maxillofacial lesions in the pediatric population	14
Iron level participates in the pathological damages of dental caries in infant rats by affecting enamel mineralization	13
Updates in orthodontic treatment of temporomandibular joint disc displacement in adolescents: review of the literature	11
Vital pulp therapy with a new bioceramic versus calcium hydroxide for young permanent teeth: a meta-analysis	11
Potential risk of dental fluorosis associated with different baby formulas and water brands marketed in Spain	11
Association of third molar maturity with estrogen receptors-encoding genes	11
Bulk-flow composites in paediatric dentistry: long term survival of posterior restorations. A retrospective study	10
Evaluation of nanohardness, elastic modulus, and surface roughness of fluoride-releasing tooth colored restorative materials	10
Space maintenance controversies in pediatric dentistry—a scoping review	10
Effects of photobiomodulation with different application parameters on injection pain in children: a randomized clinical trial	10
Clinical options for incisors replacement in children with dental trauma: a case report	10
Factors influencing restorative treatment decisions for proximal caries of primary and immature permanent teeth: a survey	9
Change in oral health-related behaviours of children before and after dental treatments under general anaesthesia	9

Two-phase orthodontic treatment of a patient with a low-angle skeletal class II malocclusion: a 7-year follow-up	9
Reducing dental anxiety in children through tell-show-do technique vs. additional instructions with an artificial intelligence-based animated video: randomized clinical trial	9
Fractal dimension analysis of mandibular trabecular bone in severely infraoccluded primary molars: a retrospective case-control study	9
Stemness maintenance of stem cells derived from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) in 3D spheroid formation through the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway	9
Does selective caries removal in combination with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy affect the clinical performance of adhesive restorations of primary or permanent te eth? A systematic review with m	9
Comparison of orthodontic adverse effects: braces versus clear aligners	9
Incidence and progression of erosive tooth wear according to tooth type in schoolchildren of Mexico City	9
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	8
Socio-Behavioral Risk Indicators Linked to Untreated Early Childhood Caries and its Clinical Consequences in Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Study	8
Investigating parents' and prospective parents' knowledge of oral hygiene for infants and children	8
Visualization of etching cycles efficacy at the resin infiltration into artificial enamel caries: in-vitro study on bovine teeth	8
Diurnal variation of salivary anaerobes correlates severe dental caries in children	8
Perfecting the venerable SSC	8
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
Effectiveness of cryotherapy, sucrose solution and a combination therapy for pain control during local anesthesia in children: a split mouth study	7
Vitamin D deficiency and chronological hypoplasia with hypomineralisation: a case report	7
Maxillary Labial Frenum in Preschool Children: Variations, Anomalies and Associated Factors	7
Prevalence and diversity of dental anomalies in Turkish children aged 7–15 with molar incisor hypomineralization	6
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	6
Regional odontodysplasia diagnosed and treated via multidisciplinary approach: a case report	6
Examination of surface porosity of current pulp capping materials by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) method	6
Evaluation of tooth development in children with molar-incisor hypomineralization using the Cameriere and Haavikko methods: a case-control study	6
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	6
Mandibular response after rapid maxillary expansion in mixed dentition children with different vertical growth patterns: a retrospective study	6
Clinical interventions for caries management through minimal intervention procedures in young children: an updated evidence-based review	5
More than just a child: dental students' perceptions of children using a mixed-method approach	5
Comparison of the morphology of the primary first molars and the forms of stainless steel crowns used in clinical practice	5
Assessment of contact area variations in primary molars of children based on the OXIS classification	5
Effect of high-irradiance light-curing on microleakage of resin fissure sealant	5
Crystalline analysis of dental enamel by X-Ray diffraction on pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease	5
Effectiveness of motivational interviewing on oral healthcare in pediatric patients	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
Clinical evaluation of permanent molars diagnosed by irreversible pulpits with apical periodontitis treated by MTA pulpotomy	5
Mothers' choice of toothpaste for their children: evaluation of fluoride content	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
Radiographic and diagnostic approaches for mandibular asymmetries in orthodontic practice: a narrative review	5
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	5
Exploring the properties of formocresol in dentistry---a comprehensive review	5
Timing for extraction of permanent first molars in school aged children: a pilot study	5
In vitro evaluation of wear resistance, microhardness and superficial roughness of different fissure sealants after aging	5
Timing of early correction of mandibular hypoplasia in skeletal class II malocclusion: a review	5
Awareness about emergency management of avulsed tooth among intern dentists—a cross-sectional observational study	4
Separate apical root formation of injured immature teeth: a case series and literature review	4
Hemifacial microsomia: treatment alternatives—a systematic review of literature	4
The evaluation of the effects of saliva contamination on microhardness and fracture strength of different aged restorative materials	4
Assessment of two methods to estimate dental age based on dental development for human identification in a Mexican sample	4
Causal inferences on childhood obesity and dentofacial anomalies: a mendelian randomization study	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
Genetic etiology in mandibular prognathism: a scope review	4

Treatment management of extensive defects of vital first permanent molars in children	4
Large mandibular odontogenic keratocyst treated by decompression and secondary enucleation: a case report	4
Breastfeeding and its Association with Early Childhood Caries – An Umbrella Review	4
Assessment of early orthodontic treatment needs in children aged 4–6 using the baby-risk of malocclusion assessment (Baby-ROMA) index	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 predictability of arch expansion with the Invisalign First system in children with mixed dentition: a retrospective study	4
Effectiveness of pediatric rotary, rotary and reciprocating instrumentations on bacterial load reduction in primary molars: an ex vivo comparative study	4
Effect of game-based teaching on the oral health of children: a systematic review of randomised control trials	4
Orthodontic treatment in patients with atypical swallowing and malocclusion: a systematic review	4
Temporomandibular disorders and orofacial neuropathic pain in children and adolescents: a systematic review	4
Fracture resistance of primary molars after pulpotomy procedure using mineral trioxide aggregate or Biodentine	4
Mallampati and Brodsky Classification and Children’s Risk for Sleep Related Breathing Disorder	3
The Outcome of Endodontic Regeneration in a Delayed Replanted Immature Permanent Incisor: A TurboReg Analysis of a Case	3
Correlation between the enamel-changed surface roughness, micro-hardness and the depth of demineralization after orthodontic bracket use	3
Salivary IL-4: A Bleeding Predictor on Probing in Descendants of Severe Periodontitis Patients	3
Comparison of clinical outcomes between mineral trioxide aggregate and bioceramic materials in pulpotomy for treating early chronic pulpitis in deciduous teeth	3
Cyclic fatigue resistance of two pediatric rotary files manufactured with different heat treatments: an in-vitro study	3
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	3
Trends in the prevalence of dental caries in the US pediatric population 2011–2020	3
Changes in Andrews' fifth key of occlusion (interproximal contacts) before and after orthodontic treatment	3
Current reviews in pediatric dentistry	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
Retrospective evaluation of pediatric dental treatments under deep sedation	3
Effect of Treatment with Selective Caries Removal Associated to Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy on Children’s Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Non-Randomized Clinical Study	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
Continual management for delayed teeth eruption following excision of an intraosseous compound odontoma: a case report	3
Dentigerous cyst in the anterior maxilla of pediatric patients: clinical manifestations and surgical management	3
Current and future research trends in clinical pediatric dentistry	3
Assessment of growth & development, dental caries, and dental development in children with congenital heart disease	3
Deciduous pulp tissue implantation into the root canal of mandibular incisor resulted in pulp revascularization: a case report with a 5-year follow-up	3
Management of severity lesions of hypomineralized molars (MIH) with different treatment alternatives: 9-month results of a clinical trial	3
A 15-year Follow-Up of a Gingivectomy Procedure for Idiopathic Gingival Fibromatosis: A Case Report and Literature Review	3
Effectiveness of oral health interventions for schoolchildren from disadvantaged backgrounds: a systematic review protocol	3
A pilot study on developing quantitative indices for age-related changes in maxillary primary molar root canal morphology	3
Proposing a CNN Method for Primary and Permanent Tooth Detection and Enumeration on Pediatric Dental Radiographs	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
Eruption disturbance in first molar and primary second molar caused by multiple compound odontomas: a case report	3
Prevalence of malocclusion and oral health-related factors among pre-school children in Northern Albania	3
Clinical application of Er:YAG laser and traditional dental turbine in caries removal in children	3
A causal association between asthma and dental caries: a two-sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization study	3
Determination of the range of intervention timing for supernumerary teeth using the Korean health insurance review and assessment service database	3
Self-reported oral health habits, knowledge and conditions of schoolchildren and adolescents in mainland China	3
Parents' perceptions and concerns regarding pediatric dental care under general anesthesia in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): a cross-sectional study	3
Effect of electronic book ''Traumatic dental injury to children's permanent teeth'' on primary school teacher's knowledge	3
Retrospective analysis of dental treatment under general anesthesia among children with early childhood caries in Malaysia	3