International Journal of Dental Hygiene

Papers
(The TQCC of International Journal of Dental Hygiene is 2. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
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Response to the COVID‐19 pandemic of dental hygienist: Correspondence40
Prevalence of dental floss use in deciduous dentition: A systematic review and meta‐analysis23
Is insufficient sleep duration a risk indicator for periodontal disease? A systematic review18
Wear and fracture of curettes due to sharpening and scaling processes18
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 chlorhex17
Evaluation of Effects of Verbal and Video‐Based Instructions on the Improvement of Oral Hygiene Status in Children: A Randomised Clinical Trial17
Effectiveness of a sonic‐flosser toothbrush with different size brush heads and manual toothbrush plus dental floss on plaque, gingival bleeding and inflammation in adults with naturally oc16
The efficacy of a rubber bristles interdental cleaner on parameters of oral soft tissue health‐a systematic review‐16
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Development, implementation and evaluation of a dental hygienist supported daily toothbrushing programme in Irish pre‐schools: A single‐case experimental design13
Analysis of YouTube videos as a source of information about dentin hypersensitivity13
Common risk factors for dental caries and impaired glucose regulation in Guangxi, China13
Professional use of social media platforms by independent dental hygienists in the Netherlands: A quantitative study13
Perceived quality of life among oral health therapy and dental students: A cross‐cultural comparison12
Dental hygienists' knowledge, performance confidence and awareness of importance of assessing oral cancer risk factors12
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Effects of single rinse with three different types of mouthwashes on VSCs levels in morning breath: Randomized, double‐blind, crossover clinical trial12
Comparative evaluation of efficacy and patient‐reported outcome measures of oral hygiene instruction methods for calibrated interdental brush11
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A long‐term longitudinal study of gingival recession in dentists: A 15‐year follow‐up10
Evaluation of the usefulness and quality of YouTube™ videos about children's electric toothbrushes10
The Attitude of Nursing Staff Towards Oral Healthcare for Care‐Dependent Older Adults (ANOCO) Questionnaire: Development and Validation9
Exploring avoidance of dental care due to dental fear and economic burden –A cross‐sectional study in a national sample of younger adults in Norway9
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Analysis of the Informational Content of Turkish Videos on YouTube About Tooth Brushing9
Factors affecting the infection control behaviours of Korean dental hygienists in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic9
Evaluation of an intervention to promote minimally invasive dentistry (MID) in an Australian community dental agency—A pilot study8
Efficacy and safety of erythritol air‐polishing in implant dentistry: A systematic review8
Effect of a sodium hypochlorite mouthwash on plaque and clinical parameters of periodontal disease‐a systematic review8
In vitro evaluation of surface roughness of titanium abutments after air polishing with different abrasive powders8
Probiotics for maintaining oral health during fixed orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta‐analysis8
COVID‐19 impact, knowledge and preparedness among dental hygienists in Saudi Arabia: A cross‐sectional study7
Evaluation of the Oral Hygiene Ability Instrument (OHAI): Test of reliability7
Addition of substances to reduce the erosive potential of acidic beverages to tooth enamel: A scoping review7
Evaluation of the quality of YouTube™ videos about pit and fissure sealant applications7
Influence of nervous tendencies on oral health status and lifestyle habits7
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Effects of Systematic Oral Hygiene Guidance on Plaque Control Among Periodontal Patients6
Impact of Virtual Reality on Perception of Dental Pain Associated With Dental Scaling in Healthy Adults: A Split Mouth Design Randomised Controlled Study6
Interprofessional Learning and Oral Health‐Related Attitudes and Knowledge Among Nursing Students at a University in Sweden—An Exploratory Study6
COVID‐19‐Related Knowledge, Fear, and Infection Control of Dental Staff6
Comparison of the Frequency in Changing and Using Personal Protective Equipment Among Dental Staff After Coronavirus Disease 20196
Exploring Migrant Mothers' Utilisation of Oral Health‐Related Information: A Qualitative Interview Study in the Swedish Context6
Effects of thyme on halitosis in gingivitis patients: Can thyme mouthwash prevent halitosis—A randomized trial5
Oral hygiene behaviour and its determinants among preparatory school students in Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia: A cross‐sectional study5
The effect of oil pulling in comparison with chlorhexidine and other mouthwash interventions in promoting oral health: A systematic review and meta‐analysis5
Development of a Predictive Model for Chewing Difficulty Using EuroQol‐5 Dimension Among Korean Older Adults5
A Systematic Review Evaluating Methods for Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Dental Erosions5
The efficacy of powered toothbrushes: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis5
Oral Hygiene Status and Psychological Factors Among Sheltered Adolescents in Recife5
Effectiveness of Chewing Gum After Water Rinsing in Removing Remnants of Sticky Cookies From Posterior Teeth—A Prospective Interventional Study5
Comparison of the plaque regrowth inhibition effects of oil pulling therapy with sesame oil or coconut oil using 4‐day plaque regrowth study model: A randomized crossover clinical trial5
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‐anal5
The effect of whitening toothpastes on polyurethane and silicone orthodontic clear ligatures: A clinical study4
Periodontal staging and grading: An international dental hygiene education survey4
Relationship between career education experience among final‐year dental hygiene students and their perspective towards work and profession: A nationwide survey in dental hygiene schools of Japan4
Effect of Different Concentrations of Chlorhexidine on Anti‐Plaque in Oral Care Practice: A Systematic Review and Network Meta‐Analysis4
Changing from disease‐centred to person‐centred – Swedish dental hygienists' views on a theory‐based behavioural intervention for improved oral hygiene among adolescents4
Experiences and characteristics of men working in dental hygiene4
Associations Between Problems in Oral Health, Oral Function and Malnutrition in Older People: Results From Three Databases4
Randomized trial of a photography‐aided behavioural intervention to reduce risk factors for caries and malocclusion in high‐risk infants4
Level of patient comfort and measurement reproducibility of three different probes: A cross‐sectional study4
Efficacy of sonic versus manual toothbrushing after professional mechanical plaque removal: A 6‐month randomized clinical trial4
Dental Hygienists' Readiness to Perform Resin Infiltrations: A Qualitative Study From Finland4
Health‐risk behaviours co‐occur among adults with tooth loss4
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Empathy as a Psychometric Property in Dental Undergraduate Students4
Ultrasonic scaling in COVID‐era dentistry: A quantitative assessment of aerosol spread during simulated and clinical ultrasonic scaling procedures4
Clinical outcomes of performance of dental students using erythritol powder by means of air polishing with ultrasonic debridement with students’ assessment: Part II4
Dental Hygienists' Influence on Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavioural of Patients and Effectiveness on Improving Patients' Periodontal Status—Evaluations of a Hospital Based Oral Hygiene Tr4
Erythritol powder airflow for the treatment of peri‐implant mucositis: A randomized controlled clinical trial4
Different Disinfection Strategies in Bacterial and Biofilm Contamination on Dental Unit Waterlines: A Systematic Review4
Assessment of usefulness and reliability of YouTube™ videos on denture care4
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 con3
Oral Health Status at Age 60 and 72 Years—A Longitudinal Study3
Training dental hygiene students to care for patients with disabilities3
Material of choice for non‐invasive treatment of dentin caries: An in vitro study using natural carious lesions3
Dental caries experience and its relationship to demographic factors in 2‐ to 6‐year‐old children in Fars—Iran in 20183
Evaluation of the extent of plaque removal and users' experience of alternative toothbrushes: A randomized single‐blind crossover study3
Impact of oral piercings on periodontal health – A systematic review3
Cases of dental clinic visits by COVID‐19‐confirmed patients3
Antigingivitis efficacy of a sodium bicarbonate toothpaste: Pooled analysis3
Direct and indirect effects of different dentifrices on the initial bacterial colonization of enamel in situ overnight3
Relationship between index of orthodontic treatment need dental health component (IOTN‐DHC) and caries prevalence in school‐age children3
Trends in dental hygiene academic leadership development: Influencers, barriers, and enabling mechanisms3
Dental hygiene research: It's momentous!3
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Are COVID‐19 patients given adequate instructions about toothbrush hygiene? A cross‐sectional study3
Effect of an extraoral scavenging device on eliminating droplets and aerosols generated in ultrasonic supragingival scaling: A randomised clinical trial3
Painless cost control as a central strategy for universal oral health coverage: A critical review with policy guide3
Microbiological status at intake in relation to clinical periodontal status at intake and the response to non‐surgical periodontal therapy—A retrospective analysis3
Measuring workplace violence for clinical dental hygienists3
Utilising Text Mining to Determine Japanese Dental Hygiene Students' Perceptions of Dental Hygienists and Dentists3
Oral hygiene status and factors related to oral health in hospitalized patients with schizophrenia3
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Curcumin mouthwashes versus chlorhexidine in controlling plaque and gingivitis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis3
Efficacy of a water flosser compared to an interdental brush on gingival bleeding and gingival abrasion: A 4 week randomized controlled trial3
Dental team member compliance with personal protective equipment and aerosol‐generating procedure recommendations during the COVID‐19 pandemic in Israel: An observational study3
Association between child's behaviour during first dental appointment and effectiveness of dental plaque removal by caregivers3
Association between mouth rinse use and changes in blood pressure: A systematic review and meta‐analysis with trial sequential analysis2
Development and psychometric test of the myRisk mobile application for caries risk assessment2
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of medical and dental students about maintaining and disinfecting toothbrushes2
Hygienic maintenance in patients with maxillae atrophy and in oncological patients with maxillary resection rehabilitated with zygomatic implants: A nested monocentric prospective cohort study2
Bacterial decontamination of toothbrushes by immersion in a mouthwash containing 0.05% chlorhexidine and 0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride: A randomized controlled trial2
A randomized clinical study to examine the oral hygiene efficacy of a novel herbal toothpaste with zinc over a 6‐month period2
Musculoskeletal disorders related to dental hygienist profession2
Effects of antimicrobial mouthwashes on the human oral microbiome: Systematic review of controlled clinical trials2
Socio‐economic inequality in reported dental self‐care behaviour among Iranian households: A national pooled study2
Exploring the Feasibility and Acceptance of Delivering Oral Health Interventions in a Primary Care Diabetes Context in North East England: A Qualitative Two‐Case Study2
Impact of stage‐grade of periodontitis and self‐reported symptoms on oral health‐related quality of life2
Efficacy of herbal‐ versus chlorhexidine‐based mouthwashes towards oral hygiene maintenance in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis2
Working characteristics for practising dental hygienists in two countries in different hemispheres2
Implicit racial bias among dental hygienists practicing in the United States2
Enabling educator oral health literacy: An impetus for oral health promotion in early childhood development2
Antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of new and worn manual toothbrushes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis2
Adjunctive benefit of ozonized water irrigation with mechanical debridement in the management of Stage III periodontitis: A randomized controlled clinical and biochemical study2
A Report on a Qualitative Service Evaluation of Return to Dental Therapy Reskilling Schemes in the United Kingdom2
Comparison Between the 2017 EFP/AAP and CDC/AAP Case Definitions on Periodontal Status and Their Association With Risk Factors in an Adult Norwegian Populat2
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:2
Does flossing before or after brushing influence the reduction in the plaque index? A systematic review and meta‐analysis2
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Construct Validity of the Orientation to Life Questionnaire in a General Adult Population in Norway and Its Association with Self‐Reported General and Oral Health2
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 study2
An updated systematic review on toothbrush contamination: An overlooked oral health concern among general population2
Relative dentin and enamel abrasivity of charcoal toothpastes2
Pocket closure in stage III–IV grade C periodontitis: A multilevel analysis following non‐surgical periodontal therapy2
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Could mouth rinses be an adjuvant in the treatment of SARS‐CoV‐2 patients? An appraisal with a systematic review2
Salivary levels of catalase, total antioxidant capacity and interleukin‐1β and oral health‐related quality of life after matcha and green tea consumption for patients with gingivitis: A randomized cli2
Uptake of dental hygienist services by the Israeli 65+ age group2
Effectiveness of CPP‐ACP and fluoride products in tooth remineralization2
Comparing protection‐motivation theory‐based intervention with routine public dental health care2
YouTube™ for information on paediatric oral health instructions2
Assessment and correlation of the influence of non‐surgical periodontal therapy on serum lipid profile and cytokines in patients with stage III periodontitis2
Association of sense of coherence and periodontal disease severity, in two cross‐sectional studies2
Salivary counts ofStreptococcus mutansandLactobacillusin patients with and without cleft lip and/or palate undergoing orthodontic treatment: A meta‐analysis2
Side effects and short effects of using three common mouthwashes on oral health and quality of life: A quasi‐experimental study2
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