OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Dental Hygiene 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Impact of early childhood caries on oral health‐related quality of life: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	49
The Association of Oral Health Status and socio‐economic determinants with Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life among the elderly: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	43
Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS): Literature review and Italian validation	31
YouTube™ quality as a source for parent education about the oral hygiene of children	27
Impact of regular professional toothbrushing on oral health, related quality of life, and nutritional and cognitive status in nursing home residents	23
The risk of tooth loss in patients with diabetes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	23
Non‐surgical periodontal therapy effectively improves patient‐reported outcomes: A systematic review	19
The efficacy of powered toothbrushes: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis	19
Plaque disclosing agent as a guide for professional biofilm removal: A randomized controlled clinical trial	18
Is periodontal disease associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer? A meta‐analysis	17
Ultrasonic scaling in COVID‐era dentistry: A quantitative assessment of aerosol spread during simulated and clinical ultrasonic scaling procedures	15
Effect of toothbrush bristle stiffness and toothbrushing force on the abrasive dentine wear	15
Effectiveness of orthodontic toothbrush versus conventional toothbrush on plaque and gingival index reduction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	13
Is YouTube^TM an adequate source of oral hygiene education for orthodontic patients?	13
Effectiveness of denture microwave disinfection for treatment of denture stomatitis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	12
Impact of stage‐grade of periodontitis and self‐reported symptoms on oral health‐related quality of life	12
Effectiveness of CPP‐ACP and fluoride products in tooth remineralization	12
Oral health awareness, attitude towards dental treatment, fear of infection and economic impact during COVID‐19 pandemic in the Middle East	11
Development and evaluation of e‐learning materials for dental hygiene students in six schools: Using smartphones to learn dental treatment procedures	11
Oral health‐related quality of life and associated factors in patients with xerostomia	11
Effect of the local probiotics in the therapy of periodontitis A randomized prospective study	10
Clinical comparison of an electric‐powered ionic toothbrush and a manual toothbrush in plaque reduction: A randomized clinical trial	10
Curcumin mouthwashes versus chlorhexidine in controlling plaque and gingivitis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	10
Effect of Propolis mouthwash on clinical periodontal parameters in patients with gingivitis: A double‐blinded randomized clinical trial	10
Poor oral health‐related quality of life among pregnant women: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	9

Oral health care beliefs among care personnel working with older people – follow‐up of oral care education provided by dental hygienists	8
Are oral hygiene instructions with aid of plaque‐disclosing methods effective in improving self‐performed dental plaque control? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials	8
Dental plaque score reduction with an oscillating‐rotating power toothbrush and a high‐frequency sonic power toothbrush: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of single‐brushing exercises	8
A novel biofilm removal approach (Guided Biofilm Therapy) utilizing erythritol air‐polishing and ultrasonic piezo instrumentation: A randomized controlled trial	7
Dental plaque control strategies for the elderly population: A scoping review	7
Effects of oral health promotion programmes on adolescents’ oral health‐related quality of life: A systematic review	7
Efficacy of erythritol powder air‐polishing in active and supportive periodontal therapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	7
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 study	7
YouTube^™ for information on paediatric oral health instructions	7
Definitions used for a healthy periodontium—A systematic review	7
Oral hygiene status and factors related to oral health in hospitalized patients with schizophrenia	7
Could mouth rinses be an adjuvant in the treatment of SARS‐CoV‐2 patients? An appraisal with a systematic review	7
Clinical comparison of instrumentation systems for periodontal debridement: A randomized clinical trial	6
‘Caries disease among an elderly population—A 10‐year longitudinal study’	6
Prevalence of myths regarding oral health among pregnant women in North India	6
Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus distribution in the saliva and plaque of Iranian population: Higher prevalence of S. mutans serotypes f and k	6
Interdental plaque reduction after the use of different devices in patients with periodontitis and interdental recession: A randomized clinical trial	6
Effect of triphala mouthrinse on plaque and gingival inflammation: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials	6
Efficacy of mobile health care in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment: A systematic review	6
Comparing protection‐motivation theory‐based intervention with routine public dental health care	6
Non‐surgical peri‐implantitis treatment using a pocket irrigator device; clinical, microbiological, radiographical and patient‐centred outcomes—A pilot study	6
Associations between perceived self‐efficacy and oral health behaviours in adolescents	6
Effectiveness of remineralization agents on the prevention of dental bleaching induced sensitivity: A randomized clinical trial	6
Probiotic mouthwash as an adjunct to mechanical therapy in the treatment of stage II periodontitis: A randomized controlled clinical trial	6
Early childhood caries and related risk factors: A cross‐sectional study of children in Zhejiang Province, China	6
Are diabetes and dental care providers in the Republic of Mauritius advising patients about the importance of oral health in diabetes management?	6
Health action process approach in oral health behaviour: Target interventions, constructs and groups—A systematic review	5
Impacts of undernutrition and maternal oral health status on dental caries in Korean children aged 3‐5 years	5
Comparative evaluation of fluorinol and calcium sodium phosphosilicate‐containing toothpastes in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity	5
Adjunctive benefit of ozonized water irrigation with mechanical debridement in the management of Stage III periodontitis: A randomized controlled clinical and biochemical study	5
Relations between periodontal status, oral health–related quality of life and perceived oral health and oral health consciousness levels in a Turkish population	5
The impact on the quality of life caused by the early loss of primary molars	5
Does flossing before or after brushing influence the reduction in the plaque index? A systematic review and meta‐analysis	5
Effects of antimicrobial mouthwashes on the human oral microbiome: Systematic review of controlled clinical trials	5
Colour stability of stained composite resins after brushing with whitening toothpaste	5
A clinical investigation into the efficacy of miswak chewing sticks as an oral hygiene aid: A crossover randomized trial	5
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 con	5
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 chlorhex	5
Perceptions of oral health education and practice among nursing students in Malaysia and Australia	4
Response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic of dental hygienists in South Korea—Part Ⅰ: Knowledge and practice of infection control	4
Impact of care level, setting and accommodation costs on a newly developed oral care nursing plan format for elderly patients with care needs – Results from a cross‐sectional study	4
The efficacy of air polishing devices in supportive periodontal therapy: Clinical, microbiological and patient‐centred outcomes. A systematic review	4
Efficacy of Behaviour Change Techniques to improve oral hygiene control of individuals undergoing orthodontic therapy. A systematic review	4
A randomized clinical study to examine the oral hygiene efficacy of a novel herbal toothpaste with zinc over a 6‐month period	4
Evaluation of an intervention to promote minimally invasive dentistry (MID) in an Australian community dental agency—A pilot study	4
Evaluation of the success rate of pit and fissure sealants on first molars: 12 months follow‐up study	4
Use of toothbrushing in conjunction with chlorhexidine for preventing ventilator‐associated pneumonia: A random‐effect meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Effect of tongue piercing on periodontal and peri‐implant health: A cross‐sectional case‐control study in adults	4
Do chronotype differences and night eating syndrome affect dental health?	4
Comparison of antiplaque and anti‐gingivitis effects of aloe vera mouthwash with chlorhexidine in fixed orthodontic patients—A randomized controlled trial	4

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:	4
Efficacy of herbal‐ versus chlorhexidine‐based mouthwashes towards oral hygiene maintenance in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
COVID‐19 impact, knowledge and preparedness among dental hygienists in Saudi Arabia: A cross‐sectional study	4
Knowledge of bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease among diabetes patients: A systematic review	4
Influence of the COVID‐19 pandemic on learning preferences and perspectives of generation Y and Z students in dental education	4
Comparison of the effects of different instrumentation techniques on root surface roughness and cement loss using micro‐computerized tomography: An in‐vitro study	4
Survey on the attitudes of dental hygiene students towards treating elderly patients	4
Magnification loupes influence on neck and trunk flexion of dental hygienists while scaling—A pilot study	4
Impact of serum vitamin D levels on periodontal healing outcomes: A preliminary cohort study	4
Boric acid as an adjunct to periodontal therapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
Prevalence of dental floss use in deciduous dentition: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
The efficacy of a rubber bristles interdental cleaner on parameters of oral soft tissue health‐a systematic review‐	4
Adolescents' experiences of a theory‐based behavioural intervention for improved oral hygiene: A qualitative interview study	4
Motivators and barriers to oral hygiene self‐care among adolescents in Malaysia: A qualitative study	4
Assessment of caries on the first permanent molars in a group of seven‐ to thirteen‐year‐old schoolchildren: Comparison of DMF and ICDAS systems	3
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 trial	3
Clinical outcomes of using erythritol powder by means of air polishing with ultrasonic debridement in the treatment of initial periodontal pockets in hand of dental students: A split‐mouth, randomized	3
Change in oral hygiene behaviour after non‐surgical periodontal therapy – A retrospective analyses	3
Effects of tooth loss on functional impairment in elderly: A secondary data analysis of elderly cohort in the South Korea	3
Research on dental plaque removal methods for efficient oral prophylaxis: With a focus on air polishing and rubber cup polishing	3
Salivary counts ofStreptococcus mutansandLactobacillusin patients with and without cleft lip and/or palate undergoing orthodontic treatment: A meta‐analysis	3
Evaluation of the quality of YouTube™ videos about pit and fissure sealant applications	3
Bacterial resistance to antiseptics used in dentistry: A systematic scoping review of randomized clinical trials	3
Current knowledge, attitude and practice among dental hygienists in oral cancer awareness: Systematic review	3
Students’ motivating influences for selecting dental hygiene and a 4‐year degree: A retrospective study	3
Success of supportive periodontal therapy in periodontitis patients — A retrospective analysis	3
Efficacy of dental floss with ellipsoidal knots vs conventional dental floss for plaque removal: A split‐mouth randomized trial	3
Effect of a sodium hypochlorite mouthwash on plaque and clinical parameters of periodontal disease‐a systematic review	3
Oral health perception and plight of patients of schizophrenia	3
Comparison of the effect of mothers and students’ education on the promotion of oral health behaviours in female students, using the health belief model	3
Is there burnout related to work among Dutch dental hygienists?: Combining studies by using the UBOS and the UWES	3
Improving dental‐oral health learning in students using a mobile application (“My tooth“): A controlled before and after study	3
Effect of a sonic toothbrush on the abrasive dentine wear using toothpastes with different abrasivity values	3