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Papers

(The median citation count of Japanese Dental Science Review is 14. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Dental manifestation and management of hypophosphatasia	96
Current status of Er:YAG laser in periodontal surgery	95
Efficacy of different interventions on the morbidity of the palatal donor area after free gingival graft and connective tissue graft: A systematic review	93
Recent trends and perspectives in reconstruction and regeneration of intra/extra-oral wounds using tissue-engineered oral mucosa equivalents	80
Immune dysregulation in immunoglobulin G4–related disease	76
Graphene loaded into dental polymers as reinforcement of mechanical properties: A systematic review	75
Functional biomes beyond the bacteriome in the oral ecosystem	73
Macrophages in periodontitis: A dynamic shift between tissue destruction and repair	71
Adjunctive aids for the detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma and oral potentially malignant disorders: A systematic review of systematic reviews	68
Silver diamine fluoride therapy for dental care	63
Micro- and nano-scale adhesion of oral bacteria to biomaterials using atomic force microscopy: A systematic review	62
Managements of sleep bruxism in adult: A systematic review	57
Simulation training for medical emergencies of dental patients: A review of the dental literature	55
Salivary SARS-CoV-2 RNA for diagnosis of COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy	53
Different surface treatments and adhesive monomers for zirconia-resin bonds: A systematic review and network meta-analysis	46
Application of one-piece endodontic crowns fabricated with CAD-CAM system to molars	46
Multifaceted characterization of antibacterial resin composites: A scoping review on efficacy, properties, and in vivo performance	46
Optimal storage time and temperature of human oral samples to minimize microbiome changes: A scoping review	44
Associations between oral health parameters and nutritional status in geriatric populations: An umbrella review with meta-analysis	43
The application of injectable platelet-rich fibrin in regenerative dentistry: A systematic scoping review of In vitro and In vivo studies	40
Zirconia bond strength durability following artificial aging: A systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies	38
Effect of psychological stress on the oral-gut microbiota and the potential oral-gut-brain axis	36
Deep learning and artificial intelligence in dental diagnostic imaging	35
Is overweight associated with periodontitis in pregnant women? Systematic review and meta-analysis	32
Frequently used extraoral maxillofacial prosthetic materials and their longevity – A comprehensive review	32

In vivo dynamics of hard tissue-forming cell origins: Insights from Cre/loxP-based cell lineage tracing studies	31
Association between periodontal disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease	30
Risk of bleeding with dentoalveolar surgery in patients taking direct oral anticoagulants or vitamin K antagonists: A systematic review and meta-analysis	30
Clinical, microbiological and immunological short, medium and long-term effects of different strains of probiotics as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy in patients with periodontitis. Sys	30
The relationships between mastication and cognitive function: A systematic review and meta-analysis	30
Direct pulp capping procedures – Evidence and practice	30
Caries preventive potential of professionally deliverable fluoride-containing agents with incorporated arginine: A scoping review	28
The clinical advantage of nasal high-flow in respiratory management during procedural sedation: A scoping review on the application of nasal high-flow during dental procedures with sedation	27
Acupuncture in management of acute dental pain – A systematic review and meta-analysis	27
Enamel matrix derivative monotherapy versus combination therapy with bone grafts for periodontal intrabony defects: An updated review	26
The contribution of maternal factors to the oral microbiota of the child: Influence from early life and clinical relevance	26
Periodontitis and periodontopathic bacteria as risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis: A review of the last 10 years	25
Letter to the editor regarding “Diagnosis of cracked tooth: Clinical status and research progress”	25
The role of secreted osteoclastogenic factor of activated T cells in bone remodeling	24
Associations between metabolic disorders and Sjögren's disease	24
Does speed-sintering affect the optical and mechanical properties of yttria-stabilized zirconia? A systematic review and meta-analysis of in-vitro studies	23
Systemic antibiotics adjuvants to scaling and root planing in type 2 diabetic and periodontitis individuals: Systematic review with network meta-analysis	23
Clinical and primary evidence of silver diamine fluoride on root caries management	22
The structural motifs of mineralized hard tissues from nano- to mesoscale: A future perspective for material science	21
Solid-state inorganic and metallic adhesives for soft biological tissues	21
The findings of glucosyltransferase enzymes derived from oral streptococci	20
Application of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells in periodontal regeneration: Opportunities and challenges	20
Effect of nanofibers as reinforcement on resin-based dental materials: A systematic review of in vitro studies	19
Are resin sealants effective to treat caries lesions in the outer 1/3 of dentin compared to composite resin restorations? Systematic review and meta-analysis	19
Osseointegration, antimicrobial capacity and cytotoxicity of implant materials coated with graphene compounds: A systematic review	18
Dental and oral management in the perioperative period of surgery: A scoping review	18
Optimizing titanium dioxide-functionalized polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA-TiO₂) for dental applications: A systematic review on physicochemical parameters and antimicrobial outcomes	18
A systematic review of metastatic lesions to the oral and maxillofacial regions among Japanese people	18
Role of the smear layer in adhesive dentistry and the clinical applications to improve bonding performance	17
Tribological aspects of enamel wear caused by zirconia and lithium disilicate: A meta-narrative review	17
Bidirectional association between oral diseases caused by plaque and the inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Recent advances in biofunctional guided bone regeneration materials for repairing defective alveolar and maxillofacial bone: A review	16
Organic antibacterial modifications of high-viscosity glass ionomer cement for atraumatic restorative treatment: A review	16
Antiseptics as effective virucidal agents against SARS-CoV-2: Systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis	16
Time and cost of maxillofacial prosthetic treatment: The need for assessment	15
Biobanking in dentistry: A review	14
What is the optimal concentration of carbamide peroxide for at-home bleaching? A systematic review and network meta-analysis	14