OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Japanese Dental Science Review is 24. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Graphene loaded into dental polymers as reinforcement of mechanical properties: A systematic review	165
Dental manifestation and management of hypophosphatasia	125
Recent trends and perspectives in reconstruction and regeneration of intra/extra-oral wounds using tissue-engineered oral mucosa equivalents	72
Current status of Er:YAG laser in periodontal surgery	62
Immune dysregulation in immunoglobulin G4–related disease	59
Functional biomes beyond the bacteriome in the oral ecosystem	55
Macrophages in periodontitis: A dynamic shift between tissue destruction and repair	52
Adjunctive aids for the detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma and oral potentially malignant disorders: A systematic review of systematic reviews	49
An artificially intelligent (or algorithm-enhanced) electronic medical record in orofacial pain	48
Silver diamine fluoride therapy for dental care	48
Managements of sleep bruxism in adult: A systematic review	46
Prevalence and risk indicators for peri-implant diseases: A literature review	45
Application of regenerative medicine to salivary gland hypofunction	42
Salivary SARS-CoV-2 RNA for diagnosis of COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy	39
Application of one-piece endodontic crowns fabricated with CAD-CAM system to molars	39
Different surface treatments and adhesive monomers for zirconia-resin bonds: A systematic review and network meta-analysis	38
Simulation training for medical emergencies of dental patients: A review of the dental literature	37
Technical skill training and assessment in dental education	37
Critical review about two myths in fixed dental prostheses: Full-Coverage vs. Resin-Bonded, non-Cantilever vs. Cantilever	36
Zirconia bond strength durability following artificial aging: A systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies	35
The application of injectable platelet-rich fibrin in regenerative dentistry: A systematic scoping review of In vitro and In vivo studies	35
Optimal storage time and temperature of human oral samples to minimize microbiome changes: A scoping review	35
Deep learning and artificial intelligence in dental diagnostic imaging	33
Effect of psychological stress on the oral-gut microbiota and the potential oral-gut-brain axis	32
In vivo dynamics of hard tissue-forming cell origins: Insights from Cre/loxP-based cell lineage tracing studies	32

Is overweight associated with periodontitis in pregnant women? Systematic review and meta-analysis	31
A comprehensive review of the antibacterial activity of dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylate (DMAHDM) and its influence on mechanical properties of resin-based dental materials	31
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
Frequently used extraoral maxillofacial prosthetic materials and their longevity – A comprehensive review	28
Direct pulp capping procedures – Evidence and practice	28
Association between periodontal disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease	26
Mechanism of alveolar bone destruction in periodontitis — Periodontal bacteria and inflammation	25
The relationships between mastication and cognitive function: A systematic review and meta-analysis	25
Acupuncture in management of acute dental pain – A systematic review and meta-analysis	24
Pathogenesis of taste impairment and salivary dysfunction in COVID-19 patients	24