COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the future of dental public health.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Epidemiological Research:
The journal publishes studies that investigate the prevalence and risk factors of oral diseases across different populations, emphasizing the need for data-driven public health strategies. - Social Determinants of Oral Health:
There is a consistent focus on how social, economic, and cultural factors impact oral health, particularly among marginalized groups. - Intervention Studies:
The journal features research on behavioral and community interventions aimed at improving oral health outcomes, highlighting successful models and methodologies. - Health Policy Analysis:
Contributions often include analyses of dental health policies and healthcare systems, assessing their effectiveness and proposing improvements to enhance accessibility and quality of care. - Innovative Methodologies:
The journal encourages the use of novel research methodologies, including mixed methods and longitudinal studies, to better understand complex oral health issues. - Global Perspectives:
Research is not limited to a single region; the journal aims to capture a global perspective on oral health issues, drawing insights from diverse geographical and cultural contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Health Equity and Disparities:
A growing emphasis on health equity is evident, with more studies addressing disparities in oral health access and outcomes among different socioeconomic and racial groups. - Mental Health and Oral Health Connections:
Recent publications have increasingly explored the links between mental health and oral health, recognizing psychological factors as significant determinants of dental care utilization and outcomes. - Community-Based Interventions:
There is a notable increase in research focused on community-based interventions, particularly those that engage local populations in oral health promotion and disease prevention. - Integration of Oral and General Health:
Emerging themes reflect a trend towards integrating oral health with overall health care, examining how oral conditions affect general health and vice versa. - Use of Digital Health Technologies:
The adoption of digital health technologies and tele-dentistry as tools for improving access to care and patient engagement is becoming a prominent theme in recent publications. - Environmental Influences on Oral Health:
Research is increasingly considering environmental factors, such as the impact of community resources and urban design, on oral health outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Clinical Studies:
There appears to be a decline in studies focused solely on clinical outcomes without addressing broader social determinants or community impacts. - Basic Laboratory Research:
Research focused on basic science and laboratory studies related to oral health has diminished, as the journal increasingly prioritizes community and epidemiological perspectives. - Overly Generalized Policy Papers:
There has been a noticeable decrease in overly generalized discussions of health policies that do not incorporate specific community-based evidence or local context. - Single-Disease Focused Studies:
The journal has moved away from studies that examine oral health issues in isolation, favoring research that considers multiple oral health conditions and their interrelations. - Narrow Demographic Studies:
Research that focuses exclusively on narrow demographic groups without considering broader implications or intersections with other populations is becoming less common.
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