Frontiers in Dental Medicine
Scope & Guideline
Transforming dental care through open access knowledge.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Innovative Dental Treatments:
The journal publishes research on new techniques and materials in dental procedures, including regenerative dentistry, minimally invasive treatments, and advancements in dental materials. - Oral-Systemic Health Connections:
A consistent focus on the relationship between oral health and systemic diseases, exploring how dental conditions may influence overall health and vice versa. - Multidisciplinary Integration:
Research that integrates insights from various fields, including microbiology, genetics, and materials science, to address complex dental issues and improve patient outcomes. - Patient-Centric Approaches:
Studies that emphasize enhancing patient care, including patient experiences, educational interventions, and the application of precision medicine in dentistry. - Emerging Technologies in Dentistry:
Exploration of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital dentistry, and 3D printing that are shaping the future of dental practice.
Trending and Emerging
- Regenerative Dentistry:
An increasing focus on regenerative techniques, including stem cell therapies and biomaterials, aimed at restoring and enhancing dental tissues and addressing complex dental conditions. - Digital Dentistry and AI Applications:
The integration of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient management is rapidly growing, reflecting a broader trend towards precision and efficiency in dental care. - Impact of Systemic Diseases on Oral Health:
A rising interest in how systemic health conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, affect oral health outcomes, emphasizing the need for integrated care approaches. - Microbiome Research:
Exploration of the oral microbiome's role in health and disease is gaining traction, particularly in understanding its impact on periodontal health and systemic diseases. - Patient Experience and Behavioral Studies:
Research focusing on patient perceptions, experiences, and behaviors in dental settings is emerging as a key area, highlighting the importance of understanding patient needs and improving care delivery.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Dental Materials:
Research focused solely on conventional dental materials is decreasing as the field shifts towards innovative materials with enhanced properties and biocompatibility. - Isolated Periodontal Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in studies examining periodontal diseases in isolation; instead, there is now a trend towards understanding their systemic implications and interactions with other health conditions. - Basic Anatomy and Physiology:
Papers solely dedicated to fundamental anatomical or physiological studies of dental structures are becoming less frequent as the focus shifts to applications and clinical relevance. - Single-Factor Analyses:
Research that examines dental issues through a single-factor lens is waning, with a preference now for multifactorial studies that consider the complex interplay of various factors affecting oral health. - Conventional Dental Education Practices:
The emphasis on traditional methods of dental education is declining, as innovative teaching methods, including digital tools and interdisciplinary approaches, gain popularity.
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