Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry
Scope & Guideline
Championing excellence in dental hygiene research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Periodontal Health and Disease Management:
Research exploring the etiology, prevention, and treatment of periodontal diseases, including studies on non-surgical therapies, antimicrobial agents, and systemic health connections. - Preventive Dentistry and Oral Hygiene Practices:
Investigations into effective preventive measures, educational programs, and the assessment of oral hygiene practices aimed at reducing dental caries and periodontal diseases. - Oral Health Education and Community Outreach:
Studies focused on oral health education initiatives, community health programs, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on dental health. - Innovative Dental Materials and Techniques:
Research on the development and evaluation of new dental materials, tools, and technologies that enhance clinical outcomes in restorative and preventive dentistry. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Oral Health:
Exploration of the relationships between oral health and systemic conditions, including the impact of oral diseases on overall health and the integration of dental care with general health services. - Public Health and Epidemiology in Dentistry:
Epidemiological studies that analyze trends, prevalence, and risk factors related to oral diseases within various populations, contributing to broader public health initiatives.
Trending and Emerging
- Integration of Oral Health with Systemic Health:
A rising focus on the connections between oral health and systemic diseases, including studies examining how periodontal diseases influence conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular health. - Application of Novel Therapies and Technologies:
Increased research into the use of advanced therapies such as photodynamic therapy, postbiotics, and laser treatments, showcasing a shift towards innovative approaches in managing oral health. - Patient-Centered Care and Quality of Life Assessments:
A growing emphasis on understanding the impact of oral health on patients' quality of life, with studies utilizing patient-reported outcomes to inform treatment decisions. - Public Health Interventions and Policy Studies:
A trend towards evaluating the effectiveness of public health interventions and policies related to oral health, highlighting the importance of community health initiatives. - Digital Health and Teledentistry:
Emerging interest in the role of digital health solutions and teledentistry in enhancing access to care and improving patient outcomes, particularly in light of recent global health challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pharmacological Approaches to Oral Health:
Research focusing heavily on conventional pharmacological treatments, such as systemic antibiotics for oral infections, appears to be decreasing as the field shifts towards more holistic and preventive approaches. - Single-Factor Analyses of Oral Health Issues:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that examine the impact of isolated factors on oral health outcomes, as the trend moves towards more comprehensive, multifactorial analyses that consider a range of influencing variables. - Narrow-Scope Clinical Trials:
The prevalence of studies with narrow scopes, such as those investigating specific, isolated interventions without contextualizing them within broader oral health frameworks, is waning in favor of more integrative research.
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