Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
Print ISSN: 1053-4628 | Online ISSN: 1557-5268
The purpose of Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry (JOCPD) is to provide clinically relevant information to enable the practicing dentist to have access to the state of the art in pediatric dentistry. From prevention, to information, to the management of different problems encountered in children's related medical and dental problems, this peer-reviewed journal keeps you abreast of the latest news and developments related to pediatric dentistry.
Articles
Emerging role of Scardovia wiggsiae as an oral pathogen in early childhood caries: a scoping review
Emerging role of Scardovia wiggsiae as an oral pathogen in early childhood caries: a scoping review
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.055
Global research trends on maxillofacial injuries in children from 2004 to 2024: a visual analysis based on CiteSpace
Global research trends on maxillofacial injuries in children from 2004 to 2024: a visual analysis based on CiteSpace
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.056
Orthodontic management of intrusive and lateral luxation of permanent incisors: a scoping review
Orthodontic management of intrusive and lateral luxation of permanent incisors: a scoping review
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.057
Survival of smart restoratives in pediatric dentistry: a PRISMA-guided meta-analysis of randomized trials
Survival of smart restoratives in pediatric dentistry: a PRISMA-guided meta-analysis of randomized trials
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.059
Assessment of the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in treatment of immature permanent teeth in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Assessment of the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in treatment of immature permanent teeth in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.060
Evaluation of salivary pH in pediatric patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with rapid palatal expander: cross-sectional study
Evaluation of salivary pH in pediatric patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with rapid palatal expander: cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.061
AI integration in pediatric dentistry: perspectives from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Pakistan
AI integration in pediatric dentistry: perspectives from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Pakistan
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.062
Evaluation of a smartphone application in controlling oral hygiene and orthodontic urgencies in pediatric patients with rapid palatal expander: randomized clinical trial
Evaluation of a smartphone application in controlling oral hygiene and orthodontic urgencies in pediatric patients with rapid palatal expander: randomized clinical trial
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.063
Comparison of post-operative pain in relation to working length assessment by electronic apex locator and digital radiography in permanent teeth among pediatric patients
Comparison of post-operative pain in relation to working length assessment by electronic apex locator and digital radiography in permanent teeth among pediatric patients
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.064
Comparison of children's dentofacial esthetic perception by two- and three-dimensional methods of observation
Comparison of children's dentofacial esthetic perception by two- and three-dimensional methods of observation
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.065
Prevalence, characteristics, and complications of mesiodentes among Saudi children: a retrospective radiographic study
Prevalence, characteristics, and complications of mesiodentes among Saudi children: a retrospective radiographic study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.066
Does parental feeding style affect tooth decay in preschool children?
Does parental feeding style affect tooth decay in preschool children?
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.067
Analysis of the oral-health-related quality of life of parents and that of their adolescent children before attending a first dental consultation among a sample from Salamanca (Spain): a cross-sectional study
Analysis of the oral-health-related quality of life of parents and that of their adolescent children before attending a first dental consultation among a sample from Salamanca (Spain): a cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.068
Gingival crevicular fluid cytokines as non-invasive biomarkers for the identification of gingivitis in pediatric patients: a cross-sectional clinical study
Gingival crevicular fluid cytokines as non-invasive biomarkers for the identification of gingivitis in pediatric patients: a cross-sectional clinical study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.071
Effect of a U-shaped toothbrush in removing plaque among pre-school children: a randomized controlled trial
Effect of a U-shaped toothbrush in removing plaque among pre-school children: a randomized controlled trial
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.072
A six-year retrospective comparison of dental treatments under general anesthesia in healthy children and those with special health care needs
A six-year retrospective comparison of dental treatments under general anesthesia in healthy children and those with special health care needs
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.073
Effect of theaflavins pretreatment on bond strength and microleakage to deciduous dentin: an in vitro study
Effect of theaflavins pretreatment on bond strength and microleakage to deciduous dentin: an in vitro study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.075
A prediction model for the long-term survival of primary molars after Vitapex pulpectomy
A prediction model for the long-term survival of primary molars after Vitapex pulpectomy
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.077
Evaluation of pulpal inflammation level in young permanent teeth using biomarker levels
Evaluation of pulpal inflammation level in young permanent teeth using biomarker levels
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.078
Parafunctional habits and temporomandibular joint symptoms in children and adolescents: a retrospective study
Parafunctional habits and temporomandibular joint symptoms in children and adolescents: a retrospective study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.079
Development and validation of a dynamic nomogram for dental caries in Chinese children
Development and validation of a dynamic nomogram for dental caries in Chinese children
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.080
Effect of different mouthwashes on the color stability and surface roughness of a compomer and a resin-based fissure sealant: an in vitro study
Effect of different mouthwashes on the color stability and surface roughness of a compomer and a resin-based fissure sealant: an in vitro study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.081
Chatbots in clinical decision-making for dental trauma: from diagnosis to references
Chatbots in clinical decision-making for dental trauma: from diagnosis to references
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.082
Early non-traumatic exfoliation of primary teeth as the first sign of hypophosphatasia: a 6-year pediatric case report
Early non-traumatic exfoliation of primary teeth as the first sign of hypophosphatasia: a 6-year pediatric case report
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.083
Intentional replantation for refractory apical periodontitis in an adolescent mandibular first molar: a case report with 4-year follow-up
Intentional replantation for refractory apical periodontitis in an adolescent mandibular first molar: a case report with 4-year follow-up
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.084
Published Ahead of Print
Assessment of dental anxiety using the Child Drawing: Hospital scale and oral health-related quality of life in children diagnosed with Familial Mediterranean Fever
Assessment of dental anxiety using the Child Drawing: Hospital scale and oral health-related quality of life in children diagnosed with Familial Mediterranean Fever
Online publish date: 08 April 2026
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.054
Elimination of E. faecalis from primary root canals using a non-instrumentation technique and rotary systems: an ex-vivo study
Elimination of E. faecalis from primary root canals using a non-instrumentation technique and rotary systems: an ex-vivo study
Online publish date: 27 February 2026
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.029
Special Issues
Pulp Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry
Keywords: Biomaterials; Children; Dental Caries; Dental Pulp Diseases; Endodontics; Pulp therapy; Regenerative Dentistry
Editor: Dr. Galvin Sim Siang Lin, DDS, MScD, MMedEd, MBA, PhD, FDTFEd,Dr. Fadzlinda Baharin, DDS, MSc[PaedDent]
Submission deadline: 30 April 2026
Caries Epidemiology in Children and Adolescents
Keywords: Caries; Epidemiology; Caries risk factors; Social determinants; Recent advances in dental caries diagnosis; Caries management; Caries prevention; Oral remineralization products; Acute complications; Randomized controlled trial; Caries treatment, Minimal-invasive dentistry
Editor: Dr. Carlo Eduardo Medina Solís, DDS. OSurg. MSc. PhD. DPH
Submission deadline: 30 April 2025
New technologies and materials in clinical pediatric dentistry
Keywords: Technology; Material; Artificial Intelligence; Deep Learning; Restoration; Children; Pediatric Dentistry
Editor: Dr. Hong-Keun Hyun, DDS, MSD, PhD
Submission deadline: 31 January 2024
Behavior Management in Pediatric Dentistry
Keywords: Behavior Guidance; Behavior Management; Children; Dental Anxiety; Pediatric Dentistry
Editor: Dr. Burak Buldur, DDS, PhD
Submission deadline: 17 February 2024
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Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Andrea Scribante, DDS, PostGrad(Orthod), PhD, MHA, MSc
Prof. Andrea Scribante currently works as an Associate Professor at School of Dentistry, at School of Dental Hygiene and at the Postgraduate Program in Orthodontics (University of Pavia, Italy). He is Clinical Resident of the Unit of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences, University of Pavia. He actively participates in academic publication, and has signed over 130 publications on Scopus/PubMed indexed international Journals. He is also the Editorial Committee/Editorial Board Member of many international journals, and a Top peer reviewer in Publons.