World Oral Health Day— “A Happy Mouth Is a Happy Life”, 20 March 2026
World Oral Health Day, observed on 20 March, highlights the importance of oral health and its connection to overall well-being, in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 3 − Good Health and Well-Being. This year’s theme, “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life,” emphasizes the importance of maintaining good oral health at every stage of life—from early childhood to older age.
MDPI supports this global observance by showcasing research that advances oral health, dentistry, and related medical sciences. Through its journals, MDPI provides a platform for researchers and healthcare professionals to share scientific knowledge, foster collaboration, and promote innovations that contribute to improved oral health and quality of life worldwide.
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The 1st International Online Conference on Dentistry (IOCDT 2026) aims to establish a venue for scholars to present their latest research in the field of dentistry and engage in discussions with the international scientific community. The main topics and sessions of this conference are as follows:
S1. Preventive Dentistry and Oral Hygiene;
S2. Dental Materials;
S3. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics;
S4. Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Traumatology;
S5. Periodontics and Implant Dentistry;
S6. Lasers in Dentistry;
S7. Digital Dentistry;
S8. AI in Dentistry.
Please feel free to register for the conference here.
“In Vitro Testing of Botanical Extracts as Safe and Effective Alternatives for Oral Care: A Two-Pronged Model Integrating Pathogen Control and Host Compatibility”
by Nicole Beatrice Ponce, Nathalie B. Milbrandt, Md. Masud Alam, Carlene Rome M. Ledesma, Minseon Ju, Sylesh Venkataraman, Elena Draganoiu, Liliana Miinea, Yafan Li and Anna Cristina S. Samia
Oral 2025, 5(4), 89; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5040089
“Antimicrobial Resistance in Oral Healthcare: A Growing Concern in Dentistry”
by Golnoush Farzinnia, Yalda Anvari and Michelle F. Siqueira
Dent. J. 2025, 13(9), 391; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13090391
“Knowledge and Attitudes of Dentists and Dental Students in the Early Diagnosis of Oral Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Observational Study”
by Maria Miguel Silva, Lucrezia Maria Vozzo, Tiago Marques, Nélio Veiga, Juliana Campos Hasse Fernandes, Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira Fernandes and Patrícia Couto
Oral 2025, 5(2), 43; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5020043
“The Impact of Oral Health on the Quality of Life of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Families: Parental Perspectives from an Online Cross-Sectional Study”
by Marija Badrov, Lana Perkov and Antonija Tadin
Oral 2025, 5(2), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5020036
“Effects of Vitamin D, Melatonin, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Periodontal Health: A Narrative Review”
by Dora Dragičević Tomičić, Nikolina Lešić, Ivana Škrlec, Larissa Steigmann, Kristina Tseneva, Martina Čalušić Šarac, Tin Crnić, Igor Tomičić, Željka Perić Kačarević and Marija Čandrlić
Dent. J. 2025, 13(4), 178; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13040178
“Artificial-Intelligence-Based Smart Toothbrushes for Oral Health and Patient Education: A Review”
by Vanshika Maini, Rupanjan Roy, Gargi Gandhi, Aditi Chopra and Subraya G. Bhat
Hygiene 2025, 5(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene5010005
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“Preventive Dentistry and Public Health” |
“Oral Health Management and Disease Treatment” |
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“Innovations in Prosthetic Dentistry: From Biomaterials and Technology to Clinical Practice” |
“Oral Health and Public Healthcare Systems: Challenges and Innovations in National Health Services” |
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“Oral and Dental Hygiene: Materials, Techniques and Perspectives” |
“Periodontal/Peri-Implant Inflammation and Systemic Conditions” |
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“Digital and 3D-Printed Dental Appliances: Materials, Design, and Clinical Applications” |
“Personalized and Preventive Approaches in Pediatric Prosthodontics and Oral Care” |
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