Dental Public Health Landscape: Challenges, Technological Innovation and Opportunities in the 21st Century
A special issue of Dentistry Journal (ISSN 2304-6767).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: periodontology; medical imaging; 3D ultrasonography; artificial intelligence; preventive dentistry
Interests: biosensors; salivary sensors; oral health; general condition; oral surgery
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Interests: Dental Procedure; Dental Material; Dental Caries; Oral Hygiene
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the evolving landscape of public oral health in the 21st century, highlighting key challenges, emerging technological innovations, and novel opportunities for improving dental care delivery and outcomes. The aim is to bring together cutting-edge research, reviews, and case studies that explore the dynamic intersection of public health and dental care in the modern era.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
- AI-driven diagnostic tools and early detection systems
- Digital imaging and 3D scanning in preventive care
- Smart and minimally invasive treatment technologies
- Personalized and precision dentistry approaches
- Integration of big data and electronic health records
- Teledentistry and mobile health (mHealth) applications
- Robotics, laser dentistry, and augmented reality in clinical settings
- Technology-supported community health interventions
- Ethical, regulatory, and equity considerations in dental tech adoption
We especially encourage submissions that bridge technological advancement with real-world public health needs, highlighting scalable solutions for diverse populations and global contexts.
Dr. Radu Chifor
Prof. Dr. Aranka Ilea
Dr. Anca-Ștefania Mesaroș
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- public oral health
- artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry
- preventive dentistry
- smart dental technologies
- oral health technology
- innovation in dental treatment
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