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Dental Disease Research in the USA

A special issue of Dentistry Journal (ISSN 2304-6767).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 767

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Abhishek Parolia

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Guest Editor
Department of Endodontics, University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
Interests: endodontics; root canal therapy

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, titled “Dental Disease Research in the USA”, in the Dentistry Journal aims to gather cutting-edge research and reviews on specific topics within the field of dentistry in the USA. This initiative seeks to build a community of authors and readers who are passionate about advancing dental science and clinical practice. By focusing on specialized themes, the Special Issue provides a platform for discussing the latest research findings, developing new ideas, and exploring innovative research directions.

Key Objectives:

  • Promote collaboration: encourage collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and academicians to address current challenges and opportunities in dentistry.
  • Highlight innovations: showcase the latest advancements and technological innovations in dental research and practice.
  • Enhance knowledge: provide comprehensive reviews and original research articles that enhance the understanding of specific dental topics.
  • Foster community: build a network of professionals dedicated to improving dental health and patient care.
  • Submission Guidelines:
  • Manuscript types: original research articles, review articles, case reports, and short communications.
  • Peer review: all submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure high-quality publications.
  • Formatting: authors should follow the journal's standard formatting and submission guidelines.

We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue and join us in advancing the field of dentistry through collaborative and innovative research.

Dr. Abhishek Parolia
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Dentistry Journal is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2000 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • evidence-based dental practice
  • oral health outcome
  • dental diseases

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Oral Health Care in the United States
by Duangporn Duangthip, Sherif Ammar, Frederick Howard and Xi Chen
Dent. J. 2026, 14(5), 265; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj14050265 - 2 May 2026
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An updated understanding of the U.S. oral health care system is essential for addressing the burden of oral disease, high dental expenditures, and persistent inequities in access. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the prevalence of major oral diseases, dental care delivery, [...] Read more.
An updated understanding of the U.S. oral health care system is essential for addressing the burden of oral disease, high dental expenditures, and persistent inequities in access. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the prevalence of major oral diseases, dental care delivery, financing, dental workforce, and public health initiatives, and highlights the challenges and future opportunities in the U.S. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Google Scholar, and reports from U.S. federal agencies and professional organizations was conducted between September 2025 and March 2026. Following the latest National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, untreated caries remains widespread, affecting 11% of children (ages 2–5), 10% of adolescents (ages 12–19), 21% of adults (ages 35–49), and 12% of older adults (ages 65–74). Periodontal diseases are common, with 42% of adults aged 30 years or older having periodontitis. Oral cancer incidence stands at 11.5 per 100,000 and increases sharply with advancing age. Edentulism among older adults (ages 65–74) was approximately 11%. The U.S. dental workforce includes over 200,000 dentists, yet shortages affect rural and low-income areas, with 62 million Americans living in Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. Dental care is primarily delivered through private practices, supplemented by community health centers. Financing relies mostly on private insurance and out-of-pocket payments, while the coverage of public programs like Medicaid varies across states, and Medicare generally excludes routine dental care for older adults. Water fluoridation remains widespread, yet ongoing debates highlight persistent challenges. School-based dental sealants and topical fluoride programs are widely recognized as cost-effective and scalable, offering substantial benefits at the population level. Nevertheless, community-based preventive measures are often hindered by resource constraints, inequitable access, and in some cases political conflicts. In summary, oral diseases remain prevalent in the U.S. Limited public coverage, workforce shortages in rural or underserved areas, and uneven access to dental care highlight the need for systemic reforms to improve oral health equity. These findings point to the importance of strengthening dental public health research and coordinated policy action to reduce structural barriers and expand access to dental care. Full article
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