Emerging Insights in Dental Diagnostics, Biomaterials and Digital Workflow

Dear Colleagues,

The landscape of dental diagnostics, biomaterials, and digital workflows is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and a growing emphasis on patient-centered care. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of modern dental diagnostics, enabling clinicians to detect oral diseases such as caries, periodontal conditions, and even early malignancies with unprecedented accuracy and speed. AI-powered imaging and predictive analytics are not only enhancing diagnostic confidence but also streamlining treatment planning and reducing human error.

Simultaneously, the field of dental biomaterials is experiencing a renaissance, with innovations such as 3D printing, nanotechnology, and smart materials in prosthodontics.

New generations of biomaterials promise improved biocompatibility, durability, and even adaptive or self-healing properties, providing tailored solutions that work in tandem with the patient’s biology and support sustainable clinical practices.

The integration of these advances within digital workflows—from intraoral scanning and CAD/CAM systems to cloud-based lab solutions—has allowed digital dentistry to develop from an emerging trend to the new standard of care. Practices are now leveraging interconnected platforms that unite diagnostics, design, and manufacturing, resulting in more efficient, precise, and personalized dental care. This Special Issue will showcase leading research and perspectives on these pivotal developments, highlighting how emerging insights are shaping the future of dentistry.

Prof. Dr. Marina Meleșcanu Imre
Assoc. Prof. Ana Maria Cristina Țâncu
Guest Editors

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. Diagnostics is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly 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 2600 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.