Dental Research and Innovation: Shaping the Future of Oral Health
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 47
Special Issue Editors
2. Research Center in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 9 Revolutiei 1989 Ave., 300070 Timisoara, Romania
Interests: prostheses technology; composite resins; adhesives; interfaces
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Dental Research and Innovation: Shaping the Future of Oral Health”, aims to spotlight recent innovations and clinically relevant advances that enhance patient outcomes in dental medicine. As the field continues to evolve with digital technologies, evidence-based protocols, and interdisciplinary collaboration, this Issue focuses on topics that directly impact patient care, oral health, and clinical decision-making.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case series that examine clinically applied advancements in dental diagnostics, therapeutic procedures, and patient-centered strategies. Submissions should emphasize outcomes that contribute to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or professional competencies in dental practice.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to
- Clinical applications of digital dentistry and artificial intelligence to improve diagnosis and treatment planning;
- Evidence-based advances in restorative and minimally invasive dentistry focused on preserving oral function and health;
- Periodontics, endodontics, and implantology with a focus on therapeutic innovation and long-term outcomes;
- Orthodontics and craniofacial research addressing clinical challenges and solutions;
- Oral–systemic health interactions and public health strategies that impact clinical dental care;
- Innovations in professional dental education and digital training that enhance care quality and practitioner expertise.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions that bridge research and clinical practice for better patient care.
Prof. Dr. Mihai Rominu
Guest Editor
Dr. Ioana Veja
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- digital dentistry
- artificial intelligence in dentistry
- biomaterials
- orthodontics
- endodontics
- periodontics
- oral–systemic health
- dental public health
- esthetic dentistry
- implantology
- prosthodontics
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