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Current Challenges in Clinical Dentistry: 3rd Edition

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2026 | Viewed by 1568

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Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima 770-8504, Japan
Interests: clinical orthodontics; skeletal anchorage; condylar resorption; temporomandibular disorders; oral–maxillofacial regeneration; therapeutic ultrasound
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Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima 770-8504, Japan
Interests: obstructive sleep apnea; sleep bruxism; prosthodontics; temporomandibular disorders; jaw movement; occlusion
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Dear Colleagues,

The development of medical technology is rapidly advancing, and all medical researchers and practitioners need to learn the latest techniques and acquire current knowledge, resulting in the acquirement of practical clinical ability.

In dentistry, clinical practitioners commonly diagnose and treat various oral and craniofacial diseases in addition to preventive dental practices. On the other hand, many diseases such as idiopathic/progressive condylar resorption and temporomandibular disorders remain challenging in their protection and control. To practice patient-centered care, it is of great importance to obtain scientifically based information in clinical dentistry with the intention of continually expanding the knowledge base.

This Special Issue provides a new era of diagnosis and treatment in the dental field and informs of new technologies and materials in preclinical and clinical dentistry that may make the impossible possible. We are willing to publish articles relevant to many related dental specialties and cutting-edge technologies. The essential requirement of this issue is that all submitted articles include a challenging hypothesis, with significant positive and negative results both welcomed. It is our pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.

Prof. Dr. Eiji Tanaka
Dr. Susumu Abe
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • artificial intelligence
  • clinical dentistry
  • cutting-edge device and technology
  • dental material
  • challenging hypothesis
  • preventive dentistry
  • sleep medicine
  • digital dentistry
  • smart dentistry
  • stomatognathic function

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Non-Operative, Micro- and Minimally Invasive Methods for Caries Treatment—A Narrative Review
by Veselina Todorova
J. Clin. Med. 2026, 15(4), 1534; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15041534 - 15 Feb 2026
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The management of dental caries has evolved from the traditional mechanical approach of “extension for prevention” to a biologically oriented philosophy centered on preserving natural tooth structures. Minimally invasive dentistry (MID) emphasizes early detection, risk assessment, prevention, and conservative intervention based on the [...] Read more.
The management of dental caries has evolved from the traditional mechanical approach of “extension for prevention” to a biologically oriented philosophy centered on preserving natural tooth structures. Minimally invasive dentistry (MID) emphasizes early detection, risk assessment, prevention, and conservative intervention based on the lesion’s activity and depth. This review outlines current evidence on non-operative, micro-invasive, and minimally invasive strategies, including fluoride therapy, remineralizing agents such as casein phosphopeptide–amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP), self-assembling peptides that promote biomimetic enamel repair, sealants, and resin infiltration. Minimally invasive operative methods employ advanced technologies for selective tissue removal—chemomechanical systems (Carisolv, Papacarie, Brix3000), sono-and airabrasion, and new-generation polymeric and ceramic burs (SmartBur, Cerabur) designed to preserve sound dentin. Laser photoablation, particularly with erbium lasers (Er:YAG, Er,Cr:YSGG), enables precise cavity preparation with minimal thermal and mechanical stress. These approaches enhance patient comfort, reduce anesthesia requirements, and maintain tooth vitality. Despite limitations related to cost, equipment, and operator sensitivity, MID represents not only a set of refined clinical techniques but also a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment philosophy founded on biological principles, structural preservation, and the promotion of long-term oral health. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Current Challenges in Clinical Dentistry: 3rd Edition)
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