Clinical Advances in Dental Medicine and Oral Health

Dear Colleagues,

I am delighted to extend an invitation for you to contribute to a Special Issue on clinical advances in dental medicine and oral health. This field has witnessed remarkable progress due to cutting-edge research and technological innovations. Dental medicine and oral health play a critical role in overall well-being, impacting speech, nutrition, and systemic health. The significance of this research area lies in its potential to enhance patient outcomes, develop preventive strategies, and transform treatment modalities.

The goal of this Special Issue is to explore current developments in dental medicine and oral health, with the aim of connecting research with clinical application. By examining a diverse range of topics within this domain, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the current trends and future directions. Our goal is to assemble a collection of at least 10 articles that highlight innovative insights, methodologies and interventions, fostering dialogue among researchers, clinicians and educators. The subject matter aligns seamlessly with the scope of our journal, ensuring relevance and impact within our scholarly community.

We welcome original research articles and reviews that explore various aspects of dental medicine and oral health. Potential topics for submission may encompass, but are not confined to, emerging diagnostic methods and imaging technologies; innovative therapeutic approaches and biomaterials; advancements in periodontology and implantology; breakthroughs in orthodontics and oral surgery; precision medicine and customized treatment strategies; integrated approaches to oral healthcare delivery; research on the oral microbiome and its implications; public health initiatives and community-based interventions; patient-centered outcomes and assessments of the quality of life; and meta-research studies within this field.

We encourage contributions that showcase interdisciplinary collaborations, cross-cutting methodologies and translational research endeavors. Together, let us explore the frontiers of dental medicine and oral health, driving innovation and excellence in patient care.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.

Warm regards,

Prof. Dr. José João Mendes
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 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

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. Journal of Clinical Medicine 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.

• dental medicine
• periodontal medicine
• oral health
• oral–systemic axis
• public health
• epidemiology
• translational medicine
• one health