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Pediatric Dentistry: Recent Advances, Current Issues and Future Challenges

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: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 987

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Dr. Liliana Szyszka-Sommerfeld

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Laboratory for Propaedeutics of Orthodontics and Facial Congenital Defects, Department of Maxillofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Al. Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70111 Szczecin, Poland
Interests: dentistry; pediatric dentistry; orthodontics; facial congenital defects; oral diseases; surface electromyography
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Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Woźniak

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Department of Maxillofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Al. Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70111 Szczecin, Poland
Interests: dentistry; oral health; clinical orthodontics; congenital craniofacial malformations; surface electromyography; orthodontic materials
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Dear Colleagues,

Pediatric dentistry has witnessed significant advancements, encountered pressing current issues, and faces future challenges in providing optimal oral health care for children. Recent advances in the field have focused on innovative preventive strategies, minimally invasive treatments, and technology integration to enhance pediatric dental care outcomes. Current issues include access to care disparities, behavioral management challenges, and the rising prevalence of childhood dental caries and malocclusion. Orthodontic problems are an important issue in the comprehensive oral health care for children and adolescents. Future challenges in pediatric dentistry encompass the need for personalized treatment approaches, early intervention for orthodontic issues, and addressing the impact of systemic health conditions on oral health in children. Multidisciplinary collaboration among pediatric dentists, orthodontists, pediatricians, and other health care providers is essential to address these complex issues comprehensively. By staying abreast of recent advances, addressing current issues effectively, and proactively preparing for future challenges, the field of pediatric dentistry can continue to improve oral health outcomes and promote lifelong dental wellness in children and adolescents.

Dr. Liliana Szyszka-Sommerfeld
Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Woźniak
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • pediatric dentistry
  • recent advances
  • current issues
  • future challenges
  • orthodontic issues
  • preventive strategies
  • access to care disparities
  • behavioral management
  • multidisciplinary collaboration
  • oral health

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Traumatic Dental Injuries Among Individuals with Disabilities and Chronic Diseases Practicing Sports
by Karolina Gerreth, Alicja Hoffmann-Przybylska, Marianna Kicerman, Mark Alejski and Piotr Przybylski
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(14), 4995; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14144995 - 15 Jul 2025
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Background/Objectives: Participation in sports activities is one of the risk factors for traumatic dental injuries. Nevertheless, little data are available in the literature on such problems in persons with disabilities. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and severity of traumatic dental injuries [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Participation in sports activities is one of the risk factors for traumatic dental injuries. Nevertheless, little data are available in the literature on such problems in persons with disabilities. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and severity of traumatic dental injuries in athletes with intellectual disabilities and other coexisting chronic diseases, as well as the use of mouthguards and the level of treatment of injuries in this population. Methods: The research was carried out in seven special needs schools. Two calibrated dentists performed dental examinations in 100 subjects practicing sports, aged 8–30 years (study group), and in 128 individuals, aged 8–25 years, who do not perform systematic physical activity (control group). Statistica Software v.10 was used for statistical analysis, with the level of statistical significance at p ≤ 0.05. Results: The majority of individuals had one tooth affected by traumatic injury in the study and control individuals, with the results amounting to 14% and 5%, respectively; the difference between both groups was statistically significant (p = 0.02). Only one athlete used a mouthguard during training and competitions. Restorative treatment of traumatically damaged teeth was performed in six athletes (37%) out of the total sixteen subjects affected by dental injuries from the study group and in two (15%) out of thirteen participants from the controls. Conclusions: This study reveals that dentists should be professionally prepared to meet the special needs of the population with disabilities and chronic disorders to minimize the burden of dental trauma. There is an urgent need for preventive programs for special needs athletes, their parents/caregivers, and trainers concerning the use of mouthguards. Full article
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Effectiveness of Treatment of Periapical Lesions in Mature and Immature Permanent Teeth Depending on the Treatment Method Used: A Critical Narrative Review Guided by Systematic Principles
by Aleksandra Jankowska, Wojciech Frąckiewicz, Agnieszka Kus-Bartoszek, Aleksandra Wdowiak-Szymanik and Anna Jarząbek
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(14), 5083; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14145083 - 17 Jul 2025
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This critical narrative review presents the concepts and methods that have been or are currently applied in the treatment of periapical tissue changes in mature and immature permanent teeth. Treatment success is defined as the healing of the inflammatory lesion in permanent teeth [...] Read more.
This critical narrative review presents the concepts and methods that have been or are currently applied in the treatment of periapical tissue changes in mature and immature permanent teeth. Treatment success is defined as the healing of the inflammatory lesion in permanent teeth and, additionally, the completion of root development in immature teeth. Background/Objectives: Endodontics focuses on the prevention and treatment of diseases affecting the dental pulp and periapical tissues. Periapical changes have been managed using various methods depending on factors such as the extent of the lesion and the stage of root and apical development. Conventional root canal treatment, revitalization, and apexification have all been employed. Methods: Three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) were searched for studies discussing different treatment approaches, materials, and the efficacy of techniques used over time in mature and immature permanent teeth. Results: This review includes seven case reports, seven case series, and three cohort studies, each detailing the treatment method, case characteristics, follow-up period, and treatment outcomes. Conclusions: Modern materials have significantly improved the outcomes of revitalization and apexification procedures. These methods can now compete with or even surpass the clinical effectiveness of conventional root canal therapy. Full article
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