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Journal of Functional Biomaterials publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Ceramic-Based Materials for Dental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioceramics; 3D printing; CAD/CAM; biomaterials; bone substitute; dental implants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
Recent Advancements in Materials for Dental Care and Prosthetics submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental biomaterials; prosthodontic materials; restorative materials; orthodontic materials; CAD/CAM; digital dentistry; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
Advances in Biomaterials for Cancer Therapy
edited by and Huajian Chen
submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer therapy; drug delivery; biomechanics; tissue engineering; in vitro and in vivo model; tumor microenvironment; cancer drug resistance; biomedical devices; 3D culture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Cancer Therapies)
Advanced Functional and Smart Biomaterials in Contemporary Prosthodontics submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart biomaterials; prosthodontics; bioactive dental materials; nanotechnology; surface modification; CAD/CAM dentistry; additive manufacturing; dental implants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
Nature-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Application submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: nature-based biomaterials; biocompatibility; immune response; biomedical applications; tissue engineering; nanoparticles; natural polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)
Functional Dental Materials for Orthodontics and Implants submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7254 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental materials; implants; bone regeneration; orthodontics; TADs; osseointegration; biocompatibility; biomehanics; surface modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
Advanced Functional Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4091 | Submission Open
Keywords: new biomaterials in medical technology; bionanomaterials; biomaterial applications in the field of implants; biomaterial interaction and cells; (bio)material applications in the non-implant area; biocompatibility and biofunctionality, in vitro and in vivo tests; functional biomaterials; biomaterials as drug delivery agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)
Molecular Mechanisms and Biological Procedures of Biomaterials in Medical Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by and Lu Xia
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3668 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; bio–nano interaction; molecular mechanisms; biological procedures; bioinformatics; genetics; medical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)
Advanced Biomaterials and Therapeutics for Bone Repair and Regeneration submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1996 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone regeneration; translational research; bioactive scaffolds; angiogenesis and osteogenesis; 3D bioprinting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)
Next-Generation Biomaterials and Digital Innovations for Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration
edited by , and Sang-Yoon Park
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1648 | Submission Open
Keywords: maxillofacial biomaterials; craniofacial regeneration; implantable devices; nanotechnology; robotic surgery; surgical navigation; smart biomaterials; soft-tissue fillers; growth factors; digital surgery; osseointegration; regenerative technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)
Advanced Plant-Based Biomaterials for Medical Application
edited by Muhammad Awais Farooqi and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 957 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-based biomaterials; biomedical applications; drug delivery; drug absorption; controlled release; psyllium husk; bioavailability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)
Selected Papers from the 2nd International Online Conference on Functional Biomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 637 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental biomaterials; bone biomaterials; antibacterial biomaterials and surfaces; biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; biomaterials for drug delivery and therapy; biomaterials and implantable devices for healthcare; bioprinting and bio-fabrication; reactive/smart biomaterials
Nanomaterials in Bone Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 501 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; bone tissue engineering; osteogenesis; multifunctional scaffolds; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)
Functional Nanomaterial for Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 417 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanoparticles; bioactivity; biocompatibility; drug carrier; antibacterial; theranostics; bioimaging; functionalization; wound healing
Advanced Biomaterials and Biofabrication for Next-Generation Tissue Constructs
edited by Marco Antonio Alvarez-Pérez
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; functional tissue construction; nanotechnology; mechanobiology; biofabrication; 3D and 4D printing; innovative materials; preclinical models; in vivo assessment; organoids; spheroids; AI-driven material design; advanced imaging; multi-omics; delivery systems; biomimesis of ECM; soft and hard tissues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)
Advanced Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering: From Design Principles to Translational Regeneration
edited by Beu Oropeza and Thomas Boland
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional biomaterials; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; bioactive scaffolds; biomaterial mechanics; translational biomaterials; cell–material interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)
Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration and Drug Delivery: Advances and Applications
edited by Zongliang Wang, and Archana Bhaw-Luximon
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; tissue regeneration; disease therapy; tissue engineering; drug delivery systems; stimulus-responsive biomaterials; 3D bioprinting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)
New Materials in Prosthodontics and Implantology submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: prosthodontic materials; implant surface engineering; dental biomaterials; CAD/CAM and 3D printing; bioactive dental materials; digital dentistry; tooth–implant–tissue interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
Smart Biomaterials for Precision Medicine: From Targeted Nanodelivery to Gene and Tissue Engineering submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart biomaterials; targeted nanodelivery; gene delivery; gene therapy; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; biofabrication; functional hydrogels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)
The Application of Bioactive Glasses in Biomedicine submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive glasses; biomaterials; dental materials; tissue engineering; ion-releasing materials; clinical relevance; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)
Biomaterials and 3D Printing in Dentistry: Research and Clinical Innovations
edited by Claudia Barbosa, , José Martín-Cruces and Benjamín José Martín
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; dental biomaterials; digital dentistry; clinical applications; computer-aided design and fabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
Innovative Biomaterials for Dental Esthetics and Periodontal Health
edited by , Domagoj Vražić, and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental biomaterials; esthetic dentistry; periodontal regeneration; bioactive materials; ceramic restorations; nanotechnology in dentistry; tissue engineering; surface modification; composite resins; osseointegration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
High-Performance Dental Restorative Resins: Bonding, Interfaces, and Surface Properties
edited by , and Orlanda Torres
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: Adhesion; resin composites; resin cements; metals; bioactive resin composites; wear; antimicrobial surfaces; ceramics; temporary materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
Advanced Nanomaterials and Plant-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; plant-derived biomaterials; nanocomposites; tissue engineering; targeted drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)
3D Bioprinting for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
edited by , and Srikanthan Ramesh
submission deadline 8 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6544 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; bioprinting; regenerative medicine; scaffolds; tissue engineering; bioinks; vascularization; tissue formation; biomaterial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)
Application of Biomaterials and Techniques in Dental Surgical Treatment (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11012 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; tissue regeneration; reconstructive surgical procedures; tissue engineering; biomedical engineering; stem cell regeneration tissue; dental biomaterials; orthodontic diseases and innovation; oral surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
Nature-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications
edited by Li Xu and Yanan Jia
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 655 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural compounds; green synthesis; antioxidants; functional nanoparticles; antimicrobial biomaterial; skin care applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)
Functional Biomaterial for Bone Regeneration (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6041 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional biomaterials; bone regeneration; guided bone regeneration (GBR); membranes (resorbable and non-resorbable); biological mechanisms; histological and immunohistochemical analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)
Functional Natural, Hybrid and Bioinspired Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3281 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural biomaterials; bio-based polymeric materials; hybrid biomaterials; bioinspired materials: design of biomimetic polymer-based devices; bio-based polymeric materials; biodegradability of polymeric materials; tissue regeneration; drug delivery systems; functional polymers; nanocomposites; regenerative medicine; wound healing; three- and four-dimensional biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)
Biomaterials and Strategies for Bone Regeneration and Repair
edited by , and Natalia Ivanjko
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3133 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone regeneration; biomaterials; bioceramics; scaffolds; tissue engineering; osteoinduction; stem cell therapies; bone morphogenetic proteins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)
Musculoskeletal Diagnostics, Biomaterials and Bone Regeneration submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1393 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal diagnostics; biomaterials; bone regeneration; imaging and AI; 3D printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)
Engineered Surfaces: Functionalization Approaches for Cutting-Edge Biomedical Applications
edited by , Diana R. Fonseca and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 961 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface engineering; electrochemical modification; physical modification; bioinspired interfaces; biomedical alloys; polymeric biomaterials; antimicrobial surfaces/biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)
Advanced Materials for Dentistry and Oral Health
edited by Zong Chen and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open
Keywords: periodontal regeneration; restorative dentistry; tissue engineering; hydrogel; 3D printing; drug delivery; tissue regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
Development and Applications of Resin Composites as Dental Materials
edited by Sorin Andrian and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open
Keywords: resin-based composites; restorative dentistry; dental adhesion; polymerization shrinkage; clinical performance; bioactive materials; composite longevity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
Functional Biomaterials in Periodontology and Implantology: From Design to Clinical Translation
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open
Keywords: periodontal regeneration; dental implants/osseointegration; bone graft substitutes; calcium phosphate biomaterials; guided bone and tissue regeneration; 3D-printed scaffolds; implant surface modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
State-of-the-Art Materials for Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular; tissue engineering; biomaterials; personalized medicine; hydrogels; 3D printing; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)
Current Development of Polymeric Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric biomaterials; drug and gene delivery; stimuli-responsive polymers; hydrogels and nanogels; tissue engineering; theranostics; biodegradable polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)
Functional Biomaterials for Dental Restoration and Dental Antimicrobial Applications submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental materials; biocompatible dental materials; biomimetic dental materials; anti-infective agents; biofilm; drug delivery systems; bioactive glass; metal-doped bioceramics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
Functional Biomaterial Coatings: Antibacterial and Antifouling Surface Design for Biomedical Implants and Devices
edited by and Asha Mathew
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterial coatings; antibacterial surfaces; tissue engineering; biomedical implants; biofilm prevention; surface functionalization; nanostructured surfaces; nanomaterial coatings; medical devices; infection-resistant biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)
Smart Nanomaterials for Targeted Drug Delivery and Advanced Cancer Therapy
edited by Yinjia Cheng
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; drug delivery systems; biocompatible nanomaterials; stimuli-responsive nanomaterials; multimodal cancer therapy; imaging-guided cancer therapy; cancer theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Cancer Therapies)
Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials to Counteract Healthcare-Associated Infections submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6900 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare-associated infections; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; antimicrobial and anti-biofilm properties; prevention; innovative strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)
Materials and Techniques for Bone Tissue Engineering: From Scaffolds to Complex Matrices submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 22990 | Submission Open
Keywords: tissue engineering; bone regeneration; biocompatible materials; tissue scaffold; 3D printing; biomimetic materials; osteogenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)
Dental Biomaterials in Implantology and Orthodontics submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17684 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental biomaterials; osseointegration; bioactive coatings; biocompatibility; natural biomaterials; orthodontics; implantology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
Surface Analyses, Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties of Dental Biomaterials (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12898 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental ceramics; dental alloys; bioceramics; polymers; composites; 3D printing dental materials; bio-inks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)
Functionalization of Nanoparticles with Linkers, Drugs and Biomolecules for the Detection and Treatment of Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2152 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; functionalization; drug delivery; biomolecules; linkers; cancer detection; targeted therapy; theranostics; nanomedicine; biocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Cancer Therapies)
Multifunctional Biomaterial Development and Biofabrication for Precision Regenerative Medicine
edited by and Isaac-Maximiliano Bugueno
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1900 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional biomaterials; antimicrobial biomaterials; nanocomposites; bioactive hydrogels; stimuli-responsive materials; 3D bioprinting; organ-on-chip platforms; controlled release systems; stem cell engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)
Applications of Nanomaterials in Tissue Engineering submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1678 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; tissue engineering; drug delivery; biocompatibility; bioactive materials; regenerative medicine; injectable biomaterials; computational modeling; nanoparticles; bio-inspired nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)
Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine: Design, Functionality, and Biomedical Potential submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 704 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocompatibility; tissue engineering; biomaterial design; regenerative medicine; drug delivery systems; biomaterials/biointerface characterization; in vitro and in vivo evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)
Smart Functional Biomaterials for Cancer Therapeutics and Tissue Engineering submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; bioactive scaffolds; cancer therapeutics; theranostics; tumor-targeted; bioinspired materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)
Advanced Hybrid Nanocomposites for Medical Applications
edited by Michal Latalski and Tomasz Szponder
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid nanocomposites; biomaterials; tissue engineering; drug delivery; medical applications; nanomedicine; bioactive materials; implants and coatings; scaffolds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)
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