Current and Future Trends in Dentistry and Oral Health
This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry and Oral Health".
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue “Current and Future Trends in Dentistry and Oral Health” in Medicina highlights the transformative advancements shaping modern dental practice and patient care. This Special Issue emphasizes the role of digital innovations and artificial intelligence in improving diagnostic precision, treatment planning, and patient management. It also explores the development of biomaterials in restorative dentistry, periodontology, and prosthodontics with a focus on durability, esthetics, and biocompatibility. The papers published in this Special Issue will also contribute to advancements in orthodontics, such as clear aligner technology and minimally invasive methods, and preventive and pediatric dentistry, with individualized, minimally invasive approaches at the forefront. This Special Issue will further address the critical links between oral and systemic health, the growth of teledentistry in expanding patient access, and advancements in esthetic dentistry. Through original research and comprehensive reviews, this collection aims to present innovative, evidence-based insights that enhance clinical methodologies and improve patient outcomes in contemporary dental practice.
Dr. Eva Klarić
Guest Editor
Dr. Bruno Špiljak
Dr. Luka Šimunović
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- digital dentistry
- artificial intelligence in dentistry
- biomaterials
- orthodontics
- endodontics
- periodontics
- oral–systemic health
- dental public health
- esthetic dentistry
- implantology
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Published Papers
Medicina - ISSN 1648-9144