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The Editors select a small number of published articles that they consider to be particularly interesting to our readers or important in their respective fields of research. You are invited to read the Editor’s choice articles, a curated list of high-quality articles published in Oral in 2025. The full list of Editor’s choice articles can be viewed through the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/oral/editors_choice.

1. “Current AI Applications and Challenges in Oral Pathology”
by Zaizhen Xu, Alice Lin and Xiaoyuan Han
Oral 2025, 5(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5010002

2. “Assessing Knowledge Gaps and Referral Practices in Pediatric Malocclusion Etiology: A Cross-Sectional E-Survey of Pediatricians and Family Physicians in Croatia”
by Karmela Dzaja and Antonija Tadin
Oral 2025, 5(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5010001

3. “Estimating Age and Sex from Dental Panoramic Radiographs Using Neural Networks and Vision–Language Models”
by Salem Shamsul Alam, Nabila Rashid, Tasfia Azrin Faiza, Saif Ahmed, Rifat Ahmed Hassan, James Dudley and Taseef Hasan Farook
Oral 2025, 5(1), 3; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5010003

4. “Computational Assessment of Biocompatibility and Toxicity of Graphene and Its Derivatives for Dental Adhesives”
by Ravinder Saini
Oral 2025, 5(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5010004

5. “Survival of Endodontically Treated Teeth with Direct and Indirect Posts: A 5-Year Retrospective Evaluation at an Australian University Dental Clinic”
by Tu Man Chau, Lavanya Ajay Sharma, Lan Xiao, Zhiyuan Li and Menaka Abuzar
Oral 2025, 5(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5010007

6. “A Mixed-Methods Study of the Challenges of Nurses in a Sri Lankan National Hospital in the Provision of Clinical Oral Hygiene Care”
by Sherine Loyidcy Mariyanayagam, Sachith Piyumal Abeysundara, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe and Rasika Manori Jayasinghe
Oral 2025, 5(1), 8; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5010008

7. “Laser Application for Periodontal Surgical Therapy: A Literature Review”
by Stefanos Zisis, Vasileios Zisis and Andreas Braun
Oral 2025, 5(1), 11; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5010011

8. “The Integration of Salivary pH Meters and Artificial Intelligence in the Early Diagnosis and Management of Dental Caries in Pediatric Dentistry: A Scoping Review”
by Eliza Denisa Sgiea, Corina Marilena Cristache, Tamara Mihut, Sergiu Drafta and Irina Adriana Beuran
Oral 2025, 5(1), 12; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5010012

9. “Finite Element Analysis of Stress Distribution in Monolithic High-Translucency Zirconia Dental Prostheses”
by Fernando Araújo da Costa Ward, Luciano Pessanha Moreira, Pedro Araújo da Costa Ward, Paula Cipriano da Silva, Manuel Fellipe Rodrigues Pais Alves and Claudinei Santos
Oral 2025, 5(1), 15; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5010015

10. “Odontogenic Infections Resistant to Empiric Therapy, Opportunistic Prevotella, and Metronidazole: A Clinical Case Series and Review of the Literature”
by Ned Leonard Nix, Nicholas T. Zusman and Nejat Düzgüneş
Oral 2025, 5(1), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5010017

11. “The Role of Tissue Engineering in Orthodontic and Orthognathic Treatment: A Narrative Review”
by Rosana Farjaminejad, Samira Farjaminejad, Melika Hasani, Franklin Garcia-Godoy, Babak Sayahpour, Anand Marya and Abdolreza Jamilian
Oral 2025, 5(1), 21; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5010021

12. “Cultural Themes Related to Oral Health Practices, Beliefs, and Experiences in Nigeria: A Scoping Review”
by Taofeek Kolawole Aliyu, Olusegun Stephen Titus, Oluwabunmi Tope Bernard, Omolola Titilayo Alade, Adebola Oluyemisi Ehizele and Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan
Oral 2025, 5(2), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5020023

13. “Three-Dimensional Printing in Dentistry: A Scoping Review of Clinical Applications, Advantages, and Current Limitations”
by Mi-Kyoung Jun, Jong-Woo Kim and Hye-Min Ku
Oral 2025, 5(2), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5020024

14. “Salivary Biomarkers Identification: Advances in Standard and Emerging Technologies”
by Vlad Constantin, Ionut Luchian, Ancuta Goriuc, Dana Gabriela Budala, Florinel Cosmin Bida, Cristian Cojocaru, Oana-Maria Butnaru and Dragos Ioan Virvescu
Oral 2025, 5(2), 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5020026

15. “Predicting Artificial Intelligence Acceptance in Dental Treatments Among Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Perceived Risks and Benefits Perspective”
by Rayan Sharka, Bayan Skatawi, Ghaday Sayyam, Maya Abutaleb, Mawadah Alshareef, Mohammed Alamar, Lujain Abualkhair and Yousef Ezzat
Oral 2025, 5(2), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5020028

16. “Stress Distribution in a Mandibular Kennedy Class I with Bilateral Implant-Assisted Removable Partial Denture: A Finite Element Analysis”
by Dagny Ochoa-Escate, Freddy Valdez-Jurado, Romel Watanabe, Martha Pineda-Mejía, Edwin Antonio Córdova Huayanay, Maria Soledad Ventocilla Huasupoma, Marcos Herrera Cisneros, Giovanna Lujan Larreátegui, Angela Quispe-Salcedo, Doris Salcedo-Moncada et al.
Oral 2025, 5(2), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5020031

17. “Investigating Masticatory Cycle Parameters and Functional Wear Characteristics in Older Removable Complete Denture Wearers: A Targeted Literature Review”
by Savvas Kamalakidis, Athanasios Stratos, Dimitrios Tortopidis, Norina Consuela Forna and Vassiliki Anastassiadou
Oral 2025, 5(2), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5020034

18. “Mycophenolate Mofetil in the Management of Oral Mucocutaneous Diseases: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives”
by Khalid Aljohani, Ghada H. Naguib, Abdulghani I. Mira, Abeer Alnowaiser, Mohamed T. Hamed, Ahmed O. Abougazia, Ghaida A. Alzarani, Raghad M. Noorsaeed and Rayyan A. Kayal
Oral 2025, 5(2), 35; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5020035

19. “The Impact of Oral Health on the Quality of Life of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Families: Parental Perspectives from an Online Cross-Sectional Study”
by Marija Badrov, Lana Perkov and Antonija Tadin
Oral 2025, 5(2), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5020036

20. “Interim Fixed Dental Prostheses Fabrication Techniques and Factors Affecting Their Success: A Narrative Review”
by Nour Abdelmohsen, Christoph Bourauel and Tarek M. Elshazly
Oral 2025, 5(2), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5020044

21. “Can New Remineralizing Agents Serve as Fluoride Alternatives in Caries Prevention? A Scoping Review”
by Jekaterina Gudkina, Bennett T. Amaechi, Stephen H. Abrams and Anda Brinkmane
Oral 2025, 5(3), 47; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5030047

22. “Topical Oxygen Therapy (blue®m) for Post-Surgical Care Protocols to Promote Wound Healing in Periodontology and Dental Implants: A Case-Based Literature Review”
by Cristian Scognamiglio, Alessandro Perucchi, Chalini Sundar, Tatiana Miranda Deliberador and Hamdan Alghamdi
Oral 2025, 5(3), 53; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5030053

23. “Salivary Biomarkers for Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review”
by Margherita Tumedei, Niccolò Cenzato, Sourav Panda, Funda Goker and Massimo Del Fabbro
Oral 2025, 5(3), 56; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5030056

24. “Effects of Mandibular Advancement Device on Cardiovascular and Respiratory Parameters in OSA Patients”
by Domenico Ciavarella, Donatella Ferrara, Carlotta Fanelli, Fariba Esperouz, Carlotta Burlon, Giuseppe Burlon, Lucio Lo Russo, Michele Tepedino and Mauro Lorusso
Oral 2025, 5(3), 62; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5030062

25. “Wet vs. Dry Dentin Bonding: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Adhesive Performance and Hybrid Layer Integrity”
by Mircea Popescu, Mădălina Malița, Andrei Vorovenci, Andreea Angela Ștețiu, Viorel Ștefan Perieanu, Radu Cătălin Costea, Mihai David, Raluca Mariana Costea, Maria Antonia Ștețiu, Andi Ciprian Drăguș et al.
Oral 2025, 5(3), 63; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5030063

26. “Composition and Interactions of the Oral–Gastrointestinal Microbiome Populations During Health, Disease, and Long-Duration Space Missions: A Narrative Review”
by Mahmoud M. Bakr, Gabrielle M. Caswell, Mahmoud Al Ankily, Sarah I. Zeitoun, Nada Ahmed, Mohammed Meer and Mohamed Shamel
Oral 2025, 5(3), 66; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5030066

27. “Current Trends of Hyaluronic Acid Use as a Therapeutic Strategy in Peri-Implantitis: A Scoping Review”
by Brigitta Bokor, Adriana Objelean and Radu Septimiu Campian
Oral 2025, 5(3), 68; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5030068

28. “Titanium Particle Impact on Immune Cells, Cytokines, and Inflammasomes: Helping to Profile Peri-Implantitis—A Systematic Review”
by Marco Furlanetto, Rita Castro, Fátima Silva, Jorge Pereira, José Macedo and Sandra Soares
Oral 2025, 5(4), 80; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5040080

29. “Intraoral Pressure Differences Between Patients with Dysphagia and Healthy Individuals: A Pilot Study Using a Novel Intraoral Pressure Sensor”
by Saki Mizutani, Sachie Nakao, Rikako Sato, Akira Tada, Kota Amano, Mana Oshio, Atsuko Otsuka, Yoko Iwase and Hiroshige Taniguchi
Oral 2025, 5(4), 91; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5040091

We would like to thank all of the research groups that authored these exceptional papers for their contributions. We sincerely hope you find these articles of Oral as useful and insightful as we have found them. You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to Encyclopedia at the following link:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/oral.

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