State of the Art in Dentistry and Oral Health Materials: Translational Perspective
A special issue of Oral (ISSN 2673-6373).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 48
Special Issue Editors
Interests: periodontology; peri-implantology; prevention; regenerative therapies and biomaterials; oral surgery
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Interests: digital flow in dental surgery; computerized dentistry; tissue engineering; oral and facial pain; genetics; quality of life; dental implantology; head and neck aesthetic medicine
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Oral, titled “State of the Art in Dentistry and Oral Health Materials: Translational Perspective”, aims to present recent findings in the materials and treatment in dentistry with a translational approach to basic research on clinical aspects.
The fields of dentistry and oral health materials have experienced significant advancements in recent years, driven by a translational approach that bridges the gap between laboratory research and clinical applications.
The potential topics are as follows:
- Materials used in non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment.
- Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has facilitated the production of custom-designed dental implants and prosthetics with enhanced fit and functionality.
- Biomaterials such as bioactive glasses and nanocomposites are transforming dental restorations by promoting tissue regeneration and enhancing durability.
- Smart materials capable of responding to environmental stimuli are being developed for targeted drug delivery and the controlled release of therapeutic agents in the oral cavity.
- Novel antimicrobial coatings and surface modifications are being investigated to combat oral infections and to improve the longevity of dental devices.
- Virtual reality in dentistry, computer guided implant surgical, and AI-assisted diagnostics in dentistry.
Dr. Alessia Pardo
Prof. Dr. Daniele De Santis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- dentistry
- oral health materials
- translational research
- 3D printing
- biomaterials
- smart materials
- antimicrobial coatings
- dental virtual reality
- computer-guided implant surgery
- AI-assisted diagnostics
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