Biomaterials for Oral and Dental Drug Delivery
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Delivery and Controlled Release".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editors
Interests: drug delivery systems; controlled drug release; biopolymers; mucoadhesive carrier; pharmaceutical technology
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Interests: drug delivery systems; biomaterials; functional foods; pharmaceutical products; wound care
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of oral and dental drug delivery is rapidly evolving, driven by advances in biomaterials science, nanotechnology, and tissue engineering. This Special Issue, “Biomaterials for Oral and Dental Drug Delivery”, aims to highlight innovative strategies that enhance the efficacy, safety, and patient compliance of therapeutic approaches targeting the oral cavity and dental tissues.
We welcome contributions that address fundamental mechanisms of drug release, the design of novel biomaterials, and their applications in treating oral diseases, periodontal regeneration, and dental tissue repair. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, bioactive and biodegradable carriers, nanoparticle- and hydrogel-based delivery systems, mucoadhesive platforms, and smart materials responsive to the unique environment of the oral cavity.
By bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives from materials science, dentistry, pharmacology, and bioengineering, this Special Issue seeks to advance the translation of innovative biomaterial-based drug delivery systems into clinical practice. Original research, reviews, and cutting-edge technological reports are welcome, especially those that emphasize mechanistic insights, therapeutic innovations, and their clinical relevance.
Dr. Magdalena Paczkowska-Walendowska
Prof. Dr. Judyta Cielecka-Piontek
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- oral drug delivery
- dental drug delivery
- biomaterials
- mucoadhesive systems
- tissue regeneration
- periodontal therapy
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