As the year comes to an end, this final 2024 issue of the International Dental Journal (IDJ) features  wide range of insightful articles covering the latest trends, research, and developments in oral health and dentistry. Following a remarkable year in 2023, during which the IDJ ranked in the top quartile of dentistry journals, Editor-in-Chief Prof. Lakshman Samaranayake is dedicated to building on this success and solidifying the journal's position as a premier publication in the field.

We invite you to contribute to this prestigious journal by submitting your own articles. Share your research, insights, and expertise with a global audience of dental professionals and researchers. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work and engage with the broader dental community.

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Concise Reviews

Application of Emerging Teaching Models in Dental Education: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Xuefei Pang, Ling Li, Xu Liu, Yan Wang, Bo Yang

Frontiers of Global Research Trend on Root Caries: A Bibliometric Analysis
Grace Yuchan Xu, Irene Shuping Zhao, Christie Ying Kei Lung, Iris Xiaoxue Yin, ... Chun Hung Chu

Efficacy of Probiotic Consumption on Oral Outcomes in Children and/or Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis
Frank Mayta-Tovalino, Jorge Maguiña-Quispe, John Barja-Ore, Adrian V. Hernandez

Science and Technology in Dental Practice

Composite PCL Scaffold With 70% β-TCP as Suitable Structure for Bone Replacement
Benedetta Ghezzi, Biagio Matera, Matteo Meglioli, Francesca Rossi, ... Simone Lumetti

Whitening Efficacy of Toothpastes on Coffee-Stained Teeth: An Enamel Surface Analysis
Soyeon Kim, Chang-Ha Lee, Sunyoung Ma, Young-Seok Park

Microtensile Bond Strength and Failure Mode of Different Universal Adhesives on Human Dentin
Flor Santander-Rengifo, Carmen Martin Carreras-Presas, Rosa Aroste-Andía, Emily Hernández-Huamaní, ... César Cayo-Rojas

Influence of Access Cavities on Maxillary Central Incisor Fracture Resistance: Finite Element Study
Yujiang Liu, Xinyao Huang, Haoyu Ke, Xinyi Song, ... Shufen Sun

Proteome-Wide Mendelian Randomisation Identifies Causal Links of Plasma Proteins With Periodontitis
Chaoning Zhan, Yuexin Zhu, Melissa Rachel Fok, Lijian Jin, ... Yifan Lin

The Effect of Bovine Trypsin on the Adhesion and pH of Dental Plaque Biofilms: An In Vitro Study
Xinhui Meng, Yinxue Huang, Jing Zhou, Xintong Yin, ... Yayan Lei

LncRNA AFAP1-AS1 Promotes Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Development by Ubiquitin-Mediated Proteolysis
Bao-Jun Li, Feng-Hai Ren, Cui Zhang, Xing-Wei Zhang, Xiao-Hui Jiao

Caerin 1.9–Titanium Plates Aid Implant Healing and Inhibit Bacterial Growth in New Zealand Rabbit Mandibles
Yuqing Long, Xubo Duan, Quanlan Fu, Mengqi Liu, ... Wei Yang

Dietary Immunoglobulin Y by Targeting Both GbpB and GtfB Enhances the Anticaries Effect in Rats
Yunxiao Du, Guobin Li, Xinglin Li, Xiaohong Jian, ... Zhi Zhang

Effects of Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Reduced Periodontium: A Finite Element Analysis
Manila Caragiuli, Mara Candelari, Francesca Zalunardo, Giovanni Bruno, ... Marco Mandolini

Hydrated Calcium Silicate in Resin Composites for Prevention of Secondary Caries
Song-Yi Yang, A Ruem Han, Dohyun Kim, Kwang-Mahn Kim, Jae-Sung Kwon

Practice-related research

Root resorption in clear aligner treatment detected by CBCT: a Systematic review and Meta-analysis
Patadanai Butsabul, Pimsiri Kanpittaya, Ratichanok Nantanee

Navigating the Path to Independent Dentist: A Qualitative Phenomenological Exploration
Yoon Min Gil, Jungjoon Ihm

Oral Health in the State of Kuwait: An Appraisal
Huda Nazar, Sabiha Al-Mutawa, Ahmad Abdul Rahman Asad, Jitendra Ariga, ... Jagan Kumar Baskaradoss

Efficacy of a Novel Melatonin-Loaded Gelatin Sponge in Palatal Wound Healing
Salma Nabil Hussein, Gehan Sherif Kotry, Amira Salama Eissa, Lamia Ahmed Heikal, Yasmine Youssri Gaweesh

Early Arthrocentesis for Temporomandibular Joint Arthralgia: A Superiority Trial
Dion Tik Shun Li, Lai Ying Luo, Kar Yan Li, Yu-Xiong Su, ... Yiu Yan Leung

Metallic vs Ceramic Bracket Failures After 12 Months of Treatment: A Prospective Clinical Trial
Andrea Scribante, Maurizio Pascadopoli, Paola Gandini, Riccardo Mangia, ... Maria Francesca Sfondrini

Clinical and Radiographic Status and PISF Levels of PGE2 Around Cement and Screw Retained Implants
Suha Mohammed Aljudaibi, Abdulrahman Ahmed Aseri, Mohammad Abdullah Zayed Alqhtani, Omir Aldowah, ... Ahmed A. Almeshari

The Immune Regulatory Mechanism of Adrenomedullin on Promoting the Proliferation and Differentiation of Dental Pulp Stem Cells
Yangpeng Zhao, Jianan Chen, Lingtong Kong, Qian Zhang, Qiang Zhu

Association Between Periodontitis and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: Two-Sample Mendelian Randomisation Study
Liying Tang, Kun Chen

Dental Pulp Vascular Response to Early Stages of Caries
Aljaž Golež, Ksenija Cankar, Aleksandra Milutinović, Lidija Nemeth, Ana Tenyi

International Public Health

Maternal Metabolic Status and Orofacial Cleft Risk: A Case-Control Study in Thailand
Araya Pisek, Christy M. McKinney, Benja Muktabhant, Waranuch Pitiphat

Exploring the Prevalence of Oral Features for Early Detection of PTEN Hamartoma Tumour Syndrome
Ane J. Schei-Andersen, Bart van Oirschot, Meggie M.C.M. Drissen, Jolanda Schieving, ... Nicoline Hoogerbrugge

Association Between Dental Expenditure and Socioeconomic Status in Iran
Mohammad-Pooyan Jadidfard, A. Hamid Zafarmand, Sediqe Shafiei

Association Between Periodontitis and Preeclampsia: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomisation Analysis
Jiao Cao, Yue Li, Wei Liu, Shaoyang Ma, ... Ang Li

Interprofessional education and practice

Is Italian Dentists’ Knowledge of Enamel Development Defects Adequate? A Nationwide Survey
Claudia Salerno, Guglielmo Campus, Nicole Camoni, Silvia Cirio, ... Maria Grazia Cagetti

Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry

Familiarity with ChatGPT Features Modifies Expectations and Learning Outcomes of Dental Students
Jelena Roganović

Letters to the Editor

Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Orthodontic Education and Practice
Pradeep Kumar Yadalam, Raghavendra Vamsi Anegundi, Carlos M. Ardila

AI Revolutionizes Cellular Reprogramming of Periodontal Ligament
Pradeep Kumar Yadalam, Susmitha Munivel, Carlos M. Ardila

Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Dental Education: An Urgent Call for Dedicated Postgraduate Programs
Mahmood Dashti, Shohreh Ghasemi, Zohaib Khurshid

Marijuana Smoking and Dental Caries: A Letter
Seyed Ehsan Mousavi, Reyhaneh Hamedi

Comment on ‘Large Language Models in Patient Queries on Gingival and Endodontic Health’
Rujittika Mungmunpuntipantip, Viroj Wiwanitkit

Succinct Rapid Communication

Transfer Learning-Based Classifier to Automate the Extraction of False X-Ray Images From Hospital's Database
Manar Abu Talib, Mohammad Adel Moufti, Qassim Nasir, Yousuf Kabbani, ... Yaman Afadar

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