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Journal of Dental Research
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Journal of Dental Research

0022-0345

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jdr

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 556 120 163 33

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 401
Documents by Best Scientists*: 452
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 15
SCIMAGO H-index: 223
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.839
Impact Factor: 5.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Dental Research?

Dentistry, Internal medicine, Composite material, Enamel paint and Microbiology are among the topics commonly tackled in Journal of Dental Research. The work on Dentistry addressed in it expands to the thematically related Orthodontics. The study on Internal medicine presented in the journal intersects with the topics under Endocrinology.

Composite number is a primary topic of Composite material research in Journal of Dental Research. The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Microbiology and Streptococcus mutans.

  • Dentistry (24.80%)
  • Internal medicine (8.11%)
  • Composite material (7.65%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Factors Affecting Wound Healing (2369 citations)
  • A Simple Method of Increasing the Adhesion of Acrylic Filling Materials to Enamel Surfaces (1983 citations)
  • Stem Cell Properties of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells (1590 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Dental Research:

The journal publications are mainly concerned with subjects like Dentistry, Dentin, Composite material, Microbiology and Enamel paint. The published articles explore issues in Dentistry which can be linked to other research areas like Orthodontics, Internal medicine, Saliva and Implant. In addition to Dentin research, the most cited papers aim to explore topics under Pulp (tooth) and Adhesive, Bond strength, Dental bonding.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Gene
  • Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Dental Research investigates studies in Cell biology, Periodontitis, Internal medicine, Dentistry and Inflammation. The research on Cell biology discussed in Journal of Dental Research draws on the closely related field of Tissue engineering. The studies on Periodontitis discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Disease, Immunology and Tooth loss.

Journal of Dental Research addresses concerns in Internal medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Gastroenterology and Endocrinology. Most of the works presented in it deals with Inflammation but it intersects with the subject of Immune system. Research in Extracellular matrix and the interrelating topic of Biophysics were among the subjects of interest in the Regeneration (biology) studies discussed in it.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Oral Manifestations in Patients with COVID-19: A Living Systematic Review. (53 citations)
  • Antiviral Activity of Reagents in Mouth Rinses against SARS-CoV-2. (37 citations)
  • Periodontitis, Edentulism, and Risk of Mortality: A Systematic Review with Meta-analyses (26 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Journal of Dental Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • David H. Pashley (90 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lakshman P. Samaranayake (83 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Joseph C. Muhler (79 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • J. Arends (75 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert G. Craig (73 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Dental Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Michigan (585 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • National Institutes of Health (351 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (323 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Rochester (309 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of California, San Francisco (230 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 2.60% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.44% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.78% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 27.56% of all publications and 42.22% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Dental Research

While this article provides a comprehensive review of the research topics and the most cited papers in the Journal of Dental Research, it does not touch on the career aspect of dental research. The field of dental research not only contributes immensely to the medical world but also presents a rewarding and fulfilling career pathway.

Research in dentistry can offer numerous career possibilities, from becoming a research scientist in a pharmaceutical firm, an academic researcher in a university setting to healthcare consulting. These roles involve developing new treatments, improving dental care practices, or shaping public health policies. One can also branch into specialized areas such as pedodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, dental public health and oral and maxillofacial pathology, radiology and surgery.

Additionally, dental researchers have opportunities in nursing careers. One may choose to become a dental assistant, dental hygienist, or even a registered nurse focusing on dental care. For anyone interested in exploring a nursing career with a concentration in dentistry, one must consider investing in the necessary education, training, exams, and licenses to practice professionally. For example, find out about how to become a registered nurse focusing on dental care, particularly in specific states like Iowa. To help you navigate through this nurturing path, here is a resource on {anchor} how to become a registered nurse in Iowa online.

In conclusion, the field of dental research unfolds a myriad of career opportunities that are lucrative and satisfying. It's essential to explore these paths and keep up with the latest research work in the industry to stay abreast of new developments.

Top Publications

  • Global, Regional, and National Levels and Trends in Burden of Oral Conditions from 1990 to 2017: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease 2017 Study

    E. Bernabe;W. Marcenes;C.R. Hernandez

    (2020)
    1370 Citations
  • Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry: Chances and Challenges.

    F. Schwendicke;W. Samek;J. Krois

    (2020)
    1086 Citations
  • Oral Cancer Screening: Past, Present, and Future.

    S. Warnakulasuriya;A.R. Kerr

    (2021)
    247 Citations
  • Periodontitis, Edentulism, and Risk of Mortality: A Systematic Review with Meta-analyses

    M. Romandini;G. Baima;G. Antonoglou;J. Bueno

    (2021)
    149 Citations
  • Areca Nut and Oral Cancer: Evidence from Studies Conducted in Humans

    (2022)
    123 Citations
  • Oral Microbiome Signatures in Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontal Disease.

    T E Matsha;Y Prince;S Davids;U Chikte

    (2020)
    116 Citations
  • Cost-effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence for Proximal Caries Detection:

    F Schwendicke;J G Rossi;G Göstemeyer;K Elhennawy

    (2021)
    87 Citations
  • Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Opioids in Postsurgical Dental Pain.

    E V Hersh;P A Moore;T Grosser;R C Polomano

    (2020)
    81 Citations
  • Frequent and Persistent Salivary Gland Ectasia and Oral Disease After COVID-19.

    E.F. Gherlone;E. Polizzi;G. Tetè;R. De Lorenzo

    (2021)
    73 Citations
  • Periodontitis and COVID-19: Biological Mechanisms and Meta-analyses of Epidemiological Evidence

    (2022)
    71 Citations

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