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Oral Diseases
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Oral Diseases

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 741 115 302 28

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 304
Documents by Best Scientists*: 730
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 9
SCIMAGO H-index: 109
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.993
Impact Factor: 2.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Oral Diseases?

Oral Diseases primarily focuses on research topics in Internal medicine, Pathology, Immunology, Dentistry and Dermatology. The concepts on Internal medicine presented in Oral Diseases can also apply to other research fields, including Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Oncology. The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Oncology as it also encompasses Cancer.

The work on Pathology presented in the journal focuses on Immunohistochemistry in particular. Most of the works presented in Oral Diseases deals with Immunology but it intersects with the subject of Disease. The main emphasis of Oral Diseases is the research on Dermatology, emphasizing the topic of Oral lichen planus.

  • Internal medicine (23.89%)
  • Pathology (16.52%)
  • Immunology (12.50%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Salivary gland tumours. (631 citations)
  • Regulatory mechanisms of osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation. (498 citations)
  • Exosomes from human saliva as a source of microRNA biomarkers. (498 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Oral Diseases:

The published papers investigate areas of study like Internal medicine, Immunology, Pathology, Dentistry and Saliva. The most cited publications address concerns in the field of Internal medicine by exploring it in line with topics in Gastroenterology which intersect with Case-control study subjects. The works on Pathology tackled in the journal publications bring together disciplines like Dermatology and Leukoplakia.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Cancer
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Internal medicine, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Cancer research and Cancer. The journal addresses concerns in Internal medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Oncology. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), it also covered topics in Coronavirus and 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak.

Cancer research research presented in Oral Diseases encompasses a variety of subjects, including Immunohistochemistry, Cell growth, Apoptosis, Gene knockdown and Downregulation and upregulation. Research in Immunohistochemistry tackled falls within the umbrella of Pathology. While Periodontitis is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Inflammation and Immunology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Oral vesiculobullous lesions associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. (96 citations)
  • Overview of transnational recommendations for COVID-19 transmission control in dental care settings. (46 citations)
  • The impact of coronavirus infectious disease 19 (COVID-19) on oral health. (43 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 Oral Diseases (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Crispian Scully (101 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stephen Porter (40 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Lakshman P. Samaranayake (39 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Stephen Challacombe (38 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Saman Warnakulasuriya (33 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous 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 Oral Diseases (based on the number of publications) are:

  • King's College London (132 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of São Paulo (125 papers) published 24 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • State University of Campinas (94 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • National Institutes of Health (93 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University College London (83 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 7 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, 4.44% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.56% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.82% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.45% of all publications and 51.16% 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.

Related Fields of Study and Disciplines

Oral Diseases, while focusing primarily on Internal Medicine, Pathology, Immunology, Dentistry and Dermatology, also intersects with a wide array of other related disciplines and fields of study, given the complex and interdisciplinary nature of oral health research. This broadness of the publication makes it a valuable resource for researchers from different backgrounds. For instance, several works presented in the journal contribute to the field of Nursing, particularly those relating to patient care, health promotion and disease prevention. These nursing-focused studies usually explore the role of oral health in holistic patient care and underline the importance of interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. In particular, studies touching on topics like patient-centered care, health education, and interprofessional collaboration are of great interest to nursing professionals. If you're a nursing student or professional interested in dental health, you might also want to consider looking into the best nursing schools in Michigan{anchor}; many of these institutions offer courses and research opportunities related to oral health and diseases. Furthermore, Oral Diseases also intersects with the field of Medical Education, with research into innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and assessment strategies in oral health education. These endeavors have a significant influence on shaping future professionals and consequently, public health outcomes. Despite its primary focus on oral diseases, the journal ultimately serves as a platform bringing together various disciplines towards improving oral health globally, emphasizing the multidisciplinary complexity of oral healthcare.

Top Publications

  • Oral potentially malignant disorders: A consensus report from an international seminar on nomenclature and classification, convened by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Oral Cancer.

    Saman Warnakulasuriya;Omar Kujan;José M Aguirre-Urizar;José V Bagan

    (2021)
    687 Citations
  • Worldwide prevalence of oral lichen planus: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Miguel Ángel González-Moles;Saman Warnakulasuriya;Isabel González-Ruiz;Lucía González-Ruiz

    (2021)
    297 Citations
  • Malignant transformation of oral leukoplakia: systematic review and meta‐analysis of the last 5 years

    José M. Aguirre-Urizar;Irene Lafuente-Ibáñez de Mendoza;Saman Warnakulasuriya

    (2021)
    167 Citations
  • Oral epithelial dysplasia: Recognition, grading and clinical significance

    Edward Odell;Omar Kujan;Saman Warnakulasuriya;Philip Sloan;Philip Sloan

    (2021)
    147 Citations
  • Global incidence and profile of ameloblastoma: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Faqi Nurdiansyah Hendra;Faqi Nurdiansyah Hendra;Ellen M Van Cann;Ellen M Van Cann;Marco N Helder;Muhammad Ruslin;Muhammad Ruslin

    (2020)
    105 Citations
  • An appraisal of highest quality studies reporting malignant transformation of oral lichen planus based on a systematic review

    Miguel Ángel González-Moles;Pablo Ramos-García;Saman Warnakulasuriya

    (2021)
    76 Citations
  • Oral cancer development in lichen planus and related conditions-3.0 evidence level: A systematic review of systematic reviews.

    Pablo Ramos-García;Miguel Ángel González-Moles;Saman Warnakulasuriya

    (2021)
    68 Citations
  • Malignant transformation of oral submucous fibrosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Omar Kujan;Fernanda Weber Mello;Saman Warnakulasuriya

    (2021)
    65 Citations
  • Autoimmune disorders in oral lichen planus: systematic review and meta-analysis.

    (2022)
    55 Citations
  • Malignant transformation of oral proliferative verrucous leukoplakia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Pablo Ramos-García;Miguel Ángel González-Moles;Fernanda Weber Mello;Jose V Bagan

    (2021)
    51 Citations

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