Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
Print ISSN: 1053-4628 | Online ISSN: 1557-5268
The purpose of Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry (JOCPD) is to provide clinically relevant information to enable the practicing dentist to have access to the state of the art in pediatric dentistry. From prevention, to information, to the management of different problems encountered in children's related medical and dental problems, this peer-reviewed journal keeps you abreast of the latest news and developments related to pediatric dentistry.
Articles
Space maintenance controversies in pediatric dentistry—a scoping review
Space maintenance controversies in pediatric dentistry—a scoping review
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.121
Teething in infants: a structured review of symptomatology, parental misconceptions, and evidence-based management
Teething in infants: a structured review of symptomatology, parental misconceptions, and evidence-based management
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.122
Multidisciplinary management points in early childhood treatment
Multidisciplinary management points in early childhood treatment
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.123
Prevalence and distribution of impacted canines: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Prevalence and distribution of impacted canines: a retrospective cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.124
Parental knowledge of traumatic dental injuries explained by first aid training and education: a cross-sectional study
Parental knowledge of traumatic dental injuries explained by first aid training and education: a cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.125
Morphological evaluation of the chin and symphysis and its relationship with occlusal planes in skeletal Class II malocclusions
Morphological evaluation of the chin and symphysis and its relationship with occlusal planes in skeletal Class II malocclusions
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.126
Comparative evaluation of the effect of three different methods used in the management of sleep bruxism in children: a randomized controlled trial
Comparative evaluation of the effect of three different methods used in the management of sleep bruxism in children: a randomized controlled trial
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.127
Recurrence predictors of anterior crossbite in primary dentition treatment: a retrospective study
Recurrence predictors of anterior crossbite in primary dentition treatment: a retrospective study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.128
Oral health needs and barriers to care in children with congenital heart disease
Oral health needs and barriers to care in children with congenital heart disease
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.129
Does adolescent obesity influence mandibular development? A mendelian randomization study
Does adolescent obesity influence mandibular development? A mendelian randomization study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.130
Prevalence of dental caries among children in public schools in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Prevalence of dental caries among children in public schools in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.131
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Caries Epidemiology in Children and Adolescents)
Plaque removal efficacy of an innovative U-shaped power toothbrush: a pilot study
Plaque removal efficacy of an innovative U-shaped power toothbrush: a pilot study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.132
Artificial intelligence for detecting dental ankylosis in primary molars using panoramic radiographs—a retrospective study
Artificial intelligence for detecting dental ankylosis in primary molars using panoramic radiographs—a retrospective study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.133
Physico-mechanical evaluation of water sorption, solubility, flexural properties and surface hardness of newly developed aesthetic resin composites
Physico-mechanical evaluation of water sorption, solubility, flexural properties and surface hardness of newly developed aesthetic resin composites
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.134
Mothers' choice of toothpaste for their children: evaluation of fluoride content
Mothers' choice of toothpaste for their children: evaluation of fluoride content
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.135
Assessment of contact area variations in primary molars of children based on the OXIS classification
Assessment of contact area variations in primary molars of children based on the OXIS classification
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.136
Comparison of the effectiveness of the hall technique and orthodontic bands in managing extensive of carious lesions in deciduous molars of children with cognitive impairments—randomized clinical trial
Comparison of the effectiveness of the hall technique and orthodontic bands in managing extensive of carious lesions in deciduous molars of children with cognitive impairments—randomized clinical trial
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.137
Is the app-aided cephalometric analysis reliable in terms of airway measurements?
Is the app-aided cephalometric analysis reliable in terms of airway measurements?
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.138
Knowledge of parents regarding early childhood caries prevention among preschool children in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional study
Knowledge of parents regarding early childhood caries prevention among preschool children in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.139
Evaluation of intraoral scanners for comfort in pediatric patients: a randomized crossover study
Evaluation of intraoral scanners for comfort in pediatric patients: a randomized crossover study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.140
Assessment of early orthodontic treatment needs in children aged 4–6 using the baby-risk of malocclusion assessment (Baby-ROMA) index
Assessment of early orthodontic treatment needs in children aged 4–6 using the baby-risk of malocclusion assessment (Baby-ROMA) index
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.141
In vitro study of fracture resistance and color stability of 3D-printed, milled hybrid ceramic, milled PMMA and prefabricated zirconia crowns for restoration of primary incisors
In vitro study of fracture resistance and color stability of 3D-printed, milled hybrid ceramic, milled PMMA and prefabricated zirconia crowns for restoration of primary incisors
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.142
Determination of dental anxiety levels of primary school students evaluated at oral and dental health screening
Determination of dental anxiety levels of primary school students evaluated at oral and dental health screening
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.143
Published Ahead of Print
Investigation of incidental findings in CBCT images of pediatric patients: a retrospective study
Investigation of incidental findings in CBCT images of pediatric patients: a retrospective study
Online publish date: 22 October 2025
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.120
The effectiveness of a needle-free system in reducing injection pain during palatal infiltrative anesthesia in children: a randomized clinical study
The effectiveness of a needle-free system in reducing injection pain during palatal infiltrative anesthesia in children: a randomized clinical study
Online publish date: 23 September 2025
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.119
Retrospective evaluation of upper mesiodentes by using 3D cone beam computed tomography scans: a cross-sectional study
Retrospective evaluation of upper mesiodentes by using 3D cone beam computed tomography scans: a cross-sectional study
Online publish date: 29 August 2025
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.093
Special Issues
Pulp Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry
Keywords: Biomaterials; Children; Dental Caries; Dental Pulp Diseases; Endodontics; Pulp therapy; Regenerative Dentistry
Editor: Dr. Galvin Sim Siang Lin, DDS, MScD, MMedEd, MBA, PhD, FDTFEd,Dr. Fadzlinda Baharin, DDS, MSc[PaedDent]
Submission deadline: 30 April 2026
Caries Epidemiology in Children and Adolescents
Keywords: Caries; Epidemiology; Caries risk factors; Social determinants; Recent advances in dental caries diagnosis; Caries management; Caries prevention; Oral remineralization products; Acute complications; Randomized controlled trial; Caries treatment, Minimal-invasive dentistry
Editor: Dr. Carlo Eduardo Medina Solís, DDS. OSurg. MSc. PhD. DPH
Submission deadline: 30 April 2025
New technologies and materials in clinical pediatric dentistry
Keywords: Technology; Material; Artificial Intelligence; Deep Learning; Restoration; Children; Pediatric Dentistry
Editor: Dr. Hong-Keun Hyun, DDS, MSD, PhD
Submission deadline: 31 January 2024
Behavior Management in Pediatric Dentistry
Keywords: Behavior Guidance; Behavior Management; Children; Dental Anxiety; Pediatric Dentistry
Editor: Dr. Burak Buldur, DDS, PhD
Submission deadline: 17 February 2024
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Prof. Andrea Scribante, DDS, PostGrad(Orthod), PhD, MHA, MSc
Prof. Andrea Scribante currently works as an Associate Professor at School of Dentistry, at School of Dental Hygiene and at the Postgraduate Program in Orthodontics (University of Pavia, Italy). He is Clinical Resident of the Unit of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, Section of Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences, University of Pavia. He actively participates in academic publication, and has signed over 130 publications on Scopus/PubMed indexed international Journals. He is also the Editorial Committee/Editorial Board Member of many international journals, and a Top peer reviewer in Publons.