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
Current and future research trends in clinical pediatric dentistry
Current and future research trends in clinical pediatric dentistry
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.094
Treatment management of extensive defects of vital first permanent molars in children
Treatment management of extensive defects of vital first permanent molars in children
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.095
Extrinsic stains in primary teeth: insights and interdiction
Extrinsic stains in primary teeth: insights and interdiction
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.096
Association of third molar maturity with estrogen receptors-encoding genes
Association of third molar maturity with estrogen receptors-encoding genes
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.097
Reducing dental anxiety in children through tell-show-do technique vs. additional instructions with an artificial intelligence-based animated video: randomized clinical trial
Reducing dental anxiety in children through tell-show-do technique vs. additional instructions with an artificial intelligence-based animated video: randomized clinical trial
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.098
Photodynamic therapy by curcumin vs. photo-bio-modulation therapy of oral mucositis in paedology patient undergoing anti-cancer non-invasive treatment
Photodynamic therapy by curcumin vs. photo-bio-modulation therapy of oral mucositis in paedology patient undergoing anti-cancer non-invasive treatment
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.099
Comparison of biomechanics and clinical validation of torsion and swing tooth extraction methods
Comparison of biomechanics and clinical validation of torsion and swing tooth extraction methods
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.100
The initial perception of patients and parents regarding Class 3 treatment with face mask and rapid maxillary expansion: a survey study
The initial perception of patients and parents regarding Class 3 treatment with face mask and rapid maxillary expansion: a survey study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.102
Comparative effects of clear aligner mandibular advancement and twin block appliances in Class II malocclusion
Comparative effects of clear aligner mandibular advancement and twin block appliances in Class II malocclusion
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.103
Diet compliance, serology and dental caries in children with celiac disease
Diet compliance, serology and dental caries in children with celiac disease
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.104
Factors influencing restorative treatment decisions for proximal caries of primary and immature permanent teeth: a survey
Factors influencing restorative treatment decisions for proximal caries of primary and immature permanent teeth: a survey
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.105
The impact of long-term use of pediatric liquid medications on primary tooth enamel: an in vitro study
The impact of long-term use of pediatric liquid medications on primary tooth enamel: an in vitro study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.106
Prevalence and diversity of dental anomalies in Turkish children aged 7–15 with molar incisor hypomineralization
Prevalence and diversity of dental anomalies in Turkish children aged 7–15 with molar incisor hypomineralization
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.107
Color stability of microhybrid and flowable composite resin restorations after brushing with children's colored toothpastes: an in-vitro study
Color stability of microhybrid and flowable composite resin restorations after brushing with children's colored toothpastes: an in-vitro study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.108
Prediction of dental caries in children through machine learning
Prediction of dental caries in children through machine learning
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.110
The evaluation of the effects of saliva contamination on microhardness and fracture strength of different aged restorative materials
The evaluation of the effects of saliva contamination on microhardness and fracture strength of different aged restorative materials
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.111
Use of nitrous oxide sedation by pediatric dentists: a cross-sectional study of the Jordanian experience
Use of nitrous oxide sedation by pediatric dentists: a cross-sectional study of the Jordanian experience
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.112
Effect of various pediatric probiotic drops on the discoloration of composite resin: in-vitro study
Effect of various pediatric probiotic drops on the discoloration of composite resin: in-vitro study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.113
Bridging gaps in pediatric oral mucositis management: insights into practitioner knowledge, attitudes and practices across three nations
Bridging gaps in pediatric oral mucositis management: insights into practitioner knowledge, attitudes and practices across three nations
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.114
Randomized controlled trial comparing cosmetic suturing with polydioxanone sutures to conventional interrupted sutures for maxillofacial soft tissue wound closure in children
Randomized controlled trial comparing cosmetic suturing with polydioxanone sutures to conventional interrupted sutures for maxillofacial soft tissue wound closure in children
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.115
In vitro evaluation of microleakage for different cementation materials used in prefabricated zirconia crowns
In vitro evaluation of microleakage for different cementation materials used in prefabricated zirconia crowns
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.116
Dentigerous cyst in the anterior maxilla of pediatric patients: clinical manifestations and surgical management
Dentigerous cyst in the anterior maxilla of pediatric patients: clinical manifestations and surgical management
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2025.118
Published Ahead of Print
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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Join Editorial BoardEditor-in-Chief
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.