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.
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Articles
Effectiveness of universal adhesives on primary tooth enamel: a literature review
Effectiveness of universal adhesives on primary tooth enamel: a literature review
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.110
Comparison of obturation techniques in primary molars based on cone-beam computed tomography: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Comparison of obturation techniques in primary molars based on cone-beam computed tomography: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.111
Abstract ( 211 ) PDF (1.58 MB) ( 135 ) Full Text
Remineralizing effect of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) on enamel affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH): a systematic review and meta-analysis
Remineralizing effect of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) on enamel affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH): a systematic review and meta-analysis
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.112
Abstract ( 259 ) PDF (2.48 MB) ( 140 ) Full Text
Evaluation of clinical and radiographic success and parental satisfaction of zirconia crowns compared to stainless steel crowns in primary mandibular molars requiring full-crown restoration: a systematic review
Evaluation of clinical and radiographic success and parental satisfaction of zirconia crowns compared to stainless steel crowns in primary mandibular molars requiring full-crown restoration: a systematic review
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.113
Abstract ( 246 ) PDF (2.32 MB) ( 144 ) Full Text
Effectiveness of control strategies for injection pain in local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry: a network meta-analysis
Effectiveness of control strategies for injection pain in local anesthesia in pediatric dentistry: a network meta-analysis
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.114
Abstract ( 196 ) PDF (6.63 MB) ( 129 ) Full Text
Can AI see what clinicians see? A comparative study of GPT-5 and Gemini 2.5 in radiographic evaluation of regenerative endodontic treatments in immature permanent teeth
Can AI see what clinicians see? A comparative study of GPT-5 and Gemini 2.5 in radiographic evaluation of regenerative endodontic treatments in immature permanent teeth
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.115
Abstract ( 200 ) PDF (10.3 MB) ( 123 ) Full Text
Development and preliminary psychometric evaluation of a brief oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices questionnaire for parents of primary schoolchildren
Development and preliminary psychometric evaluation of a brief oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices questionnaire for parents of primary schoolchildren
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.116
Abstract ( 210 ) PDF (350.91 kB) ( 150 ) Full Text
Global trends in pediatric dental general anesthesia services: a bibliometric analysis of the most influential literature
Global trends in pediatric dental general anesthesia services: a bibliometric analysis of the most influential literature
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.117
Abstract ( 182 ) PDF (1.43 MB) ( 158 ) Full Text
Evaluation of the effects of probiotic and postbiotic toothpastes for children on cariogenic dental biofilms: an in vitro study
Evaluation of the effects of probiotic and postbiotic toothpastes for children on cariogenic dental biofilms: an in vitro study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.118
Abstract ( 232 ) PDF (3.15 MB) ( 123 ) Full Text
Assessing the efficacy of short reel content on social media for enhancing oral hygiene practices among 12-year-old school-going children
Assessing the efficacy of short reel content on social media for enhancing oral hygiene practices among 12-year-old school-going children
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.119
Abstract ( 225 ) PDF (316.64 kB) ( 155 ) Full Text
Predictive performance of supervised machine learning models for temporomandibular joint disc displacement in adolescents diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging
Predictive performance of supervised machine learning models for temporomandibular joint disc displacement in adolescents diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.120
Abstract ( 235 ) PDF (5.99 MB) ( 121 ) Full Text
Effect of different setting times of calcium silicate cements on the bond strength to paediatric restorative materials: an in vitro study
Effect of different setting times of calcium silicate cements on the bond strength to paediatric restorative materials: an in vitro study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.121
Abstract ( 189 ) PDF (6.16 MB) ( 145 ) Full Text
Barriers and strategies in parental toothbrushing supervision: insights from a qualitative study in Kuala Muda, Kedah, Malaysia
Barriers and strategies in parental toothbrushing supervision: insights from a qualitative study in Kuala Muda, Kedah, Malaysia
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.122
Abstract ( 215 ) PDF (1.2 MB) ( 122 ) Full Text
Shear bond strength of composite resin, Cention N, and Stela to different pulp capping materials: an in vitro study
Shear bond strength of composite resin, Cention N, and Stela to different pulp capping materials: an in vitro study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.123
Abstract ( 215 ) PDF (1.03 MB) ( 152 ) Full Text
Parental knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding myofunctional appliances in Coastal Karnataka, India: a cross-sectional study
Parental knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding myofunctional appliances in Coastal Karnataka, India: a cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.124
Abstract ( 201 ) PDF (818.07 kB) ( 138 ) Full Text
Effects of silver diamine fluoride combined with potassium iodide and diode laser irradiation on antibacterial activity and microleakage: an in vitro study
Effects of silver diamine fluoride combined with potassium iodide and diode laser irradiation on antibacterial activity and microleakage: an in vitro study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.125
Abstract ( 204 ) PDF (5.34 MB) ( 126 ) Full Text
Oral health profiles in patients with autism spectrum disorder and Down syndrome in Romania: a caregiver-reported comparative study
Oral health profiles in patients with autism spectrum disorder and Down syndrome in Romania: a caregiver-reported comparative study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.126
Abstract ( 247 ) PDF (335.32 kB) ( 123 ) Full Text
A Donabedian-based instrument for measuring parental satisfaction in pediatric dental care: scale development and validation
A Donabedian-based instrument for measuring parental satisfaction in pediatric dental care: scale development and validation
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.127
Abstract ( 236 ) PDF (1.66 MB) ( 126 ) Full Text
Assessment of changes in bone trabeculation after mandibular expansion treatment using fractal dimension analysis
Assessment of changes in bone trabeculation after mandibular expansion treatment using fractal dimension analysis
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.128
Abstract ( 197 ) PDF (2.16 MB) ( 129 ) Full Text
Socio-behavioral and clinical determinants of high caries experience among 12-year-old Thai schoolchildren: a cross-sectional study
Socio-behavioral and clinical determinants of high caries experience among 12-year-old Thai schoolchildren: a cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.129
Abstract ( 219 ) PDF (336.02 kB) ( 111 ) Full Text
Fracture resistance of direct composite and digitally fabricated endocrowns in pulpotomized primary molars: an in vitro study
Fracture resistance of direct composite and digitally fabricated endocrowns in pulpotomized primary molars: an in vitro study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.130
Abstract ( 227 ) PDF (7.78 MB) ( 137 ) Full Text
Association between post-earthquake living conditions and children's toothbrushing habits in Hatay, Turkey: a cross-sectional study
Association between post-earthquake living conditions and children's toothbrushing habits in Hatay, Turkey: a cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.131
Abstract ( 188 ) PDF (326.9 kB) ( 141 ) Full Text
Resin infiltration versus self-assembling peptide P11-4 with and without fluoride varnish for white spot lesions in children: a randomized controlled trial
Resin infiltration versus self-assembling peptide P11-4 with and without fluoride varnish for white spot lesions in children: a randomized controlled trial
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.132
Abstract ( 206 ) PDF (2.65 MB) ( 121 ) Full Text
Oral health outcomes in children with tuberous sclerosis complex: a matched case–control study evaluating antiseizure medication and mTOR inhibitor exposure
Oral health outcomes in children with tuberous sclerosis complex: a matched case–control study evaluating antiseizure medication and mTOR inhibitor exposure
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.133
Abstract ( 214 ) PDF (3.25 MB) ( 103 ) Full Text
Parental knowledge, awareness and competence about first permanent molars: their associations with clinical outcomes and oral health literacy
Parental knowledge, awareness and competence about first permanent molars: their associations with clinical outcomes and oral health literacy
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.134
Abstract ( 215 ) PDF (1.79 MB) ( 136 ) Full Text
Conflict management in parent–dentist communication in pediatric dentistry: a qualitative study
Conflict management in parent–dentist communication in pediatric dentistry: a qualitative study
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.135
Abstract ( 195 ) PDF (3.46 MB) ( 116 ) Full Text
Timing of extraction of supplemental maxillary lateral incisors and eruption of the maxillary canine: a case series of four patients with CBCT evaluation
Timing of extraction of supplemental maxillary lateral incisors and eruption of the maxillary canine: a case series of four patients with CBCT evaluation
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.136
Abstract ( 193 ) PDF (1.06 MB) ( 157 ) Full Text
Long-term follow-up of regenerative endodontic therapy in immature permanent molars: a report of three cases
Long-term follow-up of regenerative endodontic therapy in immature permanent molars: a report of three cases
DOI: 10.22514/jocpd.2026.137
Abstract ( 221 ) PDF (752.15 kB) ( 161 ) Full Text
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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: 31 August 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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Editor-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.