For over 35 years, Practicon has partnered with dental professionals to advance patient care, increase productivity and profitability, and heighten professional enjoyment by bringing “practical innovations” to dentistry. Practicon’s growing product line ranges from hard-to-find problem solvers to cost-effective everyday supplies. For more information, visit www.Practicon.com or telephone (800) 959-9505.
People with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a study published today in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1
Senior author Professor Francesco D'Aiuto of UCL Eastman Dental Institute, UK, said: “We observed a linear association – the more severe periodontitis is, the higher the probability of hypertension. The findings suggest that patients with gum disease should be informed of their risk and given advice on lifestyle changes to prevent high blood pressure such as exercise and a healthy diet.”
High blood pressure affects 30–45% of adults and is the leading global cause of premature death,2 while periodontitis affects more than 50% of the world’s population. Hypertension is the main preventable cause of cardiovascular disease, and periodontitis has been linked with increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
“Hypertension could be the driver of heart attack and stroke in patients with periodontitis,” said Professor D’Aiuto. “Previous research suggests a connection between periodontitis and hypertension and that dental treatment might improve blood pressure, but to date the findings are inconclusive.”
This study compiled the best available evidence to examine the odds of high blood pressure in patients with moderate and severe gum disease. A total of 81 studies from 26 countries were included in the meta-analysis.
Moderate-to-severe periodontitis was associated with a 22% raised risk for hypertension, while severe periodontitis was linked with 49% higher odds of hypertension. Lead author Dr Eva Munoz Aguilera of UCL Eastman Dental Institute said: “We observed a positive linear relationship, with the hazard of high blood pressure rising as gum disease became more severe.”
Average arterial blood pressure was higher in patients with periodontitis compared to those without. This amounted to 4.5 mmHg higher systolic and 2 mmHg higher diastolic blood pressures. “The differences are not negligible,” said Dr Munoz Aguilera. “An average 5 mmHg blood pressure rise would be linked to a 25% increased risk of death from heart attack or stroke.”
Just 5 out of 12 interventional studies included in the review showed a reduction in blood pressure following gum treatment. The changes occurred even in people with healthy blood pressure levels.
Professor D’Aiuto said: “There seems to be a continuum between oral health and blood pressure which exists in healthy and diseased states. The evidence suggesting periodontal therapy could reduce blood pressure remains inconclusive. In nearly all intervention studies, blood pressure was not the primary outcome. Randomised trials are needed to determine the impact of periodontal therapy on blood pressure.”
Regarding potential reasons for the connection between the conditions, gum disease and the associated oral bacteria lead to inflammation throughout the body, which affects blood vessel function. Common genetic susceptibility could also play a role, along with shared risk factors such as smoking and obesity.
Professor D’Aiuto said: “In many countries throughout the world, oral health is not checked regularly, and gum disease remains untreated for many years. The hypothesis is that this situation of oral and systemic inflammation and response to bacteria accumulates on top of existing risk factors.”
He noted that the study investigated gum disease as a potential risk factor for hypertension, but the reverse could also be true. “Further research is needed to examine whether patients with high blood pressure have a raised likelihood of gum disease. It seems prudent to provide oral health advice to those with hypertension,” he said.
“We’re so grateful for the wonderful support we’ve received from the dental community,” said Jill Malmgren, Executive Director of America’s ToothFairy. “Our auction is a great opportunity for everyone involved. Our donors get to showcase their products and support a worthy cause, our bidders save on supplies and equipment that they need, and the nonprofit clinics we support can serve more kids in need—it’s a win-win-win!” To participate bidders should register online at BidForSmiles.org before September 30.
Thanks to the support of corporate sponsors, 100% of the proceeds will support the cause. Corporate Campaign Sponsors include Kleer, and Sheets, Paquette & Wu Dental Practice.Each Corporate Campaign Sponsor will have a ToothFairy Grant awarded in their name to a member of the America’s ToothFairy Dental Resource Program. To join the list of event sponsors or to donate an auction item, contact Jess McDonald at jmcdonald@ncohf.org or call 704-719-9089.
Most items up for bid include discounts of up to 50% off retail prices, and include:
--Paradigm Deep Cure and Elipar DeepCure-S LED Curing Lights, and Pentamix Lite Automatic Mixing Unit donated by 3M Oral Care
--Tornado Xair-driven Handpiece donated by Bien-Air
--Two Advantage Arrest Silver Diamine Fluoride donated by Elevate Oral Care
--FluoroDose® Fluoride Varnish donated by Centrix Dental
--EQUIA Forte HT and Capsule Mixer CM-II donated by GC America
--A branding package from KAD Dental
--M9 Sterilizer donated by MidMark
--Zoll AED Plus Defibrillator Package and Cavitron 300 donated by Patterson Dental
--Valo Grand from Ultradent
--amalgam separators from PureLife Dental
--plus an Apple Watch, raffle items and much more.
About America’s ToothFairy
America's ToothFairy is a nation-wide nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, NC. As a resource provider, America’s ToothFairy increases access to oral health care by supporting nonprofit clinics and community partners delivering education, prevention and treatment services for underserved children. Since its inception in 2006, America’s ToothFairy has distributed more than $19 million in donated products, educational materials and financial grants to improve oral health outcomes for children and youth in need. For more information, visit AmericasToothFairy.org.
Half of patients are concerned about their oral health, making it the top health concern over heart, eye, digestive, mental, and skin health
3 in 4 Americans face barriers to dental care - chiefly cost and lack of insurance - yet dentists, physicians, and employers agree on solutions to improve the oral health
Six in 10 Americans rate oral health as either "fair," "poor," or "very poor," according to independent research commissioned by DentaQuest and conducted by KRC Research. Further, more than half of patients (51%) are concerned about their oral health, making it the top health concern over heart, eye, digestive, mental, and skin health. Yet three in four Americans (75%) say they have encountered barriers to accessing dental care — chiefly cost (52%) and lack of insurance (31%). Despite these challenges, dentists, physicians, and employers agree on solutions to improve the oral health system in the U.S.
The independent survey polled more than 2,300 Americans – including dentists, physicians, patients, employee benefits administrators, and Medicaid dental administrators. The corresponding research report, "Reversible Decay: Oral Health is a Public Health Problem We Can Solve," represents a unique 360-degree view of common concerns and potential solutions for America's oral health care challenges.
Among the survey's key findings:
America's oral health system is failing – and unlikely to improve – despite connection between oral health and overall health.
More than 90% of dentists and physicians – and 79% of patients – recognize a demonstrable connection between oral health and overall health. Despite its key role in overall health, the oral health system is failing Americans and is unlikely to improve.
Patients say oral health care is "expensive" (70%), "scary" (32%), "confusing" (28%), and "inconvenient" (27%). 66% of dentists agree oral health care is too expensive for their patients and one in four dentists, physicians, and employers agree oral health care is confusing. Further, eight in 10 physicians predict that Americans' oral health will either stay the same or get worse – and two in three dentists, patients, and employers agree.
Most Americans are misinformed or unsure about dental coverage under Medicaid and Medicare.
74% of patients are either unsure if Medicaid includes dental benefits, or believe it does. And 62% are either unsure if Medicare includes dental benefits, or believe it does. Plus, most patients believe Medicare (80%) and Medicaid (78%) should cover dental care. In reality, Medicare does not currently carry dental benefits, and state-based Medicaid programs include benefits to varying degrees, often only for children.
"An estimated 74 million Americans do not have access to oral health care, despite evidence linking oral health to overall health," said Steve Pollock, president and chief executive officer of DentaQuest. "As a result, many Americans forgo preventive dental care or seek treatment in ill-equipped emergency rooms – both of which contribute to rising overall health costs. But there is cause for optimism: patients, dentists, and physicians agree on what it will take to improve Americans' oral – and overall – health."
Key stakeholders agree on solutions to America's oral health challenges.
Despite the many challenges facing the oral health system, most dentists (93%), physicians (86%), and employers (82%) agree greater collaboration across medical and dental providers would improve patient care. To that end, dentists believe innovative practices can be effective for overcoming patient barriers to care, such as, school-based dentistry (68%), collaborative care teams (64%), and wraparound services like transportation or child care (46%).
Plus, more than four in 10 employers are open to considering innovations in employee benefits. Innovations include providing medical screenings and associated referrals to health professionals and providing convenient access to urgent dental care.
Of note, patients and employers support dental insurance models that emphasize value of care over volume of procedures.
Nearly half of patients (48%) think dental insurance should be based primarily on the impact the procedure will have on overall health, not on the procedures' total cost. Most employers (87%) agree oral health benefits should prioritize healthy outcomes over volume of services delivered. And more than half of employers (51%) say their organizations would be interested in implementing a value-based care benefit design for dental coverage.
"This research underscores what DentaQuest has known for a long time – that our current oral health system is failing millions of Americans, despite the crucial role it plays in our overall health," Pollock added. "Fortunately, these survey findings demonstrate clear support from key stakeholders on how to improve the oral health system. At DentaQuest, we recognize the need to revolutionize oral health care by taking a prevention-first approach with value-based care models, improved access, medical-dental integration, and expanded adult benefits."
DentaQuest, the nation's leading oral health care organization, commissioned the survey to better understand the beliefs and attitudes of key stakeholders. The findings are based on independent public opinion research conducted by KRC Research through a July 2019 online survey. Access an infographic outlining the key takeaways from the survey here and the complete survey results here.
About DentaQuest
DentaQuest is a purpose-driven oral health care company dedicated to improving the oral health of all. DentaQuest does this through Preventistry® – an all-in approach to better care, expanded access, value-based financing, and innovative solutions. DentaQuest manages dental and vision benefits for 27+ million Americans and provides direct patient care through its network of more than 85 oral health centers in 5 states. DentaQuest provides outcomes-based, cost-effective dental solutions for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals nationwide. And, the company has invested more than $200 million in grants and programs to achieve measurably healthier communities across the country. By advancing prevention-focused oral health, DentaQuest will achieve better overall health for everyone. Learn more at www.DentaQuest.com and follow us on Twitter @DentaQuest, Facebook www.facebook.com/DentaQuest, Instagram @Inside_DentaQuest, and LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/DentaQuest
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Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) was awarded an $11.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, (NIH) for research on the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen as an alternative to opioids.
Although smaller, shorter-term studies indicate that combining the two medications can treat acute pain as effectively as opioids, the RSDM study would involve 1,800 subjects. The grant, which will support principal investigator and study lead Dean Cecile A. Feldman for up to six years, is from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, part of the NIH.
Study participants will be dental school patients prescribed analgesics after molar extractions and will be followed for up to seven days post-surgery. “We want, as much as possible, to duplicate real-life conditions in the clinic,’’ said Feldman.
According to Feldman, dental clinics are an ideal setting for opioid research because dentists and oral surgeons prescribe the drugs at higher rates than many other medical practitioners. “A large part of our job is managing acute and chronic pain,’’ she explained.
For the study, half of the patients will be receiving a compound of acetaminophen and hydrocodone, known as Vicodin, while others will be treated with acetaminophen and ibuprofen. For seven days, they will keep a log tracking their level of pain, self-dosages, and common opioid side effects such as nausea and sleep quality.
“The pain isn’t the only thing you need to take into consideration,’’ said Feldman. “People will put up with a slightly higher level of pain if they can avoid side effects and have a higher quality of life during the recovery period.’’
Future opioid use will also be tracked to see if subjects who received opioids were more likely to use or abuse them over time.
In pilot studies at RSDM, patients who received the ibuprofen and acetaminophen reported fewer side effects than patients who received opioids, and their levels of pain reduction were comparable.
The study will also be conducted in dental school clinics at the University of Illinois, the University of Maryland, the University of Michigan and the University of Rochester.
“We’re very hopeful that the results of our research could significantly reduce America’s epidemic levels of opioid abuse while still providing relief for pain,’’ said Feldman.
Yankee Dental Congress® 2020 (Yankee) will be held from January 30 – February 1, 2020, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Yankee, which is New England’s largest dental meeting, is presented by the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) in cooperation with the dental societies of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. More than 26,000 dental health professionals and guests from around the United States are expected to attend this year’s event.
This year’s Yankee theme, Advancing the Vision, exemplifies how dental professionals will be able to gain insight on evolving trends and future best practices by attending some of the 300+ continuing education courses taught by industry experts and visiting more than 400 exhibitors demonstrating the most innovative dental technology.
Among the educational highlights this year, the Sixth Annual Interprofessional Symposium, Interprofessionalism: Concept, Education, Practice, will examine how to work more effectively with other providers to benefit patient health and wellness by practicing in a way that blurs the line between medicine and dentistry. A panel will examine how to advance practice models that blend oral and systemic health, and how improved oral health may improve systemic health and lower the cost of health care.
Yankee will once again feature education pavilions located on the Exhibit Hall Floor, with innovative courses held at no charge to attendees. A new Pediatric Pavilion will offer courses on a diverse range of pediatric topics, while a new Product Spotlight Lounge will help attendees make highly educated purchases with one-hour product spotlight sessions.
With the passage of the American Dental Association policy statement on the role of dentists in the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders, it is now recommended that all dentists screen their patient population for sleep disorders. The Dental Sleep Apnea Team will offer Yankee attendees a series of courses on how to screen patients and launch a dental sleep medicine practice.
The MDS will launch the first ever MDS Clinician Corner on Thursday, January 30, where five MDS member dentists will offer one-hour continuing education courses for fellow dentists, focusing on a variety of topics addressing clinical dentistry and practice management.
Another new feature of Yankee Dental Congress® 2020 will be Yankee Expert Insights, which offers attendees the opportunity to join industry leaders and colleagues for one-hour, small, and informal group discussions on topics including hygiene, orofacial pain, and buying or starting a practice.
Yankee also will feature a special track of courses for new dentists (dentists who have graduated from dental school within the past 10 years) designed to help them learn from experienced practitioners and network with their peers.
For more information on Yankee Dental Congress® 2020, please visit yankeedental.com or call 877.515.9071.
Yankee Dental Congress® is New England’s largest meeting for professionals seeking the highest quality dental continuing education, as well as dental products, services, and resources. With more than 26,000 dental professionals in attendance from across the United States, Yankee Dental Congress® is the fifth largest dental meeting in the country. Held in Boston each January, Yankee is the best source in New England for industry professionals on the cutting-edge of oral health care. Yankee Dental Congress® is presented by the Massachusetts Dental Society in cooperation with the dental associations of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. For more information, please visit yankeedental.com or call 877.515.9071.
Effective September 1, 2019, John Crowther has been promoted to the new Sales Director North America of Nabertherm Inc. John joined the Nabertherm team in 2014 and was Senior Sales Engineer for Nabertherm furnaces in the USA. John is a metallurgical engineer who has worked with furnaces and materials processing throughout his career. His extensive knowledge and long experience make him the perfect choice for the Sales Director position. In his new role, he is responsible for the United States of America and Canada.
Nabertherm’s primary intention is to strengthen their activities in North America and to further extend their position as partner with various US and Canadian key customers. German CEO Timm Grotheer says: “We are glad to appoint John as Sales Director for the USA and Canada and do strongly believe in getting our potentials realized even better under John’s leadership for this most important region of the world.”
Accelerated Track Will Welcome Internationally Trained Dentists Interested in Pursuing Careers in the U.S. in Dental Hygiene
Dental hygiene is a growing and rewarding occupation: according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field is expected to add 23,700 jobs in the next decade, with an average salary of nearly $75,000.
The advanced standing dental hygiene track at NYU Dentistry, the first of its kind in the country, responds to a growing interest from internationally trained dentists looking for a viable career path in the U.S. The program provides a rigorous, accelerated curriculum that accounts for their prior education but ensures that they complete the coursework, labs, and clinical experience necessary to become a dental hygienist.
“We’ve heard from many dentists with international degrees who are passionate about oral health and want to care for patients here in the U.S., but can’t devote another two to three years to additional dental education to be licensed as a dentist. This new accelerated track in the dental hygiene program enables them to get back to seeing patients more quickly as critical members of the oral health care team,” said Dianne Sefo, RDH, MEd, interim chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting and clinical associate professor of dental hygiene at NYU College of Dentistry.
“We are pleased to offer these dentists the opportunity to build on their previous knowledge and training and to focus on the preventive aspects of dentistry,” added Lisa Stefanou, RDH, MPH, director of the Dental Hygiene Program at NYU College of Dentistry and co-developer of the advanced standing track.
NYU offers the only dental hygiene programs housed within a dental college in New York State. This gives students the opportunity to learn in integrated clinical settings alongside dental students, as well as with faculty members from dental hygiene, dentistry, and dental specialty areas in state-of-the-art facilities that attract the largest, most diverse patient population in the nation. Community-based rotations further enable students to gain valuable clinical experience while helping to educate patients about the importance of oral health and promoting healthy habits.
The advanced standing track is a new pathway within NYU’s overall dental hygiene program, which is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. Graduates of the program are qualified to take the clinical board examinations and the dental hygiene national boards, which are requirements for state licensure. While most dental hygiene programs take two to three years to complete, NYU Dentistry has been a pioneer in accelerated dental hygiene education; the 12-month advanced standing track builds on the success of the NYU Dentistry’s 17-month AAS fast track.
The advanced standing dental hygiene track for internationally trained dentists is accepting applications for its first class, which will begin in Spring 2020. For more information and to apply, visit the Dental Hygiene Program website.
About NYU College of Dentistry
Founded in 1865, New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) is the third oldest and the largest dental school in the US, educating 9 percent of the nation’s dentists. NYU Dentistry has a significant global reach with a highly diverse student body. Visit https://dental.nyu.edu for more.
2019 marks the Centennial of the Journal of Dental Research (JDR). Over the last century the JDR has been dedicated to the dissemination of new knowledge and information on all sciences relevant to dentistry and to the oral cavity and associated structures in health and disease.
To celebrate, the JDR is featuring a yearlong, monthly commemorative article and podcast series that highlights topics that have transformed dental, oral and craniofacial research over the past 100 years.
Over the past 100 years, tremendous progress has been made in the fields of dental tissue engineering and regenerative dental medicine, collectively known as translational dentistry. The October 2019 JDR Centennial article, “Tooth Bioengineering and Regenerative Dentistry” by Pamela Yelick, Tufts University, Boston, Mass., USA and Paul Sharpe, King's College London, England, discuss key successes that have contributed most to current knowledge and understanding of regenerative dentistry and hypothesize what to expect over the next century.
“This is an exciting era in Regenerative Dentistry, and in particular for whole tooth tissue engineering,” said Yelick. “We anticipate that continued advances in the fields of dental tissue engineering and regenerative dental medicine will facilitate the development of improved dental repair therapies, including whole tooth tissue engineering.”
“At the present time, the overall concept of tooth bioengineering has been proven in principle. Combinations of adult and embryonic cells from mice and humans have been shown to form tooth primordia in vitro,” said Sharpe. “Surgical transplantation of these constructs into the mouth was shown to provide a suitable environment for their development into fully functional, erupted teeth.”
The October 2019 issue of the JDR also includes a JDR Centennial podcast "Tooth Bioengineering and Regenerative Dentistry,“ which features a conversation between Yelick, Sharpe and JDR Editor-in-Chief William Giannobile, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, and Historical Hightlight 11 on breath malodor by JDR Associate Editor, Nicholas Jakubovics, Newcastle University, England.
The legacy of the JDR was honored during a celebration at the 97th General Session of the IADR, held in conjunction with the 48th Annual Meeting of the AADR and the 43rdAnnual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on June 19-22, 2019. Visit www.iadr.org/JDRcentennial to view the full JDR Centnenial collection of articles, podcasts, videos and Historical Highlights.
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About the Journal of Dental Research
The IADR/AADR Journal of Dental Research (JDR) is a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the dissemination of new knowledge in all sciences relevant to dentistry and the oral cavity and associated structures in health and disease. The JDR continues to rank #1 of 90 journals in Eigenfactor with a score of 0.021290, ranks #2 in Impact Factor of 90 journals in the “Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine” category at 5.125 and ranks #2 of 90 in Article Influence with a score of 1.643.The JDR’s 5-year Impact Factor has remained above 5 for the fourth year at 5.722, ranking #2 of 91 journals. With over 20,000 citations, the JDR also boasts the most citations in the “Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine” category — 4,500 citations above the second ranked journal in the field.
International Association for Dental Research
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) is a nonprofit organization with over 11,400 individual members worldwide, with a Mission to drive dental, oral and craniofacial research to advance health and well-being worldwide. To learn more, visit www.iadr.org. The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) is the largest Division of IADR with 3,300 members in the United States. To learn more, visit www.iadr.org/aadr.
On September 14, 2018 AADR held the “Oral Health Effects of Tobacco Products: Science and Regulatory Policy” meeting in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. The papers resulting from this conference are published in the latest issue of Advances in Dental Research, an e-Supplement to the Journal of Dental Research (JDR).
As the primary route of delivery, the oral cavity is particularly sensitive to harmful exposure from tobacco products. Tobacco product use has been linked to oral cancer, periodontal disease and tooth loss. During the conference, researchers also presented data on the effect of tobacco use on immunity and the oral microbiome. This conference was especially timely given the rapidly evolving landscape of tobacco use in the United States, which is simultaneously seeing the lowest level of adult cigarette use since 1965 and the emergence of novel nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes, for which little is currently known about the long-term health effects.
The goal of the conference was to bring the oral health effects of tobacco products to the attention of regulators, public health professionals, healthcare providers, researchers and ultimately, the public with the hope that the information presented would promote cessation or deter initiation among current or potential tobacco users, respectively.
The Oral Health Effects of Tobacco Products: Science and Regulatory Policy conference reviewed the effects tobacco products have on oral health, providing a robust scientific base that included the importance of oral health in overall health. The conference, summarized in these proceedings, was organized into five sessions focused on tobacco products regulated by the FDA — Perspectives on Tobacco Regulatory Policy, Combusted Tobacco (Inhaled and non-inhaled) Products, Non-combusted Tobacco (Smokeless Tobacco), Novel Nicotine Delivery Systems and In Vitro Models, Standards and Experimental Methods — and concluded with a discussion of the role of dentistry in tobacco use cessation.
“Although the adverse effects of conventional tobacco products on various oral health outcomes are well established, much remains unknown about the oral health implication of novel tobacco products such as electronic nicotine delivery systems,” said guest editor Scott Tomar, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA. “There is a great need for research on the clinical and public health effects of these products and their underlying mechanisms, and an urgent need for behavioral and regulatory science research around conventional and novel tobacco products.”
Funding for this conference was made possible, in part, by the Food and Drug Administration through grant 1R13FD006142. Views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.
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About Advances in Dental Research
Advances in Dental Research is an e-supplement supplement to the Journal of Dental Research (JDR). A subscription to JDR grants you access to the articles in Advances in Dental Research. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
About the Journal of Dental Research
The IADR/AADR Journal of Dental Research (JDR) is a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the dissemination of new knowledge in all sciences relevant to dentistry and the oral cavity and associated structures in health and disease. The JDR continues to rank #1 of 90 journals in Eigenfactor with a score of 0.021290, ranks #2 in Impact Factor of 90 journals in the “Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine” category at 5.125 and ranks #2 of 90 in Article Influence with a score of 1.643.The JDR’s 5-year Impact Factor has remained above 5 for the fourth year at 5.722, ranking #2 of 91 journals. With over 20,000 citations, the JDR also boasts the most citations in the “Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine” category — 4,500 citations above the second ranked journal in the field.
International Association for Dental Research
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) is a nonprofit organization with over 11,400 individual members worldwide, with a Mission to drive dental, oral and craniofacial research to advance health and well-being worldwide. To learn more, visit www.iadr.org. The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) is the largest Division of IADR with 3,300 members in the United States. To learn more, visit www.iadr.org/aadr.
