International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry was formed in 1991 by the merger of the Journals of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry and the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry and is published bi-monthly.

It has true international scope and aims to promote the highest standard of education, practice and research in paediatric dentistry world-wide.

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry publishes papers on all aspects of paediatric dentistry including: growth and development, behaviour management, diagnosis, prevention, restorative treatment and issue relating to medically compromised children or those with disabilities.

This peer-reviewed journal features scientific articles, reviews, case reports, clinical techniques, short communications and abstracts of current paediatric dental research.

Analytical studies with a scientific novelty value are preferred to descriptive studies.

Case reports illustrating unusual conditions and clinically relevant observations are acceptable but must be of sufficiently high quality to be considered for publication; particularly the illustrative material must be of the highest quality.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	2.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6639

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	798

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.812

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	81

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Dentistry, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Dental fear/anxiety and dental behaviour management problems in children and adolescents: a review of prevalence and concomitant psychological factors

  Citation: 473

  Authors: GUNILLA, ANDERS G.

• Early childhood caries epidemiology, aetiology, risk assessment, societal burden, management, education, and policy: Global perspective

  Citation: 468

  Authors: Norman, Ramon J., Carolina, Kevin J., Carlos Alberto, Colman, Prathip, Nigel B., W. Kim, Nikolai, Yupin, Svante

• Supernumerary teeth: review of the literature and a survey of 152 cases

  Citation: 365

  Authors: L. D., M. A. M.

• Dental treatment, dental fear and behaviour management problems in children with severe enamel hypomineralization of their permanent first molars

  Citation: 302

  Authors: B., G. A.

• The global prevalence of early childhood caries: A systematic review with meta‐analysis using the WHO diagnostic criteria

  Citation: 259

  Authors: Sergio E., Nicola, Ilze

• Validation of a Facial Image Scale to assess child dental anxiety

  Citation: 248

  Authors: H., N.

• Enamel hypomineralization of permanent first molars: a morphological study and survey of possible aetiological factors

  Citation: 229

  Authors: B., J.G.

• Restorations in primary teeth: a systematic review on survival and reasons for failures

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Luiz Alexandre, Kauê, Mariana Gonzalez, Luísa Jardim Corrêa, Marcus Cristian Muniz, Flávio Fernando, Marcos Britto

• The prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization: evidence from 70 studies

  Citation: 195

  Authors: Dongdong, Bao, Dandan, Qiongqiong, Yehuan

• The role of the mouthguard in the prevention of sports‐related dental injuries: a review

  Citation: 189

  Authors: P. R. H., D. C., M. S.

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