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Oral Diseases and Clinical Dentistry—2nd Edition

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 1159

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Prof. Dr. Liliana Sachelarie

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Department of Biophysics, Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, Apollonia University of Iasi, 700511 Iași, Romania
Interests: materials mechanical properties; mechanical behavior of materials; dental materials
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to delve into the comprehensive landscape of oral health, encompassing the study of oral diseases and advancements in clinical dentistry practices. Oral health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, and this Special Issue provides a platform for researchers, clinicians, and experts to share their research, insights, and developments in the field of oral diseases and clinical dentistry.

Interdisciplinary applications related to oral diseases and clinical dentistry are also of interest.

Scope and Topics: This Special Issue welcomes the submission of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives, covering a diverse range of topics related to oral diseases and clinical dentistry. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

  • Oral disease etiology and prevention: Insights into the causes, risk factors, and strategies used to prevent oral diseases.
  • Diagnostic methods: Advancements in oral disease detection, imaging, and diagnostic tools.
  • Periodontal health: Studies on periodontal diseases, treatment approaches, and maintenance.
  • Endodontics: Advances in root canal treatment, pulp therapy, and endodontic materials.
  • Oral surgery and maxillofacial disorders: Surgical interventions for oral and maxillofacial pathologies.
  • Prosthodontics: Innovations in dental prosthetics, including implants and esthetic restorations.
  • Orthodontics: Progress in orthodontic treatments and alignment techniques.
  • Oral cancer and pathology: Research on oral cancer, precancerous lesions, and histopathological analyses.
  • Pediatric dentistry: Focus on oral health in children, preventive strategies, and pediatric treatments.
  • Geriatric dentistry: Oral health challenges and care for the elderly population.

Prof. Dr. Liliana Sachelarie
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • diagnostic methods
  • pediatric dentistry
  • dental materials
  • geriatric dentistry
  • operative dentistry

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Association Between Oral Hypofunction and Physical Frailty Among Korean Older Adults with Preserved Cognitive and Functional Status
by Ha-Yeoung Kim, Jiyoun Kim and Jun-Seon Choi
Appl. Sci. 2026, 16(8), 3695; https://doi.org/10.3390/app16083695 - 9 Apr 2026
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The oral cavity performs several functions that are essential for sustaining life and carrying out daily activities. Given the importance of maintaining functional abilities for healthy aging, exploration of the adverse health outcomes that may result from impaired oral function is needed. This [...] Read more.
The oral cavity performs several functions that are essential for sustaining life and carrying out daily activities. Given the importance of maintaining functional abilities for healthy aging, exploration of the adverse health outcomes that may result from impaired oral function is needed. This cross-sectional study examined oral functional status in 176 community-dwelling older adults with preserved cognitive function and activities of daily living, and analyzed the association between oral hypofunction and physical frailty. Oral hypofunction was diagnosed using seven parameters. Frailty was assessed using the Korean version of the Fried Frailty Phenotype, which focuses on physical characteristics. Independent t-tests, one-way analysis of variance, the Kruskal–Wallis test, and multiple logistic regression analysis were conducted to examine the association between oral hypofunction and frailty. The prevalences of oral hypofunction and physical frailty were approximately 48% (n = 85) and 40% (n = 71), respectively. After adjusting for frailty-related factors, including sociodemographic and health-related characteristics, higher oral hypofunction scores were associated with an increased likelihood of physical frailty (odds ratio, 1.382; 95% confidence interval, 1.017–1.876). These findings suggest that maintaining the various functions of the oral cavity, including mastication, within normal ranges and restoring impaired oral abilities as early as possible may be relevant to healthy aging. Full article
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Antiseptic Mouthwashes After Dental Surgical Procedures: Comparative Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Efficacy Against Oral Postoperative Pathogens
by Marzena Korbecka-Paczkowska, Magdalena Paczkowska-Walendowska, Aneta A. Ptaszyńska, Jakub Piontek, Judyta Cielecka-Piontek and Tomasz M. Karpiński
Appl. Sci. 2026, 16(3), 1167; https://doi.org/10.3390/app16031167 - 23 Jan 2026
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This in vitro study compared the antimicrobial and antibiofilm efficacy of four commercially available chlorhexidine (CHX)-based mouthwashes, with different nominal CHX concentrations, against clinically relevant postoperative oral pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans [...] Read more.
This in vitro study compared the antimicrobial and antibiofilm efficacy of four commercially available chlorhexidine (CHX)-based mouthwashes, with different nominal CHX concentrations, against clinically relevant postoperative oral pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, and Candida auris. Antimicrobial potency was evaluated using MIC and CEMIC indices, while biofilm thickness reduction was quantified using 3D digital microscopy and custom image analysis software. Among the tested formulations, the excipient-enriched formulation exhibited the lowest MIC values and the most significant reduction in biofilm thickness, particularly against Gram-negative bacteria and Candida species. All mouthwashes achieved CEMIC < 0.1, confirming high theoretical applicability margins; however, CEMIC reflects potential clinical usefulness rather than clinical superiority. The findings demonstrate that the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of CHX rinses is formulation-dependent and cannot be predicted solely by CHX concentration. The influence of excipients is discussed as a possible contributing factor, but related mechanisms remain speculative and require direct validation in future studies. This work supports a formulation-driven, evidence-based approach to antiseptic comparison in postoperative dentistry, without assessing clinical wound-healing outcomes. Full article
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