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Call for papers - Dental trauma

Guest Editors
Patrícia Corrêa-Faria, PhD, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil
Sumir Gandhi, BDS, MDS, Christian Dental College, Ludhiana, India
 

Submission Status: Open   |   Submission Deadline: 12 September 2024
 

BMC Oral Health is calling for submissions to our Collection on Dental trauma.

Encompassing a diverse range of topics, including preventive measures, traumatic injuries management, emerging technologies, restorative techniques, multidisciplinary approaches, psychological impact, and public health interventions, the goal of this Collection is to enhance patient outcomes. From insights into preventive strategies and patient education to collaborative management involving various dental specialists, the Collection seeks to contribute to reducing the incidence of dental trauma and improving overall care through comprehensive research and knowledge dissemination.



New Content ItemThis Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.

Meet the Guest Editors

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Patrícia Corrêa-Faria, PhD in Dentistry/Pediatric Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil

Dr Corrêa-Faria holds a PhD in Dentistry (Pediatric Dentistry) and is an adjunct professor at the School of Dentistry at Universidade Federal de Goiás. Her interests lie in dental trauma, enamel defects, oral health-related quality of life, children's behavior during dental treatment, and clinical trials.


Sumir Gandhi, BDS, MDS, Christian Dental College, Ludhiana, India

Dr Sumir Gandhi is a consultant Oral Surgeon and former Professor and Head of the Department at Christian Dental College, CMC, Ludhiana, India. He graduated from Punjab Government Dental College and Hospital, Amritsar in 1998 and pursued post-graduation at the same institute in 1999. Dr Gandhi has numerous research publications in international journals. His areas of expertise include dental implants, maxillofacial trauma, and TMJ replacement.

About the Collection

BMC Oral Health is calling for submissions to our Collection on Dental trauma.

Dental trauma is a critical aspect of oral health that necessitates continuous research, advancements, and dissemination of knowledge to improve patient outcomes. This Collection aims to bring together cutting-edge research, innovative strategies, and evidence-based practices that address the challenges posed by dental trauma.

This Collection aims to cover a broad spectrum of topics related to dental trauma, including but not limited to:

  • Preventive measures and education: Insights into preventive strategies and patient education to reduce the incidence of dental trauma in various age groups and populations.
  • Traumatic injuries management: Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for dental trauma cases, encompassing enamel-dentin fractures, luxations, avulsions, and other related injuries.
  • Emerging technologies and imaging: Utilization of advanced technologies and imaging techniques for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Restorative techniques: Novel restorative materials and techniques to rehabilitate dental trauma cases, focusing on aesthetics and long-term functional outcomes.
  • Multidisciplinary approaches: Collaborative management of dental trauma cases, involving orthodontists, endodontists, periodontists, and other dental specialists.
  • Psychological impact: Understanding and addressing the psychological impact of dental trauma on patients.
  • Public health interventions: Evaluating the impact of public health programs on reducing dental trauma incidence and improving access to timely care.


This Collection provides an opportunity for dentists, researchers, and scholars to disseminate their work, share expertise, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of dental trauma. By submitting your research to this Collection, you will contribute to the global effort to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-Being. Dental trauma management plays a crucial role in promoting oral health, which is a fundamental component of overall well-being.


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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select Dental trauma from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.