The International Dental Journal (IDJ), FDI’s official scientific journal, has experienced steady growth under the leadership of its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Lakshman Samaranayake. Most recently and notably, the journal achieved an Impact Factor of 3.3 in 2022, reflecting its success within the dental community.

Since assuming the leadership of the journal in 2022, Prof. Samaranayake has significantly expanded its scope. Firstly, he introduced a subsection dedicated to Science and Technology, followed by the implementation of a novel publication format termed succinct rapid communication. These developments have broadly been appreciated by researchers in the dental community.

In response to the dynamic landscape of global advancements, Prof. Samaranayake has further enriched the journal's offerings by introducing a new subsection focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Dentistry.

“In this context IDJ is proud to announce, beginning today, a pioneering effort in the dental publishing industry to devote an earmarked section termed ‘AI and dentistry‘ as a standing feature in each of its issues. Here, we shall provide contemporaneous rapidly moving developments in AI including LLM, LVM and MMs and digital technology and application of these sciences in dentistry.” – Prof. Lakshman Samaranayake

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Editorial

• IDJ Pioneers Efforts to Reframe Dental Health Care Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  Lakshman Samaranayake

Concise Review

• Silver Compounds for Caries Management
  Grace Y. Xu, Irene S. Zhao, Christie Y.K. Lung, Iris X. Yin, Edward C.M. Lo, Chun Hung Chu

Scientific Research Report

• A Comparison of the Enamel Remineralisation Potential of Self-Assembling Peptides
  Suneil Jason Chand Nath, Yipeng Fu, Kai Chun Li, Thomas Loho, Carolina Loch, Manikandan Ekambaram
   
• Outcomes of Coronectomy and Total Odontectomy of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars
  Shehab Ahmed Hamad
   
• Knowledge, Practices, and Nasal Carriage Rate of MRSA Amongst Dental Professionals
  Mohamed A. Jaber, Wasim Kamate, Alexander Maniangat Luke, G.S. Karande
   
• Periodontal Disease, Tooth Loss, and Systemic Conditions: An Exploratory Study
  Georgios S. Chatzopoulos, Ziou Jiang, Nicholas Marka, Larry F. Wolff
   
• Association of Sublingual Varices With Heart- and Cerebrovascular Disease
  Håkan Bergh, Margit Albrektson, Clovis Kastberg, Lennart Hedström
   
• Ingredients in Commercially Available Mouthwashes
  Oktay Yazicioglu, Musa Kazim Ucuncu, Kerem Guven
   
• Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions by Dentists and Dental Patients in Albania
  Malvina Hoxha, Erila Spahiu, Mishel Spahiu, Bruno Zappacosta
   
• Third Molar Coronectomy vs Total Removal in Second Molar Periodontal Healing
  Si Ling Pang, Wai Kan Andy Yeung, Kuo Feng Hung, Liuling Hui, Hui Zhen Jasmine Chung, Yiu Yan Leung
   
• Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards ECC Prevention in Thai Medical Personnel
  Sasikarn Deeden, Tippanart Vichayanrat, Yuwadee Asvanund, Woranun Prapansilp, Araya Phonghanyudh
   
• Fluoride, pH Value, and Titratable Acidity of Commercially Available Mouthwashes
  B.W.M. van Swaaij, D.E. Slot, G.A. Van der Weijden, M.F. Timmerman, J. Ruben
   
• Socioeconomic Status and Tooth Loss Impact on Oral Health–Related Quality of Life in Chinese Elderly
  Yanjun Lyu, Shaoyong Chen, Andi Li, Tingting Zhang, Xiaojuan Zeng, Suren Rao Sooranna
   
• Infection Concerns and Economic Burden: Dentists' Cancellations During COVID-19
  Morena Santamaria, Arno Stöcker, Jan Hoffmann, Laura Mause, Tim Ohnhäuser, Nadine Scholten
   
• Yunnan Baiyao Inhibits Periodontitis by Suppressing the Autophagic Flux
  Yanjie Li, Wang Liu, Ruoyu Zhao, Yuanyuan An, Mingzhu Zhang, Xiaobin Ren, Hongbing He
   
• Dentists' Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study
  Athikhun Praditpapha, Nikos Mattheos, Pagaporn Pantuwadee Pisarnturakit, Atiphan Pimkhaokham, Keskanya Subbalekha
   
• The Application of Virtual Simulation Technology in Scaling and Root Planing Teaching
  Shiwen Wu, Li Gao, Jiarun Fu, Chuanjiang Zhao, Panpan Wang
   
• Ethno-Dentistry of Medicinal Plants Used in North Waziristan, Pakistan
  Sabith Rehman, Zafar Iqbal, Rahmatullah Qureshi, Taghrid S. AlOmar, Najla Almasoud, Muhammad Younas, Abdur Rauf, Muhammad Irfan
   
• Safety and Clinical Evaluation of a Sonic Tongue Brush
  Satoshi Shirakawa, Takatoshi Nagano, Yuji Matsushima, Akihiro Yashima, Kazuhiro Gomi
   
• Dental Caries Detection and Classification in CBCT Images Using Deep Learning
  Rasool Esmaeilyfard, Haniyeh Bonyadifard, Maryam Paknahad
   
• Effect of Laser Therapy on Postoperative Pain and Endodontic Retreatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Sai Vakul Toopalle, Indu Yadav, Alpa Gupta, Nishant Chauhan, Dax Abraham, Arundeep Singh, Mrinalini, Mudit Sharma, Serena lalfakwami
   
• Simvastatin Induces Apoptosis but Attenuates Migration in SCAPs
  Paak Rewthamrongsris, Suphalak Phothichailert, Uraiwan Chokechanachaisakul, Chatvadee Kornsuthisopon, Thanaphum Osathanon

Letter to the Editor

• Enhancing Precision: Proposed Revision of FDI's 2-Digit Dental Numbering System
  Arvind Babu Rajendra Santosh, Thaon Jones
   
• Generative Artificial Intelligence in Dental Licensing Examinations: Comment
  Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit

Errata

• Corrigendum to <’ Addressing Early Childhood Caries in Australia through chronic disease management’> <[International Dental Journal Volume 73, Supplement 1, September 2023, Pages S22-S23]>
  Dr Harleen Kumar, Ms Alice Kucera, Dr Shanika Nanayakkara
   
• Corrigendum to <‘Letter to the Editor: Authors’ Response’> International Dental Journal, Volume 72, Issue 2, April 2022, Pages 258-259
  Mehtap Bilgin Cetin, Yasemin Sezgin, Mediha Nur Nişancı Yılmaz, Cansu Köseoǧlu Seçgin
   
• Erratum to “Oral Health as a Refugee Health Right,” International Dental Journal Volume 73, Issue 5, October 2023, Pages 593–594
  Elham Kateeb, Hyewon Lee
   
• Retraction notice to <“Pediatricians' Knowledge of Children's Oral Health: A National Survey”> < [IDENTJ, Volume 73 Issue 3(2023) 463-469 / IDENTJ_246]>
  Abrar Alanzi, Saleh Muhammad, Anfal Faridoun, Aisha Alterkait