Impact Factor
2.94
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.68
221 total citations
h5-index
23
h5 depth signal
Cited share
61.0%
83 of 136
Total citations
221
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.60
External metric anchor
Self-citation
7.7%
17 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Japan
109
Brazil
88
United States
74
United Kingdom
54
Australia
47
Citing Fields of Research
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
539
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
69
Laryngology
61
Patient Care
34
Nutrition & Dietetics
29
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
2,108
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
136
83 cited publications
Last 12 months
104
8.7 publications/month
Open access share
43.3%
45 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Japan
109 citing publications
Leading citing field
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
539 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
20 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v3n2,summer 1984-
v3n2,summer 1984-
v3n2,summer 1984-v16n2,Dec. 1999
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Gerodontology Association
Broad Categories
Dentistry
Geriatrics
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
MeSH Descriptors
Geriatric Dentistry
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1111/ger.70133
Open DOI
Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions in Finnish Adults—Findings From the Healthy Finland Survey
Objectives: Oral mucosal lesions (OMLs) are abnormal findings of the oral mucosa. OMLs can be a localized disease due to trauma or infections, a manifestation of systemic or dermatological disease, or a sign of neoplasia. The aim of this...
02
DOI 10.1111/ger.70131
Open DOI
Missing Teeth in Older Adults in Myanmar: Evidence From the First National Oral Health Survey
Background: National data on missing teeth, functional dentition, and prosthodontic coverage among older adults in Myanmar remain limited. This study assessed the prevalence of missing teeth and non‐functional dentition, identified their...
03
DOI 10.1111/ger.70128
Open DOI
Supplementary Use of an Intraoral Scanner in an Older Patient With Microstomia After Maxillary Cancer Resection
Objective: To describe how digital technologies can compensate for potential errors during impression procedures in an older patient following maxillary cancer resection. Background: Maxillary defects after oncologic resection in older a...
04
DOI 10.1111/ger.70129
Open DOI
Treatment of Oral Mucosa Self‐Injury in Older Patient With Neurological Disorder: Case Report
Objective: To describe the management of oral self‐injury in an older patient with neurological impairment using a digitally fabricated mouthguard. Background: Oral self‐injury may be challenging in patients with neurological conditions....
05
DOI 10.1111/ger.70127
Open DOI
Mediating Effect of Protein Intake on the Association Between Number of Remaining Teeth and Functional Decline
Objective: To examine whether protein intake mediates the association between the number of remaining teeth and functional decline in older Japanese adults. Introduction: Tooth loss has been associated with reduced protein intake and fun...
06
DOI 10.1111/ger.70125
Open DOI
Trends in Denture Insurance Claims and Their Association With Socioeconomic Indicators and Population Aging in Japan
Objectives: To describe nationwide temporal trends in insurance‐covered denture claims in Japan and examine their associations with prefectural socioeconomic indicators and population aging using the National Database of Health Insurance...
07
DOI 10.1111/ger.70126
Open DOI
Strawberry Gingivitis as a Diagnostic Clue to Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis in an Older Woman: A Case Report
Background: Strawberry gingivitis is a characteristic but under‐recognised oral manifestation of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), with potential for long‐term sensory damage often overlooked. Case Presentation: A 60‐year‐old woman...
08
DOI 10.1111/ger.70124
Open DOI
Stimulating Conversation: A Case Report of Extensive Dental Erosions With Medical Use of Amphetamine Salts
Introduction: Oral health outcomes have not been described in geriatric patients prescribed amphetamines. Case Presentation: A 71‐year‐old male presented with a chief complaint of disintegrating teeth in the setting of daily prescribed a...
09
10
DOI 10.1111/ger.70123
Open DOI
Towards Integrated Oral Healthcare in Long‐Term Care: Mapping Responsibilities, Coordination, and Organisational Support
Objective: (i) to map responsibilities in the provision of oral healthcare for older adults in long‐term care settings (LTCs), (ii) to examine how coordination processes are described, (iii) to analyse how these responsibilities and coor...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Also issued online.
Published <2004-> on behalf of the Gerodontology Association