Impact Factor
3.00
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.62
357 total citations
h5-index
23
h5 depth signal
Cited share
63.6%
143 of 225
Total citations
357
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.21
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.1%
4 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
87
Netherlands
84
Brazil
76
South Korea
59
Sweden
51
Citing Fields of Research
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
793
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
52
Patient Care
35
Legionella Infection
24
Education & Pedagogy
21
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,648
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
225
143 cited publications
Last 12 months
169
14.1 publications/month
Open access share
46.2%
78 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
87 citing publications
Leading citing field
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
793 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
17 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, Feb. 2003-
v1n1, Feb. 2003-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
International Federation of Dental Hygienists
Broad Categories
Dentistry
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
MeSH Descriptors
Dental Hygienists
Oral Health
Oral Hygiene
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1111/idh.70180
Open DOI
Effectiveness of Real‐Time Volatile Sulphur Compounds Biofeedback as a Motivational Tool in Non‐Surgical Periodontal Therapy: A Quasi‐Experimental Parallel‐Group Trial
Background: To determine the superior efficacy of real‐time volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs) biofeedback via the Oral Chroma as a motivational tool over conventional oral hygiene instruction (OHI) for improving oral hygiene behaviours a...
02
DOI 10.1111/idh.70181
Open DOI
Oral Health Care Interventions by Functional Status Among Older Adults in a Nursing Home and Day Care Centre: A Pilot Study
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of professional oral health care programmes tailored to functional status, which was classified by activities of daily living scores among older adults in a nursing home...
03
DOI 10.1111/idh.70179
Open DOI
Confidence and Current Practices of Oral Health Practitioners in New Zealand Who Care for Patients With Dental Implants—A Cross‐Sectional Study
Introduction: Dental plaque biofilm is a common instigator of peri‐implant disease, but this may be managed with proper patient education and oral hygiene instruction. Oral health professionals should be practising evidence‐based dentist...
04
DOI 10.1111/idh.70178
Open DOI
Surface‐Specific and Time‐Dependent Stain Removal Around Orthodontic Brackets: An In Vitro Comparison of Manual Toothbrush Designs
Objective: This study evaluated the efficacy of different manual toothbrush designs in removing extrinsic stains around orthodontic brackets using surface‐specific and time‐dependent assessments. Methods: Fifty extracted premolars bonded...
05
DOI 10.1111/idh.70177
Open DOI
Dentists' and Dental Assistants' Perceptions of the New Profession of Dental Hygienist in France
Introduction: The profession of dental hygienists was created in 1913. However, it does not exist yet in France. Currently, an initiative has begun with creating a high‐level professional upgrading of dental assistants into Oral Prophyla...
06
DOI 10.1111/idh.70175
Open DOI
Air‐Flowing and Plaque Disclosing for Professional Biofilm Removal in Paediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Four Techniques
Introduction: Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal (PMPR) in paediatric patients can be challenging due to limited cooperation and access. The use of plaque disclosing agents (PD) in combination with air‐flowing devices employing low‐a...
07
DOI 10.1111/idh.70176
Open DOI
Evaluation of a Novel Suction‐Retraction Device During Ultrasonic Scaling: A Pilot Study of Patient and Clinician‐Reported Outcomes
Objectives: This pilot study aimed to evaluate the clinical usability and user acceptance of a novel suction‐retraction device (SRD) compared with a conventional saliva ejector (CSE) during ultrasonic scaling. Materials and Methods: A to...
08
DOI 10.1111/idh.70174
Open DOI
Effectiveness of Oral Health Programme for Teachers: A Systematic Review
Introduction: Many studies investigated the effectiveness of oral health programmes for teachers in terms of the impact of oral health knowledge, practices, perceptions and attitudes. Objective: To review the effectiveness of oral health...
09
DOI 10.1111/idh.70165
Open DOI
Dental Flossing and Oral Health Outcomes in Adults Over A 10‐Year Period: A Cohort Study
Objective: To analyse the effect of flossing on dental caries and periodontal conditions in adults from Sobral, Ceará, Brazil over 10 years. Methods: This was a prospective cohort. The sample was 260 adults (aged 27–31) who participated ...
10
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Official journal of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists.
Title from cover.
Latest issue consulted: Vol. 1, issue 2 (May 2003).
Also issued online.