Impact Factor
2.17
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
0.83
97 total citations
h5-index
12
h5 depth signal
Cited share
34.2%
40 of 117
Total citations
97
Citation footprint
Metric signal
0.57
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.0%
1 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United Kingdom
274
United States
31
Australia
10
Brazil
6
Ireland
4
Citing Fields of Research
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
353
Patient Care
59
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
50
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
20
Medical Ethics
18
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
879
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
117
40 cited publications
Last 12 months
34
17.0 publications/month
Open access share
32.4%
11 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United Kingdom
274 citing publications
Leading citing field
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
353 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
17 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, Oct. 2012-
v1n1, Oct. 2012-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Royal College of Surgeons of England. Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK)
Broad Categories
Dentistry
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
MeSH Descriptors
Dental Care
General Practice, Dental
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1177/20501684261470514
Open DOI
Why We Must Prioritise Periodontal Disease in National Healthcare Policy
Background: Periodontal disease is a prevalent chronic inflammatory condition with consequences that extend beyond oral health. Despite strong evidence linking it to systemic diseases, mental health outcomes, and economic burden, it rema...
02
DOI 10.1177/20501684261465059
Open DOI
From Trainee Dental Nurse to Dental Therapist and Practice Owner: My Journey Through Dentistry
Career pathways within dentistry are increasingly diverse, offering opportunities for progression beyond traditional clinical roles. This opinion piece reflects on the author’s personal journey from joining the profession as a trainee de...
03
DOI 10.1177/20501684261492416e
Open DOI
College Philosophy of Care
04
DOI 10.1177/20501684261492416d
Open DOI
Philosophy of Care
05
DOI 10.1177/20501684261492416c
Open DOI
College History
06
DOI 10.1177/20501684261492416b
Open DOI
Webinars & Events
07
DOI 10.1177/20501684261492416a
Open DOI
Supporting Early Careers
08
DOI 10.1177/20501684261492416
Open DOI
News & Perspectives
09
DOI 10.1177/20501684261493187
Open DOI
President’s Update
10
DOI 10.1177/20501684261492419
Open DOI
The Credentialling Scheme and Register of Certified Dental Practitioners: Recognising Skills Between Generalist and Specialist Practice
Since the General Dental Council ceased registering additional qualifications awarded after December 2007, dentistry in the UK has lacked a formal, national mechanism for recognising practitioners whose capabilities sit between those of ...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Also issued online.
Merger of: Team in practice, and First-hand and: Primary dental care.