Impact Factor
3.00
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.74
465 total citations
h5-index
21
h5 depth signal
Cited share
62.5%
177 of 283
Total citations
465
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.68
External metric anchor
Self-citation
9.0%
42 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Brazil
313
United States
231
India
169
United Kingdom
44
Japan
38
Citing Fields of Research
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
872
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
160
Oncology
80
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
70
Patient Care
62
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
3,438
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
283
177 cited publications
Last 12 months
162
18.0 publications/month
Open access share
31.5%
51 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Brazil
313 citing publications
Leading citing field
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
872 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
30 September 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1,Jan.-Feb. 1981-
v1n1,Jan.-Feb. 1981-
v1n1,Jan.-Feb. 1981-1994
1995-1999
v1n1,Jan.-Feb. 1981-v19n5,Sept.-Oct. 1999
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American Association of Hospital Dentists
Contributor
Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped
Contributor
American Society for Geriatric Dentistry
Contributor
American Dental Association
Broad Categories
Dentistry
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
MeSH Descriptors
Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities.
Dental Service, Hospital
Geriatric Dentistry
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1111/scd.70260
Open DOI
Association Between Family Caregiver Oral Care Practices and Oral Health Status in Rehabilitation Ward Patients With Dysphagia
Objectives: To examine the relationship between family caregiver oral care practices and oral health status among inpatients with dysphagia who require assistance with daily oral hygiene in a rehabilitation ward. Methods: Twenty‐five pat...
02
DOI 10.1111/scd.70270
Open DOI
Professional Brushing Following Shortened Outreach Periodontal Therapy in Nursing Home Residents: A Prospective Extension Study With Historical Comparisons
Aims: To substantiate the effectiveness of shortened outreach periodontal therapy in nursing home residents with periodontitis, we evaluated additional professional brushing every two weeks in a prospective extension study using historic...
03
DOI 10.1111/scd.70267
Open DOI
Oral Clues to Undiagnosed Congenital Hemophilia: A Systematic Review of Case Reports
Objective: To analyze the oral symptoms documented in case reports that led to the identification of undiagnosed hemophilia. Methods: An electronic database search was carried out using MEDLINE (via PubMed), Scopus, CINAHL, ProQuest and ...
04
DOI 10.1111/scd.70269
Open DOI
Dental Management of a Child With Mitochondrial DNA Deletion Syndrome (Kearns‐Sayre Syndrome): A Case Report
Background: Kearns‐Sayre syndrome (KSS) is a rare mitochondrial DNA deletion disorder characterized by progressive external ophthalmoplegia, pigmentary retinopathy, and cardiac conduction abnormalities. Dental management may be complicat...
05
DOI 10.1111/scd.70266
Open DOI
Oral Health, Hygiene, and Nutrition in Individuals with Disabilities: Comparing Institutional and Family Living Environments
Aims: Individuals with disabilities (IwD) often face challenges affecting oral and nutritional health, potentially influenced by their living environment. This study aimed to assess the relationships between oral health, hygiene, and nut...
06
DOI 10.1111/scd.70256
Open DOI
Minimally Invasive Caries Arrest and Oral Rehabilitation for a Patient With Severe Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
Aims: To describe the stepwise, atraumatic dental management of a pediatric patient with severe recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), emphasizing conservative caries arrest, the challenges of restorative care within a severe...
07
DOI 10.1111/scd.70263
Open DOI
Cephalometric Assessment in Nonsyndromic Microtia Patients: Cross‐Sectional Study with Comparison Group
Aims: To assess and compare the cephalometric characteristics of patients with nonsyndromic microtia. Methods and Results: This cross‐sectional comparative study evaluated the cephalometric characteristics of 16 patients with nonsyndromi...
08
DOI 10.1111/scd.70264
Open DOI
Unilateral Hearing Loss and Dental Care: A Questionnaire Survey of Patient Challenges and Provider Responses
Aim: Unilateral hearing loss (UHL) refers to significant hearing impairment in one ear, with normal or near‐normal hearing in the other. Individuals with UHL often have difficulty hearing in noisy environments, such as dental offices. Th...
09
Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of braille booklet, Audio‐Tactile Performance using specialized model and caregiver‐supervised training based oral health education on plaque control, oral hygiene status and oral health knowledge, atti...
10
DOI 10.1111/scd.70261
Open DOI
Management of Refractory Gingival Bleeding During Periodontal Therapy in Vaccine‐Associated Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report
Background: Secondary immune thrombocytopenia (SITP) has been rarely reported following mRNA COVID‐19 vaccination. Oral manifestations such as gingival bleeding remain underrecognized in dental practice. Case presentation: A 58‐year‐old ...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Issues for <July/Aug. 1994-> have the title: Special care in dentistry: SCD.
Title from cover.
Publishers: International Association for Dental Research; and: American Association for Dental Research; on behalf of: Federation of Special Care Organizations in Dentistry, <July/Aug. 1994->
Print issues ceased with v. 34, no. 6 (Dec. 2014).
Also issued online.
Formed by the union of: Journal of hospital dental practice; Journal of dentistry for the handicapped; and The Journal of the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry.