Impact Factor
2.30
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.16
86 total citations
h5-index
11
h5 depth signal
Cited share
39.0%
30 of 77
Total citations
86
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.09
External metric anchor
Self-citation
3.5%
3 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Switzerland
307
Germany
36
United Kingdom
14
France
13
Austria
10
Citing Fields of Research
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
197
Cosmetic Surgery
16
Musculoskeletal & Nerve Cancer
11
Oncology
8
Dermatology
8
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
542
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
77
30 cited publications
Last 12 months
26
5.2 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
26 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Switzerland
307 citing publications
Leading citing field
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
197 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
29 September 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v124n1, 2014-
v124n1, 2014-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
publisher
SSO (Society)
Broad Categories
Dentistry
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
MeSH Descriptors
Dentistry
Mouth Diseases
Oral Surgical Procedures
Tooth Diseases
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.61872/sdj-2026-03-04
Open DOI
A Rare Case of Nodular Fasciitis of the Hard Palate with Complete Clinical Resolution
Nodular fasciitis is a rare, benign, and self-limiting proliferation of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts. It is occasionally encountered in the head and neck region, but only a few cases were reported in the palate (1–3). Case: We report t...
02
DOI 10.61872/sdj-2026-03-03
Open DOI
Comparative efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for temporomandibular disorders
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are among the most common causes of chronic orofacial pain. Although photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), traditionally referred to as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and transcutaneous electrical nerve s...
03
DOI 10.61872/sdj-2026-03-02
Open DOI
Postoperative swelling and pain following impacted mandibular third molar surgery
Background: Surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars is frequently associated with postoperative morbidity, particularly facial swelling and pain. The extent to which surgical difficulty and operative time influence these out...
04
DOI 10.61872/sdj-2026-03-01
Open DOI
The PIANO-technique
Pathologic tooth migration (PTM), tooth flaring, and severe mobility are frequent clinical problems in stage IV periodontitis and can cause major aesthetic and functional impairment. Conventional correction often requires prolonged inter...
05
DOI 10.61872/sdj-2026-02-04
Open DOI
Mandibular idiopathic osteosclerosis mimicking inferior alveolar nerve conflict.
A 28-year-old patient was referred to the Oral Surgery and Implantology Unit at Geneva University Hospitals for extraction of the mandibular third molars following multiple episodes of pericoronitis. A two-dimensional panoramic radiograp...
06
DOI 10.61872/sdj-2026-02-05
Open DOI
Chlorhexidine reduces the incidence of alveolar osteitis in the absence of systemic antibiotics.
The threat of antibiotic resistance has been a global public health issue. This problem is often aggravated by inappropriate antibiotic administration, including those after the third molar surgery. Thus, systemic antibiotic use in third...
07
DOI 10.61872/sdj-2026-02-08
Open DOI
Zwischen bedarfs- und bedürfnisorientierter Behandlungsplanung: Wo liegen die Grenzen?
Klinische Beurteilung und Entscheidungsfindung in der Zahnmedizin sind variabel und von Unsicherheiten geprägt. Unterschiedliche diagnostische Gewichtungen, therapeutische Konzepte und patientenbezogene Präferenzen können selbst bei verg...
08
DOI 10.61872/sdj-2026-02-06
Open DOI
SSP-Positionspapier: Einfluss der Ernährung auf die aktive und unterstützende Parodontaltherapie
Periodontitis is currently understood as a multifactorial, biofilm-associated, and immunoinflammatory disease. Modern dietary patterns, often characterized by a high intake of free sugars and ultra-processed foods, deviate from evolution...
09
DOI 10.61872/sdj-2026-02-07
Open DOI
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive heterotopic ossification, which may lead to severe functional impairment. Orofacial involvement can result in marked restriction of jaw movemen...
10
DOI 10.61872/sdj-2026-02-02
Open DOI
Association of periodontitis severity and tooth loss with gastric cancer
This comparative cross-sectional study aimed to determine the association between periodontitis severity and tooth loss (TL) with gastric cancer (GC) in adult patients. It was conducted between February and April 2025 at the "Virgen de l...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Also issued online.
Articles chiefly in German and French; summaries in English, German and French.