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BDJ Open is an open access, international, peer-reviewed dentistry journal publishing primary research and reviews from all oral health and dental disciplines across the globe.

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Evaluation of postoperative pain after endodontic treatment in molars with and without foraminal enlargement: a prospective randomized clinical trial

Fabiana Menezes Galdino de Aragão
Carlos Eduardo da Silveira Bueno
Alexandre Sigrist De Martin
ArticleOpen Access19 Mar 2026
Assessment of the dentine microhardness following the application of different intracanal medicaments. An in-vitro study

Sara Gamal Elgamal
Kareem Hamdy Ahmed Aly
Nadia Saeed Hosny
ArticleOpen Access17 Mar 2026
Oxidative balance score and periodontitis: nonlinear dose-response in NHANES 2009–2014

Chong Gao
Miaoran Wang
Liqin Mei
ArticleOpen Access13 Mar 2026
Effect of 980 nm diode laser irradiation in comparison with conventional irrigation on smear layer removal from radicular dentin—an in vitro experimental study

Syeda Abeerah Tanveer
Robia Ghafoor
Adil Omerson
ArticleOpen Access02 Mar 2026

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NEW Genetics in Oral Health Collection

This new Genetics Collection in BDJ Open welcomes high-quality research applying genetics to oral and craniofacial biology, health and disease. Open to submissions until 27 November 2026!

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Celebrating 10 years of BDJ Open

Take a look at the BDJ Open Big Impact Collection! Celebrating a decade of impactful, international dental research, this Collection brings together the very best of the journal: a selection of the most accessed, cited, and shared articles published since 2015.
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The association between systemic immune-inflammation index and periodontitis in adults with and without hyperlipidemia: a population-based study

Ying Xie
Shuangying Zhou
ArticleOpen Access01 Apr 2026
Exploring the shared genetic architecture between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease

Ting Jin
Jinfeng Lin
Haisheng Lin
ArticleOpen Access31 Mar 2026
A tool to measure the influence of social media on health behaviors: an exploratory study

Chloé Rethaber
Clément Mathieu
Damien Offner
ArticleOpen Access27 Mar 2026
In vitro study on the neutralization potential of particulate hydroxyapatite in erosive acids

Pascal Fandrich
Felix Justus Stammler
Thomas Hellweg
ArticleOpen Access25 Mar 2026
Evaluation of postoperative pain after endodontic treatment in molars with and without foraminal enlargement: a prospective randomized clinical trial

Fabiana Menezes Galdino de Aragão
Carlos Eduardo da Silveira Bueno
Alexandre Sigrist De Martin
ArticleOpen Access19 Mar 2026
Assessment of the dentine microhardness following the application of different intracanal medicaments. An in-vitro study

Sara Gamal Elgamal
Kareem Hamdy Ahmed Aly
Nadia Saeed Hosny
ArticleOpen Access17 Mar 2026
Dental students’ perception of objective structured clinical examination (OSCE): a cross-sectional study

Nissaf Daouahi
Sarra Nasri
Jilani Saafi
ArticleOpen Access17 Mar 2026
Oxidative balance score and periodontitis: nonlinear dose-response in NHANES 2009–2014

Chong Gao
Miaoran Wang
Liqin Mei
ArticleOpen Access13 Mar 2026
Effect of 980 nm diode laser irradiation in comparison with conventional irrigation on smear layer removal from radicular dentin—an in vitro experimental study

Syeda Abeerah Tanveer
Robia Ghafoor
Adil Omerson
ArticleOpen Access02 Mar 2026

What is it like to practice and train as dental professionals across the globe? This collection of articles reflects their day-to-day experiences; from patient interaction to specific education and training issues, whether in the UK or worldwide.

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Welcome to BDJ Open

Featured

Evaluation of postoperative pain after endodontic treatment in molars with and without foraminal enlargement: a prospective randomized clinical trial

Assessment of the dentine microhardness following the application of different intracanal medicaments. An in-vitro study

Oxidative balance score and periodontitis: nonlinear dose-response in NHANES 2009–2014

Effect of 980 nm diode laser irradiation in comparison with conventional irrigation on smear layer removal from radicular dentin—an in vitro experimental study

Announcements

NEW Genetics in Oral Health Collection

Celebrating 10 years of BDJ Open

Open access funding

Browse articles

The association between systemic immune-inflammation index and periodontitis in adults with and without hyperlipidemia: a population-based study

Exploring the shared genetic architecture between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease

A tool to measure the influence of social media on health behaviors: an exploratory study

In vitro study on the neutralization potential of particulate hydroxyapatite in erosive acids

Evaluation of postoperative pain after endodontic treatment in molars with and without foraminal enlargement: a prospective randomized clinical trial

Assessment of the dentine microhardness following the application of different intracanal medicaments. An in-vitro study

Dental students’ perception of objective structured clinical examination (OSCE): a cross-sectional study

Oxidative balance score and periodontitis: nonlinear dose-response in NHANES 2009–2014

Effect of 980 nm diode laser irradiation in comparison with conventional irrigation on smear layer removal from radicular dentin—an in vitro experimental study

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Private Associate Dentist – 3 Days, Established List, Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire

* BOUTIQUE DENTAL PRACTICE - PART TIME ASSOCIATE DENTIST - ESTABLISHED BOOK-FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY*

Specialist Paedodontist

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Fifteen-year recall period on zirconia-based single crowns and fixed dental prostheses. A prospective observational study

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