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Oral Template

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About the Oral format

Oral is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Oral microbiology and periodontitis research, Dental Health and Care Utilization, Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes. Over its lifetime it has published 353 papers, which have received 1,030 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Oral 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inOral microbiology and periodontitis research Dental Health and Care Utilization Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes Dental materials and restorations Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
ISSN2673-6373
Citation impact (2-yr)1.77
h-index14
i10-index26
Article processing charge$1,082
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Palermo
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Oral per year

2
2020
33
2021
31
2022
47
2023
46
2024
106
2025

Citation impact of Oral by publication year

14
2020
181
2021
146
2022
253
2023
154
2024
232
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Oral

Salivary Biomarkers Identification: Advances in Standard and Emerging Technologies

Vlad Denis Constantin, Ionuț Luchian, Ancuța Goriuc et al. · 9 Apr 2025

Introduction: Salivary biomarkers have been extensively studied in relation to oral disease, such as periodontal disease, oral cancer, and dental caries, as well as systemic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders. Literature Review: A systematic literature review was conducted, analyzing recent advancements in salivary biomarker research. Databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web…

One-Stage Methods of Computer Vision Object Detection to Classify Carious Lesions from Smartphone Imaging

S. M. Siamus Salahin, M. D. Shefat Ullaa, Saif Ahmed et al. · 4 Apr 2023

The current study aimed to implement and validate an automation system to detect carious lesions from smartphone images using different one-stage deep learning techniques. 233 images of carious lesions were captured using a smartphone camera system at 1432 × 1375 pixels, then classified and screened according to a visual caries classification index. Following data augmentation,…

Influence of Implant-Abutment Contact Surfaces and Prosthetic Screw Tightening on the Stress Concentration, Fatigue Life and Microgap Formation: A Finite Element Analysis

João Paulo Mendes Tribst, Amanda Maria de Oliveira Dal Piva, Laís Regiane Silva-Concílio et al. · 19 Apr 2021

The purpose of this in silico study was to investigate the effect of abutment screw torque and implant-abutment contact surfaces on the stress generation, microgap formation and simulated fatigue life of an external hexagon connection under oblique loading. Three-dimensional numerical models of the external hexagon implant were modeled containing two different implant-abutment contact surfaces (with…

Protection of Patient Data in Digital Oral and General Health Care: A Scoping Review with Respect to the Current Regulations

Olga Di Fede, Gaetano La Mantia, Mario G. C. A. Cimino et al. · 3 Apr 2023

The use of digital health technologies, including telemedicine and teledentistry, has become a necessity in healthcare due to the SARS-CoV-19 pandemic. These technologies allow for the reduction of the workload of healthcare providers and the improvement of patient outcomes in cases of remote monitoring, diagnosis, and communication. While there are no doubtful benefits, there are…

Three-Dimensional Printing in Dentistry: A Scoping Review of Clinical Applications, Advantages, and Current Limitations

Mi-Kyoung Jun, Jongwoo Kim, Hye-Min Ku · 2 Apr 2025

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is transforming dentistry by enabling precise and personalized treatments in prosthodontics, orthodontics, and endodontics. However, challenges such as high costs, material limitations, and post-processing requirements hinder its broader adoption. This scoping review aims to explore and map the breadth of evidence regarding the clinical applications, benefits, and limitations of 3D printing in…

Oral template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Oral format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Oral template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Oral use?
Oral uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Oral 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Oral?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Oral document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Oral template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Oral format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Oral?
Oral - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Oral PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Oral template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Oral template cost?
You can start writing in the Oral template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Oral PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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