Academic Journal
Q1Caries Research
About Caries Research
About Caries Research
Caries Research is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 236 (Switzerland). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1967-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 0008-6568, 1421-976X; H-index 119.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (119): Exceptionally high — 119 articles have each been cited at least 119 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Caries Research
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Caries Research?
0008-6568, 1421-976X.
Who publishes Caries Research?
236.
What are Caries Research's metrics?
H-index 119.
Where do I submit to Caries Research?
Via the official website.
Is Caries Research peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Dental Health and Care Utilization; Oral microbiology and periodontitis research; Dental Erosion and Treatment; Dental materials and restorations; Fluoride Effects and Removal; Bone and Dental Protein Studies.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
Latest publications matched automatically by ISSN.
AI-Based Clinical Decision Support Systems for Secondary Caries Detection and Staging on Bitewings: A Multi-Algorithm Comparison
Eduardo Trota Chaves, Johannes Teunis Domburg, Vitor Henrique Digmayer Romero, Niels van Nistelrooij et al.
2026-10-09 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag016Diagnostic performance of ICDAS for root caries: comparison with histological reference standards
Margarita Usuga-Vacca, Jaime E. Castellanos, Masatoshi Ando, E. Angeles Martinez-Mier et al.
2026-10-09 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag017Caries Experience in Children and Adolescents with Thalassemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Biswadeep Roychowdhury, Sagar Jalihal, Anil V Ankola, Roopali M Sankeshwari et al.
2026-10-01 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag014Barriers and enablers influencing the implementation of minimally invasive caries management: a systematic review and behavioural analysis
Heather Lundbeck, Waraf Al-Yaseen, Anwen L. Cope, Ivor G. Chestnutt et al.
2026-10-01 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag015Fluoride content and its potential availability in dentifrice tablets available on the Dutch market - a laboratory assessment
Rob A. M. Exterkate, Bastiaan Krom, Catherine M.C. Volgenant
2026-09-29 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag013A critical review of the validity and reliability of caries detection methods for non-cavitated lesions
Saranya Murukutla, Amid Ismail
2026-09-25 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag012Does detection of active initial caries lesions in primary teeth improve clinical outcomes? CARDEC-02 randomized controlled trial of diagnostic-treatment strategies guided by different caries thresholds
Mariana Minatel Braga, Isabela Floriano, Raiza Dias Freitas, Elizabeth Souza Rocha et al.
2026-09-25 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag011The Influence of Parents' Multiple Perceived Beliefs on Dental Service Utilization among Chinese Children
Lujin Zhang, Ruyu Sun, Tingzhong Yang, Ying Ying et al.
2026-09-21 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag007Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy for Caries Detection and Discrimination of Restorative Materials: An In Vitro Diagnostic Accuracy Study
Jindrich Charvát, Aleš Procházka, Lucie Himmlová, Tomáš Kucera et al.
2026-09-10 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag010Human-AI Collaboration in Proximal Early Caries Lesion Detection: Potential Benefits for Novices and Potential Risks for Experts
Ricardo E. Gonzalez-Valenzuela, Quoc T.D. Vu, Pascal Mettes, Bruno G. Loos et al.
2026-09-10 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag009Silver-Modified Atraumatic Restorative Treatment in Geriatric Dentistry: Rationale and Evidence Gaps for Root Caries Management
Soraya León, Cecilia Muñoz-Sandoval, Angela Martínez, Paulo Gallardo et al.
2026-09-08 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag006Artificial Intelligence for Detecting Secondary Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy
Akshat Sachdeva, Yata Prashanth Kumar, Amrita Chawla, Vijay Kumar et al.
2026-09-07 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag008Socioeconomic inequalities in untreated root caries in adults and older adults in two national cross-sectional samples
Luiz Alexandre Chisini, Luana Carla Salvi, Jaqueline Barbieri Machado, Marcus Cristian Muniz Conde et al.
2026-08-27 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag005Adverse Childhood Experiences and Untreated Dental Caries in Adulthood: Exploring Mediation by Educational Level, Depression Symptoms, and Oral Health-Related Behaviors
Letícia R. M. Sartori, Sarah R. Baker, Joseph Murray, Flávio F. Demarco et al.
2026-08-22 · DOI: 10.1159/000552010Evidence-Based Caries Management in Latin American Dental Schools: A COM-B Implementation Science Baseline Study
Stefania Martignon, Angie Sanabria, Viviana Avila, Ninoska Abreu-Placeres et al.
2026-08-22 · DOI: 10.1159/000553589Adverse Childhood Experiences and Oral Health in Adulthood
Laura Ylitervo, Anu-Helmi Halt, Mika Niemelä, Anna Pelkonen et al.
2026-08-19 · DOI: 10.1159/000553332Self-Reported Preferences for Selective Caries Removal: A Survey Study among Swedish Dentists
Elin Campana Wadman, Rashelle Chamoun, Lena Karlsson, Franziska Hetrodt et al.
2026-08-19 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag003How Artificial Intelligence Reshapes Clinical Decision Thresholds in Cariology: A Qualitative Study of Dentists
Nevra Karamüftüoğlu, Şafak Etike, Bilge Ersöz, Cenkhan Bal et al.
2026-08-17 · DOI: 10.1159/000552728Social Intersectional Differences in Pulpal Clinical Consequences of Untreated Dental Caries among Brazilian Adolescents: Analysis of the SB Brasil 2023 Survey
Gabriela Scortegagna de Souza, Maria Laura Braccini Fagundes, Fernando Neves Hugo, Juliana Balbinot Hilgert et al.
2026-08-06 · DOI: 10.1159/000553636Intelligence Quotient in Children with Dental Fluorosis in Rural Areas of Paraíba
Marcos Alexandre Casimiro de Oliveira, Clarissa Lopes Drumond, Alexandre Almeida Júnior, Cláudia Batista Vieira de Lima et al.
2026-08-05 · DOI: 10.1159/cre/abuag002Reviews
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