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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Yashodhan M. Bichu
University of British Columbia
2
Se Yeon Lee
Yonsei University
3
Yuxun Cheng
Tang Du Hospital
4
Bochun Mao
National Clinical Research
5
Esad Can
University of Zurich
6
C. Van den Borre
Ziekenhuisnetwerk Antwerpen Stuivenberg
7
Caroline S. Lai
University of Bern
8
Luka Šimunović
University of Zagreb
9
Linghuan Ren
Sichuan University
10
Theresa Karras
Marquette University

Rising Stars Papers

1
Orthodontic retention procedures in Switzerland
SWISS DENTAL JOURNAL SSO – Science and Clinical Topics|2024
95 cit.
2
Color and Chemical Stability of 3D-Printed and Thermoformed Polyurethane-Based Aligners
Polymers|2024
42 cit.
3
Clear Aligner Therapy Concerns: Addressing Discrepancies Between Digitally Anticipated Outcomes and Clinical Ground Realities
Turkish Journal of Orthodontics|2024
17 cit.
4
The Role of Malocclusion and Oral Parafunctions in Predicting Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders—A Cross-Sectional Study
Dentistry Journal|2024
13 cit.
5
Impact of various cleaning protocols on the physical and aesthetic properties of 3D-printed orthodontic aligners
Scientific Reports|2025
12 cit.
6
Biomechanical effects of clear aligner with different shape design at extraction space area during anterior teeth retraction
Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research|2024
11 cit.
7
The effect of maxillary premolar distalization with different designed clear aligners: a 4D finite element study with staging simulation
Progress in Orthodontics|2024
9 cit.
8
Impact of UV Light Exposure During Printing on Thermomechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Polyurethane-Based Orthodontic Aligners
Applied Sciences|2024
7 cit.
9
Retrospective analyses of additively manufactured subperiosteal jaw implants in the mandible
Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery|2025
7 cit.
10
Absorption and desorption dynamics of thermoformed and 3-dimensional-printed orthodontic aligners
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics|2025
7 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Hu Long
Sichuan University
2
Zhan Liu
Yibin University
3
Tony Weir
The University of Adelaide
4
Yanning Ma
Shanxi Medical University
5
Yanfei Zhu
Sun Yat-sen University
6
Marta Revilla‐León
University of Washington
7
Ismaeel Hansa
AIDS Foundation of South Africa
8
Vincenzo Quinzi
Link Campus University
9
Alessandro Nota
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
10
Álvaro Zubizarreta‐Macho
Universidad de Salamanca

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Influence of ambient temperature changes on intraoral scanning accuracy
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry|2022
153 cit.
2
A survey of orthodontic clear aligner practices among orthodontists
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics|2022
104 cit.
3
Clinical evaluation of the effects of cutting off, overlapping, and rescanning procedures on intraoral scanning accuracy
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry|2022
92 cit.
4
Scanning accuracy and scanning area discrepancies of intraoral digital scans acquired at varying scanning distances and angulations among 4 different intraoral scanners
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry|2023
74 cit.
5
Best‐Fit Algorithm Influences on Virtual Casts’ Alignment Discrepancies
Journal of Prosthodontics|2022
72 cit.
6
A spectroscopic study on orthodontic aligners: First evidence of secondary microplastic detachment after seven days of artificial saliva exposure
The Science of The Total Environment|2023
68 cit.
7
Influence of definitive and interim restorative materials and surface finishing on the scanning accuracy of an intraoral scanner
Journal of Dentistry|2022
59 cit.
8
Influence of the Number of Teeth and Location of the Virtual Occlusal Record on the Accuracy of the Maxillo‐Mandibular Relationship Obtained by Using An Intraoral Scanner
Journal of Prosthodontics|2022
59 cit.
9
Influence of implant angulation and clinical implant scan body height on the accuracy of complete arch intraoral digital scans
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry|2022
56 cit.
10
Influence of the implant scan body bevel location, implant angulation and position on intraoral scanning accuracy: An in vitro study
Journal of Dentistry|2022
55 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
Teruko Takano‐Yamamoto
Tohoku University
2
Peter H. Buschang
American Association of Orthodontists
3
Linda LeResche
University of Washington
4
Paul W. Major
University of Alberta
5
Ravindra Nanda
University of Connecticut
6
Anne Marie Kuijpers‐Jagtman
University of Bern
7
Birte Melsen
Aarhus University
8
Ceib Phillips
International Craniofacial Institute
9
Lorenzo Franchi
Eye Center
10
Dieter Drescher
Düsseldorf University Hospital

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
Research diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders: review, criteria, examinations and specifications, critique.
PubMed|1992
3.8k cit.
2
Factors associated with the stability of titanium screws placed in the posterior region for orthodontic anchorage
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics|2003
887 cit.
3
Miniscrews as orthodontic anchorage: a preliminary report.
PubMed|1998
635 cit.
4
The hierarchy of stability and predictability in orthognathic surgery with rigid fixation: an update and extension
Head & Face Medicine|2007
504 cit.
5
Clinical use of miniscrew implants as orthodontic anchorage: Success rates and postoperative discomfort
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics|2007
502 cit.
6
Palatal growth studied on human autopsy material
American Journal of Orthodontics|1975
479 cit.
7
Orthognathic surgery: A hierarchy of stability
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics|1997
442 cit.
8
Mandibular growth as related to cervical vertebral maturation and body height
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics|2000
420 cit.
9
Changes in temporomandibular pain and other symptoms across the menstrual cycle
Pain|2003
413 cit.
10
The Finite Element Method: a Tool to Study Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Journal of Dental Research|2005
399 cit.

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