Journal Publications 2026

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS YEAR 2026

Q1

Nuramirah Azizan, Anis Rageh Al-Maleki, Mohd Salleh Rofiee, Alexandria Sonia Karajacob, Mun Fai Loke, Joanne Pei En Goh, Thomas George Kallarakkal, Wan Himratul Aznita Wan Harun, Vaithilingam Rathna Devi, Lay Kek Teh, Mohd Zaki Salleh, Sun Tee Tay
Metabolomic profiling reveals alterations in Candida pathophysiology and host interactions during primary oral candidiasis and following antifungal treatment.
Sci Rep. 2026 Jan 9;16(1):1089.

Karina Natalie Kuntjoro, Yuniarti Soeroso, Fatimah Maria Tadjoedin, Nik Madihah Nik Azis, Nadhia Anindhita Harsas
The Role of Insulin-like Growth Factor 2 (IGF-2) in Periodontal Regeneration: A Systematic Review.
Medicina (Kaunas). 2026 Jan 5;62(1):114.

Albert Koay Quan Hong, Neo Joe, Helmi Mohd Hadi Pritam, Khairil Aznan Mohamed Khan, Rama Krsna Rajandram, Murshida Marizan Nor
Geometric Morphometric Analysis of Hard and Soft Tissue in Class III Malocclusion Before and Near-End Orthodontic Treatment.
J Clin Med. 2026 Jan 13;15(2):639.

Bing-Huan Chuah, Jia-Xian Law, Xin-Fang Leong, Kok-Lun Pang, Yan-Rou Farm, Masfueh Razali, Sook-Luan Ng
Safety Assessment of Extracellular Vesicle-Based Therapy in Regenerative Dentistry.
Int J Mol Sci. 2026 Jan 13;27(2):798.

Xin Guan, Yew Hin Beh, In Meei Tew
Two- and three-dimensional accuracy of tooth reduction depths in guided versus conventional veneer preparation: An in vitro study
Applied Sciences. 2026; 16(3):1488.

Nida Amalia, Tew In Meei, Debby Saputera, Haslina Rani, Shahida Mohd-Said
Assessment of oral health-related quality of life between resin-bonded and conventional fixed partial dentures
BMC Oral Health. 2026 Jan 23;26(1):333.

Adrian Ujin Yap, Wei Yang Wong, Wai Kin Yuen, Huann Lan Tan, Wan Nur Nafisah Wan Yahya, Rifqah Nordin
Temporomandibular disorder pain and somatic symptoms in migraine patients: Idioms of psychological distress and impact on quality of life
J Oral Rehabil. 2026 Mar;53(3):714-727.

Nur Atmaliya Luchman, Rohaya Megat Abdul Wahab, Shahrul Hisham Zainal Ariffin, Farinawati Yazid, Nurrul Shaqinah Nasruddin and Seng Fong Lau
Dental pulp stem cells and hydroxyapatite: A promising combination for maxillary bone regeneration
BMC Oral Health. 2026 Feb 12;26(1):498.

Jonathan Jun Xian Yuen, Yew Hin Beh, Zhi Kuan Saw, Hock Siang Chua
Clinical outcomes of nonmetallic customized post-and-core systems: A systematic review
J Endod. 2026 Apr;52(4):525-537.

NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery, COVIDSurg Collaborative, Nazimi Abd Jabar, Roszalina Ramli, Syed Nabil, Mae Lyn Bastion, Farrah-Hani Imran, I Chik, Norshamsiah Md Din, Ainal Adlin Naffi, Mohd Hairul Nizam Harun
30-day postoperative mortality and the effects of hospital preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic: a pooled analysis of prospective international cohort studies.
Lancet Reg Health Eur. 2026 Jan 29;62:101566

Xin-Fang Leong
Pterostilbene in cardiovascular diseases: From molecular mechanisms to therapeutic potential
Biomedicines. 2026 Apr 9;14(4):858.

Ken Wong Siong Hou, Gan Chun Hong, Mohd Johar Jaafar, Roszalina Ramli
Translation, validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale Version 3.0 (POSAS 3.0) into Malay language for injury-related scar
Int Wound J. 2026 Apr;23(4):e70917.

Nuramirah Azizan, Anis Rageh Al-Maleki, Alexandria Sonia Karajacob, Mun Fai Loke, Joanne Pei En Goh, Thomas George Kallarakkal, Gwo Fuang Ho, Hui Min Khor, Hang Cheng Ong, Sun Tee Tay
Oral microbiome profiling of primary oral candidiasis during infection and post-antifungal therapy
Clin Oral Investig. 2026 Apr 17;30(5):179.

Matheel AL-Rawas, Omar Abdul Jabbar Abdul Qader, Galvin Sim Siang Lin, Yew Hin Beh, Muhammad Annurdin Sabarudin, Yee Ang, Jun Fay Low, Johari Yap Abdullah, Tahir Yusuf Noorani
Human versus artificial intelligence: investigating ability of young academics from research and non-research institutions to identify ChatGPT-generated dental research abstracts
Sci Rep. 2026 Mar 5;16(1):12287.

Afsary Jahan Khan, Iffat Rahman, Hasina Akhtar Beg, Shahinur Akter, Rashida Haque, Dil Tahmina Monsur, Haslina Rani, Tuti Ningseh Mohd Dom.
Association of periodontitis and tooth loss with cognitive decline in the older adults - a systematic review
BMC Oral Health 26, 811 (2026).

Q2

Kok Hou Yit, Mazlina Mohd Said, Zaleha Shafiei, Teck Yew Low, Zamirah Zainal-Abidin
Targeted isolation of phenolic compounds from Halia Bentong (Zingiber officinale Roscoe var. Bentong) and their antibacterial activities against Porphyromonas gingivalis.
South African Journal of Botany 191 (2026) 422–435

Al Imran Shahrul, Asma Ashari, Ratnah Thevi Subramanam
Visual self-assessment of dental appearance: A comparison of mirror types and digital reflection via smartphone front facing camera
PLoS One. 2026 Mar 20;21(3):e0345596.

Nurul Asyikin Yahya, A'lia N. Muhammad, Nur Atikah Hashim, Mohammed Thoriq Abdul Razab
Smoking-induced changes in saliva composition and tongue coating
PeerJ 14:e21228

Updated  12 June 2026