Call for papers - Patient maintenance and management following periodontal treatment

Guest Editor

Jagjit Singh Dhaliwal, MDS, MPhil, PhD, FDS RCPS (Glasg), Griffith University, Australia
Prabhu Manickam Natarajan, BDS, MDS, PhD (Periodontia), Ajman University, UAE

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 9 September 2025

BMC Oral Health invites researchers to contribute to our new Collection, Patient maintenance and management following periodontal treatment. We welcome studies that explore treatment outcomes, patient engagement, and innovative strategies for enhancing adherence to maintenance protocols. By focusing on these critical aspects, we aim to improve the quality of care and the long-term success of periodontal treatments.

New Content Item This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

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Meet the Guest Editors

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Jagjit Singh Dhaliwal, MDS, MPhil, PhD, FDS RCPS (Glasg), Griffith University, Australia

Jagjit S. Dhaliwal is a clinician-scientist and currently works at Griffith University in Australia. Dr Dhaliwal received his dental degree in 1994 and his specialty training in periodontology in 1998 from Karnatak University. In 2002, he received the Commonwealth Scholarship from the United Kingdom which lead to his MPhil from Newcastle University in 2004. He completed his PhD in Craniofacial Health Sciences from McGill University in Canada in 2017. Dr Dhaliwal was awarded a six-month international fellowship by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for biomedical scientists in the year 2011-2012. Previously, he was the program leader of Dentistry at PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. He is well-published and has been a guest speaker at national and international conferences. He has been involved with the Indian Society of Periodontology, the Indian Dental Association, and the International Association for Dental Research. His research areas include decontamination of biofilm, oral palliative care, periodontology, and oral implantology.

Prabhu Manickam Natarajan, BDS, MDS, PhD (Periodontia), Ajman University, UAE

Dr Prabhu Natarajan completed his BDS in India, continued to earn his MDS in Periodontics in 2003, and his Doctorate in Periodontics from Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER) in 2011. He received a Fellowship in Dental Surgery from The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK in 2019. He is the first Indian researcher to receive a Fellowship from the Faculty of Dental Trainers from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in January 2020. He was also awarded the Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy in 2023 (Advance HE). He started his teaching career as a Lecturer in Periodontics in 2004 and is currently working at Ajman University as an Assistant Professor in Periodontics. He has been awarded four research grants from the UAE and is also a PhD guide and examiner for PhD, master’s, and undergraduate exams.

About the Collection

BMC Oral Health is pleased to announce our upcoming Collection on Patient maintenance and management following periodontal treatment. Following periodontal treatment, patient maintenance and management are crucial for ensuring long-term treatment success and preventing disease recurrence. This Collection aims to explore various aspects of patient care, including the effectiveness of different maintenance strategies, the role of patient education, and the importance of regular follow-up appointments. By focusing on these elements, we aim to enhance our understanding of how to optimize treatment outcomes and improve overall patient quality of life.

Advancing our collective understanding of patient maintenance and management following periodontal treatment is essential for several reasons. First, it allows for the identification of best practices that can lead to improved treatment outcomes and reduced rates of disease recurrence. Recent advances in this field have highlighted the importance of shared decision-making between clinicians and patients, as well as the integration of technology in monitoring patient progress. Furthermore, research has shown that personalized maintenance plans tailored to individual patient needs can significantly enhance adherence and satisfaction, ultimately leading to better oral health outcomes.

We invite submissions on a range of topics that include but are not limited to:

Effectiveness of maintenance strategies
Role of shared decision-making in treatment
Patient education and engagement
Factors influencing treatment success and failure
Exploring the use of digital health tools

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

There are currently no articles in this collection.

Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Patient maintenance and management following periodontal treatment" from the dropdown menu.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.