Journal of the Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Review Article

May 26, 2026

Developmental Insufficiency of Oral Function in Japan: A Review of Its Background, Diagnostic Framework, and Management System

Sol Song, Migon Park, Hyoseol Lee

J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):139-163.

Oral function is a developmental construct that integrates mastication, swallowing, speech, breathing, and lip closure. Insufficient acquisition of these functions during childhood may adversely affect long-term oral health and craniofacial...

Original Article

May 26, 2026

Awareness and Satisfaction of Korean Dentists Toward the 2024 Revised Relative Value Unit Incentives for Patients with Disabilities

Ji-Su Song, Seong Joon Lee, Ko Eun Lee, et al.

J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):164-177.

The purpose of this study was to assess dentists’ awareness of Korea’s April 2024 expansion of the additional fee based on Relative Value Units (RVU) for disability dental care (coverage...

Original Article

May 26, 2026

Comparison of Bond Strength Between Universal Adhesives and Zirconia Primer on Prefabricated Pediatric Zirconia Crowns: Influence of Functional Monomers and Thermocycling

Hyuna Park, Haeni Kim, Juhyun Lee

J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):178-188.

This study compared the shear bond strength of two universal adhesives (Scotchbond Universal Plus, 3M ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA, and Optibond Universal, Kerr, Orange, CA, USA) with a zirconia...

Original Article

May 26, 2026

Parental Knowledge of Malocclusion and Attitudes Toward Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Survey-Based Study

Deokgi Kim, Hyelim Lee, Jiyoung Ra

J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):189-204.

This study aimed to evaluate parents’ knowledge of malocclusion and their attitudes toward early orthodontic treatment, as well as to identify the factors influencing these perceptions. A cross-sectional study using...

Original Article

May 26, 2026

The Effect of Palatally Impacted Mesiodens on the Inclination of Fully Erupted Maxillary Permanent Central Incisors: A CBCT Study

Dongwoo Kim, Jaesik Lee

J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):205-216.

This study aimed to quantitatively evaluate the association between palatally impacted mesiodens and the inclination of the adjacent maxillary central incisor. A retrospective analysis was performed on 158 pediatric patients...

Original Article

May 26, 2026

Comparison of Mechanical Performance Between Conventional Stainless Steel and 3D-Printed Cobalt–Chromium Band and Loop Space Maintainers

Jina Song, Myeongkwan Jih, Suhyun Park, et al.

J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):217-232.

This study compared the mechanical and bonding properties of conventional stainless steel (SS) band and loop space maintainers with cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) three-dimensional (3D)-printed appliances fabricated using selective laser melting, and...

Case Report

May 26, 2026

Mucosa-associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma of a Labial Minor Salivary Gland in an Immunocompetent Child: A Rare Case Report

Dongwoo Kim, Jaesik Lee

J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):233-242.

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is a low-grade B-cell lymphoma that is exceptionally rare in children, particularly when involving minor salivary glands. A case is presented of a 13-year-old immunocompetent...

Current Issue: Volume 53(2); May 2026

Developmental Insufficiency of Oral Function in Japan: A Review of Its Background, Diagnostic Framework, and Management System Sol Song, Migon Park, Hyoseol Lee J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):139-163. Review Article May 26, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Awareness and Satisfaction of Korean Dentists Toward the 2024 Revised Relative Value Unit Incentives for Patients with Disabilities Ji-Su Song, Seong Joon Lee, Ko Eun Lee, et al. J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):164-177. Original Article May 26, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Comparison of Bond Strength Between Universal Adhesives and Zirconia Primer on Prefabricated Pediatric Zirconia Crowns: Influence of Functional Monomers and Thermocycling Hyuna Park, Haeni Kim, Juhyun Lee J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):178-188. Original Article May 26, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Parental Knowledge of Malocclusion and Attitudes Toward Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Survey-Based Study Deokgi Kim, Hyelim Lee, Jiyoung Ra J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):189-204. Original Article May 26, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
The Effect of Palatally Impacted Mesiodens on the Inclination of Fully Erupted Maxillary Permanent Central Incisors: A CBCT Study Dongwoo Kim, Jaesik Lee J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):205-216. Original Article May 26, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Comparison of Mechanical Performance Between Conventional Stainless Steel and 3D-Printed Cobalt–Chromium Band and Loop Space Maintainers Jina Song, Myeongkwan Jih, Suhyun Park, et al. J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):217-232. Original Article May 26, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Mucosa-associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma of a Labial Minor Salivary Gland in an Immunocompetent Child: A Rare Case Report Dongwoo Kim, Jaesik Lee J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent. 2026;53(2):233-242. Case Report May 26, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF

Journal of the
Korean Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry

Print ISSN: 1226-8496
Online ISSN: 2288-3819

2,378	Management of the Maxillary Labial Frenum
2,139	Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Dentistry
1,269	Analysis and Consideration of Factors for Predicting Cooperation Levels in Pediatric Dentistry
837	Efficacy of Automatic Suction-Type Sonic Toothbrush and Manual Toothbrush in Preschool Children: A Randomized, Controlled Crossover Pilot Study
572	Autotransplantation in Pediatric Dentistry: Factors Affecting Treatment Outcomes