Publications

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Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Hand reaching towards floating orthodontic aligners and a syringe, with a blurred background of a laptop and room interior.

    Coll JA, Dhar, Guelmann M, et al. Vital pulp therapy in permanent teeth: A systematic review and meta-analyses. Pediatr Dent. 2025; 47(2):In Press.

  • Hands holding a dental model with implants, using a dental tool.

    Coll JA, Dhar V, Chen CY, et al. Use of Vital Pulp Therapies in Primary Teeth 2024. Pediatr Dent. 2024; 46(1):13-26

  • Person examining dental X-rays on a lightbox

    Coll JA, Dhar V, Chen CY, et al. Primary Tooth Vital Pulp Treatment Interventions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses. Pediatr Dent. 2023;45(6):474-546.

  • A dentist in a red hijab examines a young girl in a dental chair. The girl is wearing a light-colored shirt, and the dentist is using dental tools. The room has a playful decor with cartoon character pillows and a sink with dental supplies nearby.

    Dhar V, Gosnell E, Jayaraman J, et al. Nonpharmacological Behavior Guidance for the Pediatric Dental Patient. Pediatr Dent. 2023;45(5):385-410.

  • Young boy in a wheelchair holding a teddy bear with a person in a white coat in the background.

    Dhar V, Randall CL, Marghalani AA, et al. Nonpharmacological Behavior Guidance for Children During Preventive Dental Visits: A Systematic Review-Part 1. Pediatr Dent. 2023;45(3):181-196.

  • Woman brushing her teeth against a yellow background

    Dhar V, Jayaraman J, Marghalani AA, et al. Nonpharmacological Behavior Guidance For Children During Dental Treatment Visits: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis-Part 2. Pediatr Dent. 2023;45(3):197-220.

  • Dentist performing procedure on a patient with an assistant helping, both wearing surgical masks and gloves.

    Dhar V, Marghalani AA, Jayaraman J, et al. Nonpharmacological Behavior Guidance for Children with Special Health Care Needs During Preventive and Treatment Dental Visits: A Systematic Review-Part 3. Pediatr Dent. 2023;45(3):221-230.