Editorial: Five Years of Growth: A New Era for Contemporary Pediatric Dentistry

It is with great pride that we introduce the first issue of Contemporary Pediatric Dentistry (CPD) for 2025. Since its establishment, CPD has served as an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the science and clinical practice of pediatric dentistry. The journal’s broad scope encompasses all aspects of pediatric dentistry, including original research, case reports, reviews, and innovations in education and clinical technique. As we look ahead, CPD will continue to be a trusted forum for academicians, researchers, and practitioners from around the world. We are pleased to officially welcome the Editorial Board for the 2025–2027 term. These distinguished experts bring diverse international perspectives and invaluable expertise. I am very happy to welcome our Associate Editors, who will contribute to the scientific quality and timely editorial processes of the journal: Daniela Procida Raggio, Brazil; Guglielmo Campus, Sweden; Katrin Bekes, Austria; Juan Sebastian Lara, USA; Ana Vukovic, Serbia; Annetta Tsang, Australia; Sivakumar Nuvvula, India; Marco Aurélio Benini Paschoal, Brazil. I also sincerely thank the Editorial Board members for their invaluable contributions and dedication to the journal: Zafer Cehreli, Türkiye; Alessandro Leite Cavalcanti, Brazil; Ola Al-Batayneh, Jordan; Nour Ammar, Germany; Esma J. Dogramaci, Australia; Hasan Jamal, United Kingdom; Rokaia A. Elagami, Brazil; Mohamed Zayed Radwan, Egypt; Om Prakash Kharbanda, India; Eswara Uma, Malaysia; Ece Eden, Türkiye; Amina Sultan, India; Ziynet Cinar, Türkiye; Kaan Sağtaş, Türkiye. As part of our evolving vision, CPD is actively working toward indexing in major international databases, including Scopus and Web of Science. We recognize that achieving this goal requires a sustained focus on scientific integrity, transparency, editorial excellence, and timely publication. These efforts reflect our commitment to expanding the journal’s global visibility and academic impact. It is also with great excitement that we announce the 5th International Congress of Contemporary Pediatric Dentistry (ICCPD, http://www.iccpd.org ), which will be held as a virtual event on 7–9 November 2025. ICCPD has become a hallmark platform for international collaboration, featuring world-class speakers, interdisciplinary discussions, and the latest advances in pediatric dentistry. We welcome all colleagues to join us in this global meeting and share in shaping the future of our field. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all authors, reviewers, and readers for their continued support and trust in CPD. Together, we will continue to promote a healthier future for children worldwide through evidence-based pediatric dental care.