Robert L. Vanarsdall

2.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
23 papers, 1.6k citations indexed

About

Robert L. Vanarsdall is a scholar working on Orthodontics, Molecular Biology and Complementary and Manual Therapy. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert L. Vanarsdall has authored 23 papers receiving a total of 1.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 10 papers in Orthodontics, 6 papers in Molecular Biology and 4 papers in Complementary and Manual Therapy. Recurrent topics in Robert L. Vanarsdall's work include Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (10 papers), dental development and anomalies (6 papers) and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (4 papers). Robert L. Vanarsdall is often cited by papers focused on Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (10 papers), dental development and anomalies (6 papers) and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (4 papers). Robert L. Vanarsdall collaborates with scholars based in United States, Myanmar and South Korea. Robert L. Vanarsdall's co-authors include T.M. Graber, H Corn, Chun-Hsi Chung, Arnold S. Weisgold, T.M. Graber, Katherine W. L. Vig, Kyung‐Ho Kim, Raymond J. Fonseca, Andrew J. Woo and Yanli Cao and has published in prestigious journals such as Periodontology 2000, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and Dental Clinics of North America.

In The Last Decade

Robert L. Vanarsdall

22 papers receiving 1.4k citations

Hit Papers

Orthodontics, current principles and techniques 1985 2026 1998 2012 1985 250 500 750
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Orthodontics, current principles and techniques
    1985 827 citations T.M. Graber, Robert L. Vanarsdall LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas) profile →

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Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Robert L. Vanarsdall United States 13 1.1k 686 540 384 227 23 1.6k
Alexander D. Vardimon Israel 26 1.1k 1.0× 704 1.0× 567 1.1× 393 1.0× 235 1.0× 65 1.5k
Donald J. Ferguson United States 21 1.6k 1.5× 960 1.4× 738 1.4× 589 1.5× 235 1.0× 60 2.1k
Luc Dermaut Belgium 26 1.1k 1.0× 704 1.0× 536 1.0× 431 1.1× 163 0.7× 63 1.6k
H. Wehrbein Germany 27 1.8k 1.7× 1.5k 2.2× 921 1.7× 687 1.8× 304 1.3× 91 2.6k
Heinrich Wehrbein Germany 26 1.3k 1.2× 1.1k 1.6× 529 1.0× 375 1.0× 204 0.9× 69 2.0k
Carlalberta Verna Denmark 24 842 0.8× 650 0.9× 473 0.9× 402 1.0× 152 0.7× 71 1.7k
Anthony A. Gianelly United States 27 1.7k 1.5× 698 1.0× 794 1.5× 859 2.2× 330 1.5× 64 2.0k
Nikolaos Gkantidis Switzerland 26 1.5k 1.3× 997 1.5× 558 1.0× 565 1.5× 386 1.7× 83 2.2k
K Reitan Norway 13 1.1k 1.0× 646 0.9× 794 1.5× 352 0.9× 155 0.7× 23 1.7k
Ersilia Barbato Italy 29 1.1k 1.0× 1.3k 1.8× 786 1.5× 422 1.1× 379 1.7× 116 2.3k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Vanarsdall, Robert L.. (2010). Efficient Management of Unerupted Teeth: A Time-Tested Treatment Modality. Seminars in Orthodontics. 16(3). 212–221. 9 indexed citations
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Cao, Yanli, et al.. (2009). Cephalometric study of slow maxillary expansion in adults. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 136(3). 348–354. 16 indexed citations
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Vanarsdall, Robert L., et al.. (2007). The use of miniscrews for orthodontic anchorage.. PubMed. 28(12). 638–42. 2 indexed citations
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Graber, T.M., Robert L. Vanarsdall, & Katherine W. L. Vig. (2005). Orthodontics : current principles & techniques. Elsevier eBooks. 46 indexed citations
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Kim, Kyung‐Ho, et al.. (2005). Effects of prestretching on force degradation of synthetic elastomeric chains. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 128(4). 477–482. 51 indexed citations
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Vanarsdall, Robert L. & H Corn. (2004). Soft-tissue management of labially positioned unerupted teeth. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 125(3). 284–293. 12 indexed citations
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Vanarsdall, Robert L., et al.. (2004). Mandibular basal structure response to lip bumper treatment in the transverse dimension.. PubMed. 74(4). 473–9. 7 indexed citations
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Chung, Chun-Hsi, et al.. (2001). Maxillary sagittal and vertical displacement induced by surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 120(2). 144–148. 45 indexed citations
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Vanarsdall, Robert L.. (2001). Presurgical Orthodontics for Orthognathic Surgery. Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics. 9(1). 75–93. 1 indexed citations
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Chung, Chun‐Hsi, et al.. (2000). Comparison of microbial composition in the subgingival plaque of adult crowded versus non-crowded dental regions.. PubMed. 15(4). 321–30. 12 indexed citations
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Vanarsdall, Robert L.. (1999). Transverse dimension and long-term stability. Seminars in Orthodontics. 5(3). 171–180. 94 indexed citations
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Chung, Chun-Hsi, et al.. (1999). Comparison of the accuracy of bracket placement between direct and indirect bonding techniques. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 116(3). 346–351. 96 indexed citations
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Vanarsdall, Robert L.. (1995). Orthodontics and periodontal therapy. Periodontology 2000. 9(1). 132–149. 25 indexed citations
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Vanarsdall, Robert L. & Raymond P. White. (1990). Relapse and retention—Professional and public attitudes. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 98(2). 184–184. 3 indexed citations
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Vanarsdall, Robert L.. (1989). Orthodontics. Dental Clinics of North America. 33(3). 479–496. 3 indexed citations
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Vanarsdall, Robert L., et al.. (1989). Paul V. Reid (1909–1989). American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 96(5). 446–446.
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Vanarsdall, Robert L., et al.. (1987). Tooth eruption: correlation of histologic and radiographic findings in the animal model with clinical and radiographic findings in humans.. PubMed. 2(4). 235–47. 4 indexed citations
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Graber, T.M. & Robert L. Vanarsdall. (1985). Orthodontics, current principles and techniques. LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas). 827 indexed citations breakdown →
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Vanarsdall, Robert L. & D. Walter Cohen. (1980). Uprighting the inclined mandibular molar in preparation for restorative treatment. 5 indexed citations
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Vanarsdall, Robert L. & H Corn. (1977). Soft-tissue management of labially positioned unerupted teeth. American Journal of Orthodontics. 72(1). 53–64. 140 indexed citations

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