Stjepan Špalj

2.3k total citations
125 papers, 1.7k citations indexed

About

Stjepan Špalj is a scholar working on Orthodontics, Oral Surgery and Periodontics. According to data from OpenAlex, Stjepan Špalj has authored 125 papers receiving a total of 1.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 66 papers in Orthodontics, 45 papers in Oral Surgery and 30 papers in Periodontics. Recurrent topics in Stjepan Špalj's work include Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (50 papers), Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques (22 papers) and Dental Health and Care Utilization (21 papers). Stjepan Špalj is often cited by papers focused on Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (50 papers), Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques (22 papers) and Dental Health and Care Utilization (21 papers). Stjepan Špalj collaborates with scholars based in Croatia, Serbia and Italy. Stjepan Špalj's co-authors include Mladen Šlaj, Višnja Katić, Andrej Pavlić, Suzana Varga, Vlatka Lajnert, Senka Meštrović, Marina Lapter Varga, Martina Šlaj, Sandra Anić Milošević and Darije Plančak and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, International Journal of Molecular Sciences and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

In The Last Decade

Stjepan Špalj

117 papers receiving 1.6k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Stjepan Špalj Croatia 22 900 581 338 302 174 125 1.7k
Carlos Bellot‐Arcís Spain 26 952 1.1× 609 1.0× 326 1.0× 284 0.9× 142 0.8× 81 1.6k
Eser Tüfekçi United States 24 1.0k 1.2× 471 0.8× 337 1.0× 120 0.4× 265 1.5× 45 1.4k
Heidi Kerosuo Finland 21 755 0.8× 426 0.7× 232 0.7× 199 0.7× 81 0.5× 34 1.4k
Ama Johal United Kingdom 30 1.4k 1.6× 809 1.4× 352 1.0× 402 1.3× 193 1.1× 105 2.6k
Athanasios E. Athanasiou Greece 30 1.6k 1.8× 856 1.5× 185 0.5× 442 1.5× 215 1.2× 141 3.1k
George J. Cisneros United States 23 898 1.0× 559 1.0× 462 1.4× 351 1.2× 80 0.5× 42 1.9k
Vahid Rakhshan Iran 28 1.1k 1.2× 1.2k 2.1× 225 0.7× 170 0.6× 221 1.3× 179 2.4k
Matheus Melo Pithon Brazil 27 1.7k 1.9× 1.2k 2.0× 356 1.1× 398 1.3× 370 2.1× 321 3.1k
Roberto Rongo Italy 24 832 0.9× 387 0.7× 109 0.3× 433 1.4× 110 0.6× 70 1.4k
Orlando Motohiro Tanaka Brazil 22 1.0k 1.1× 723 1.2× 178 0.5× 350 1.2× 131 0.8× 216 1.9k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Stjepan Špalj

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All Works

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Špalj, Stjepan, et al.. (2025). Temporomandibular Internal Derangements Denote Activity of Axial Spondyloarthritis. Acta Stomatologica Croatica. 59(1). 2–14.
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Maglica, Željka, et al.. (2024). Effect of Chlorhexidine Digluconate on Oral Bacteria Adhesion to Surfaces of Orthodontic Appliance Alloys. Applied Sciences. 14(5). 2145–2145.
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Poljšak, Borut, et al.. (2023). The Central Role of the NAD+ Molecule in the Development of Aging and the Prevention of Chronic Age-Related Diseases: Strategies for NAD+ Modulation. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(3). 2959–2959. 18 indexed citations
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Špalj, Stjepan, et al.. (2021). Predictors of patient compliance during Class II division 1 malocclusion functional orthodontic treatment. The Angle Orthodontist. 91(4). 502–508. 13 indexed citations
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Lapić, Ivana, et al.. (2020). Influence of saliva on the results of global laboratory coagulation tests. Australian Dental Journal. 65(3). 205–209. 3 indexed citations
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Špalj, Stjepan, et al.. (2018). Correlation between the DAI and ICON indices used for assessment of orthodontic treatment need in Croatian schoolchildren. Slovenian Journal of Public Health. 57(4). 218–226. 13 indexed citations
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Špalj, Stjepan, et al.. (2018). Varies Experience in Patients Referred for an Orthodontic Consultation. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 2 indexed citations
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Katić, Višnja & Stjepan Špalj. (2014). Testing methods of materials to be used in dental medicine. Repository of the University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine. 50(3). 268–278. 1 indexed citations
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Špalj, Stjepan, et al.. (2014). Machine-Driven Versus Manual Insertion Mode. Implant Dentistry. Publish Ahead of Print(1). 31–6. 6 indexed citations
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Cerović, Robert, et al.. (2013). Salivary Levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in Patients with Oral Premalignant and Malignant Lesions. Folia Biologica. 59(2). 99–102. 53 indexed citations
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Brumini, Gordana, et al.. (2012). Oblikovanje i validacija upitnika kojim se mjeri stav studenata prema e-učenju. University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (SRCE). 48(1). 48–56. 1 indexed citations
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Špalj, Stjepan, Senka Meštrović, Marina Lapter Varga, & Mladen Šlaj. (2008). Skeletal components of class III malocclusions and compensation mechanisms. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 35(8). 629–637. 27 indexed citations
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Pejda, Slavica, et al.. (2007). Unrealistic Optimism and Demographic Influence on Oral Health-Related Behaviour and Perception in Adolescents in Croatia. Acta Stomatologica Croatica. 41(3). 205–215. 7 indexed citations
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Špalj, Stjepan & Darije Plančak. (2000). Comparison of Periodontal Health in Two Different Rural Population Types in Croatia. Acta Stomatologica Croatica. 34(2). 183–187. 6 indexed citations

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