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Caries Research

Caries Research publishes epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory studies in dental caries, fluorosis, erosion, and related dental diseases, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, genetic studies, and microbial biofilm research relevant to oral health and active caries.

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Impact Factor 2.6
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0008-6568
eISSN 1421-976X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Manuscripts up to 45000 character count equivalent incur no page charge. Each started increment of 5000 characters above this is charged at CHF 495.00 / USD 590.00 / EUR 540.00. Optional Author's Choice open access fee: CHF 3,600.00 / USD 4,190.00 / EUR 3,790.00.

Submission Instructions

Caries Research accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the research significance and implications, explain fit with the journal scope, emphasize the manuscript’s unique contribution, and name any special issue or article collection invitation if applicable.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Research Articles are typically 5000 words in length. Manuscript must contain a statements section after the main text and before the references. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords and a declaration of any generative AI use in the Methods section or in the Acknowledgements if there is no Methods section.
References In-text citations must use sequential Arabic numerals in square brackets, and the reference list must be numbered in citation order with only cited works listed and up to 6 authors before using “et al.”.
Figures & Tables Research Articles typically include 4 to 8 tables and figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript, with figure legends placed at the end of the manuscript text.
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Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, explain the manuscript’s implications and significance, show how it fits the journal’s scope, emphasize its unique contribution, and name any special issue or collection invitation if applicable.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Review Articles are typically 5000 words in length. Review Articles must include a critical discussion of the reported data and end with a clear conclusion addressing potential impacts on the standard of care. The manuscript must include a statements section before the references, 3 to 5 keywords, and a declaration of any generative AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section if no Methods section is included.
References References must be cited sequentially with Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order with up to 6 authors before adding "et al.".
Figures & Tables Review Articles typically include 4 to 8 tables and figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript, with figure legends placed at the end of the manuscript text. Tables must be editable Word files and each figure must be submitted as one separate file containing all panels.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the research implications and significance, explain fit with the journal scope, emphasize the manuscript's unique contribution, and name any special issue or collection and invitation if applicable.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript should typically be 5000 words in length. Systematic Review must be presented in Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion format, with clearly defined subjects and an evidence-based conclusion, and the Methods must indicate the literature search strategy, data extraction procedure, grading of evidence, and kind of analysis used. Manuscript must include a statements section before the references, 3 to 5 keywords, and a clear declaration of any generative AI use in the Methods section.
References In-text citations must use sequential Arabic numerals in square brackets, and the reference list must include only cited sources in numerical order with up to 6 authors listed before adding “et al.”
Figures & Tables Systematic Reviews typically include 4 to 8 tables and figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript, with figure legends placed at the end of the manuscript text. Each figure must be submitted as a separate file with all panels combined into one file, and tables must be editable Word files.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the research implications and significance, explain fit with the journal scope, emphasize the manuscript's unique contribution, and identify any special issue or collection invitation if applicable.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Brief Reports are typically 3000 words in length. Brief Reports must follow the same structure as full-length research articles. Manuscript must include a statements section after the main text and before the references, include 3 to 5 keywords, and declare any use of generative AI in the Methods section or in the Acknowledgements if there is no Methods section.
References References must be cited sequentially using Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order with up to 6 authors before adding “et al.” for additional authors.
Figures & Tables Brief Reports may include up to 3 tables and figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript, with figure legends placed at the end of the manuscript text. Each figure must be submitted as a single separate file containing all panels, and each table must be submitted as an editable separate Word file.
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Letter

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the implications and significance, explain fit with the journal scope, emphasize the manuscript's unique contribution, and name any special issue or article collection invitation if applicable.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters are typically 1000 words in length. Letters should not include original data. Manuscript must include a statements section after the main text and before the references, and any use of generative AI must be declared in the Acknowledgements section if no Methods section is included.
References References must be cited sequentially with Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order, with up to 6 authors named before adding “et al.”
Figures & Tables Letters allow up to 3 tables and figures in total. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript text, and table headers must be included in the table file.
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Recent Publications

Teaching Others, Reflecting Self: Does Educating Patients Impact Students’ Own Plaque Control?

Katja Jung, Lukas Dübgen, Carolina Ganss

10.1159/000552192
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Deep Caries Management: EFCD-ESE-ORCA S3-Level Clinical Practice Guideline

Falk Schwendicke, Esra Kosan, Avijit Banerjee, Aylin Baysan, Lars Bjørndal, Laura Ceballos, Henry F. Duncan, Sascha Herbst, Klaus W. Neuhaus, Anne C. O'Connell, Sebastian Paris, Helena Dujic

10.1159/000551659
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Cost-Effectiveness of the Toddler Oral Health Intervention in Dutch Well-Baby Clinics: A Trial-Based Economic Evaluation

Denise Leusink, Peggy C. J. M. van Spreuwel, Geert J.M.G. van der Heijden, Johanna Maria van Dongen, Cor van Loveren, Katarina Jerković-Ćosić

10.1159/000551783
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Rethinking diagnostic performance metrics in imaging AI: lessons from caries detection on radiographs

Carolina Ganss, Kirstin Vach

10.1159/000551765
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Long-term treatment success rate after stepwise caries removal: a registry study

Joy Malmberg, Anders Hedenbjörk-Lager

10.1159/000551560
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median time to first decision: 29 days. Online-first articles are accepted and fully citable before assignment to an issue.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It should describe the gap in knowledge addressed by the manuscript, discuss the implications and significance of the research for the Editor, explain how the manuscript fits the journal scope, and emphasize the manuscript’s unique and important contributions. For special issues or article collections, the specific name should be included and any invitation should be specified where appropriate.

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What are the publication costs?

Manuscripts up to 45000 character count equivalent do not incur a charge. Each started increment of 5000 characters above this is charged at CHF 495.00 / USD 590.00 / EUR 540.00. Optional Author's Choice open access publication is available for CHF 3,600.00 / USD 4,190.00 / EUR 3,790.00.

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Research Topics

Dental Health and Care Utilization Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Dental Erosion and Treatment Dental materials and restorations Fluoride Effects and Removal Bone and Dental Protein Studies Dental Radiography and Imaging Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Dental Research and COVID-19 Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Human auditory perception and evaluation Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Dental Trauma and Treatments Legal Cases and Commentary Physics and Engineering Research Articles Legal case studies and regulations Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies Probiotics and Fermented Foods Educational Robotics and Engineering Oral Health Pathology and Treatment