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Dentistry Journal is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on dentistry, published monthly online by MDPI. It is indexed in Scopus, ESCI (Web of Science), PubMed, PMC, and other databases, and is ranked Q1 in JCR for Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Medicine and Q1 in CiteScore for General Dentistry.
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Impact Factor
3.1
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
eISSN
2304-6767
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
CHF 2000 article processing charge for accepted papers, plus local VAT or Sales Tax if applicable.
Submission Instructions
Dentistry Journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper’s significance and fit to the journal, include the specified statements confirming exclusive submission and all authors’ approval, acknowledge any prior MDPI submissions, and for expanded conference papers disclose that status and describe changes from the original paper.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for this article type. The abstract should be around 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must contain the headings Background/Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The manuscript must follow a research article structure with Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and optional Conclusions, generally using IMRAD. The manuscript must include 3 to 10 keywords after the abstract and document any use of AI tools or large language models in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References may be in any style at initial submission provided formatting is consistent throughout. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, listed individually at the end, and include complete bibliographic details including the full title.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be inserted in the main text close to their first citation and cited in the main text. All figures and tables must be numbered in order and accompanied by mandatory captions, with figure captions placed below figures and table captions placed above tables.
Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain the manuscript’s significance and fit with the journal, include the specified statement that the work is not under consideration or published elsewhere, and state that all authors approved the manuscript and agree to its submission.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstracts can be up to 200 words long. The abstract must be one paragraph and should follow an IMRAD-based structured style without headings.
Manuscript
Review manuscripts should include front matter with Title, Author list, Affiliations, Abstract, and Keywords; a logically organized literature review with sections and subsections; and back matter with Author Contributions, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References, with sections such as Introduction, Discussion, Conclusions, and Future Directions. Three to ten keywords must follow the abstract, and any use of AI tools or large language models must be disclosed in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References may be in any style at initial submission provided the formatting is consistent throughout. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with full titles and standard bibliographic details.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures and tables must be numbered in order and include captions, with figure captions placed below figures and table captions placed above tables.
Scoping Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal, acknowledge any prior submissions to MDPI journals, and include statements confirming exclusive submission and all authors' approval.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstracts can be up to 200 words long. The abstract must be one paragraph and should follow a structured IMRAD-style format without headings.
Manuscript
The manuscript should follow a logical review structure that presents the motivation for the work, followed by relevant data and previous work, and ends with conclusions. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords after the abstract, a statement in the Methods section that the PRISMA guidelines were followed, registration information in the Methods section if available, and disclosure of any AI tool use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References may be in any style at initial submission provided the formatting is consistent throughout. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with full titles and complete bibliographic details.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures and tables must be numbered in order, include captions, and tables must be editable rather than supplied as images.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper’s significance and fit to the journal, acknowledge any prior submissions to MDPI journals, and include statements confirming exclusive consideration and all authors’ approval of the submission.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required for Systematic Review submissions. The abstract should be around 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must include the headings Background/Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The manuscript should use the same structure as research articles and include a clearly detailed Methods section. The manuscript must include 3 to 10 keywords after the abstract, and compliance with the relevant reporting guidelines must be clearly stated in the Methods section.
References
References may be in any style at initial submission if formatting is consistent throughout. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with full titles and standard bibliographic details.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation, although the PRISMA checklist or flow diagram may be included in the main text or supplementary materials. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order and include a short explanatory title or caption, with figure captions below figures and table captions above tables.
Brief Report
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain the paper’s significance and fit to the journal, acknowledge any prior submissions to MDPI journals, and include statements confirming exclusive submission and all authors’ approval.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be no longer than 200 words. Abstract must be one paragraph and follow an IMRAD-based structured style without headings.
Manuscript
Brief Report should use a structure similar to an Article, and original experimental research must follow a research article format with introduction, methods, results, and discussion. Manuscript must include detailed Materials and Methods sections and three to ten keywords after the abstract, and use of AI tools must be disclosed in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References may be in any style at initial submission if formatting is consistent throughout. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and listed individually at the end with full titles and standard bibliographic details.
Figures & Tables
Brief Report usually contains two figures and/or one table. Figures and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. Tables must be editable rather than supplied as images, and all figures and tables must be numbered in order and provided with captions.
Case Report
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the manuscript’s significance and fit to the journal and include statements confirming exclusive submission and approval by all authors.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstracts can be up to 200 words long. The abstract must be one paragraph and follow a structured IMRAD-style format without headings.
Manuscript
Case Report manuscripts should include an introduction, case presentation, discussion, and conclusion, while reports of original experimental research must instead use a research article structure with introduction, methods, results, and discussion. The manuscript must include 3 to 10 keywords after the abstract and document any use of AI tools in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References may be in any style at initial submission if used consistently throughout. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, and listed individually at the end of the manuscript with full titles and complete bibliographic details.
Figures & Tables
All figures and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures and tables must be numbered in order, carry a short explanatory caption, and tables must be editable rather than supplied as images.
Communication
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal, acknowledge any prior submissions to MDPI journals, include the statement confirming the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere or previously published, and state that all authors approved the manuscript and agree to its submission to Dentistry Journal.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstracts can be up to 200 words long. The abstract should follow an IMRAD-style structure without headings and be presented as a single paragraph.
Manuscript
Communication manuscripts should follow a structure similar to an Article, and if they report original experimental research they must use a research article structure with introduction, methods, results, and discussion. The manuscript must include an abstract, three to ten keywords, figures and tables with captions, and disclosure sections including funding information, author contributions, conflicts of interest, and disclosure of any AI tool use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References may be in any citation style at initial submission if used consistently throughout. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, listed individually at the end of the manuscript, and include author names, source title, article or chapter title where required, year, volume and issue where appropriate, pagination, and the full title.
Figures & Tables
Figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures and tables must be numbered in order, include captions, and tables must be editable rather than supplied as images.
Registered Report
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must explain the manuscript's significance and fit to the journal scope and include statements that the work is not under consideration elsewhere and that all authors approved the submission.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstracts can be up to 200 words long. The abstract must be one paragraph and should follow a structured IMRAD-style format without headings.
Manuscript
The manuscript must contain the sections Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Conclusions, Figures and Tables with Captions, Funding Information, Author Contributions, and Conflict of Interest. The manuscript must include three to ten keywords after the abstract, an author contributions statement, and disclosure of AI tool use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References
References may be in any style at initial submission if used consistently throughout the manuscript. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited in square brackets before punctuation, listed individually at the end, and include full bibliographic details including the full title.
Figures & Tables
All figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted in the main text close to their first citation. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and accompanied by a short explanatory caption, with table captions above tables and figure captions below figures.
Recent Publications
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Frequently asked questions
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Publication time metrics are reported for submission to first decision and acceptance to publication.
Reformat to Dentistry Journal using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required with each submission. It should briefly explain the significance of the paper, place the findings in context, explain fit with the journal scope, disclose any prior submissions to MDPI journals, and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and that all authors approved the submission.
Reformat to Dentistry Journal using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article processing charge: CHF 2000 for papers accepted after peer review, plus local VAT or Sales Tax if applicable.
Reformat to Dentistry Journal using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Dental materials and restorations
Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
Dental Radiography and Imaging
Dental Health and Care Utilization
Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Dental Research and COVID-19
Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
Dental Erosion and Treatment
Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
dental development and anomalies
Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
Dental Trauma and Treatments
Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
Cleft Lip and Palate Research
Oral and gingival health research
Oral health in cancer treatment
Innovations in Medical Education
Bone and Dental Protein Studies
Dental Education, Practice, Research