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Japanese Dental Science Review

Japanese Dental Science Review is the official journal of the Japan Dental Association and the Japanese Association for Dental Science. It aims to introduce modern aspects of dental sciences from Japan in a comprehensive and comparative way, contribute to the development of basic and clinical dental sciences worldwide, and share updated information with foreign researchers and dentists. The journal is devoted to review papers; many are invited, but unsolicited submissions are welcome and undergo peer refereeing.

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Subject Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Impact Factor 6.6
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1882-7616
eISSN 2213-6851
Invitation Only No
Cost Range The journal bears the cost of publication for all articles.

Submission Instructions

Japanese Dental Science Review accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript Review Article manuscripts must be 3,000 to 6,500 words excluding references. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscripts must include up to 6 keywords after the abstract, a conflicts of interest statement, funding and acknowledgement statements as applicable, and an AI declaration section before the references if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing.
References References must follow Vancouver style. References must be cited as consecutive Arabic numerals in square brackets, reuse the same number for repeat citations, abbreviate journal titles according to Index Medicus, and list the first six authors followed by et al. when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables Figure legends must be provided on a separate page and high-resolution graphics files must be submitted separately from the main text file. Tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited and should not duplicate results described elsewhere in the article.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required because Letter To The Editor submissions do not carry an abstract.
Manuscript Letter To The Editor manuscripts must be up to 600 words in length. Letter To The Editor submissions must respond to material published in the journal to make small clinical points or introduce a point of view. If generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, include a declaration section before the references, and if there are no conflicts of interest, state 'Conflicts of interest: none'.
References Letter To The Editor submissions may include up to 5 references. References must follow Vancouver style. Citations must use consecutive Arabic numerals in square brackets, with the same number reused for repeat citations, and references must list all authors or the first six plus et al. if there are more than six.
Figures & Tables Letter To The Editor submissions must not include illustrations. High-resolution graphics files must be provided separate from the main text file. Figure legends must be listed on a separate page, and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited.
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Recent Publications

Extreme heterogeneity undermines the clinical interpretability of meta-analytic estimates in temporomandibular disorder interventions

Héctor Fuentes-Barría

10.1016/j.jdsr.2026.04.004
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Which is the best adhesive system for primary tooth enamel? A systematic review and network meta-analysis of bond strength data

Francisca Jennifer Duarte de Oliveira, Maria Larissa da Silva Flor, Mariana Silva de Bessa, Bárbara Faria de Sá Barbosa, Patrick Wesley Marques de Boa, Rodolfo Xavier de Sousa-Lima, Boniek Castillo Dutra Borges

10.1016/j.jdsr.2025.11.005
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Diagnostic accuracy and feasibility of artificial intelligence-driven smartphone imaging for dental caries detection: A systematic review

Joseph Macadaeg Acosta, Alexander Patera Nugraha, Kunhua Yang, Juan Ramón Vanegas Sáenz, Aobo Ma, Pagaporn Pantuwadee Pisarnturakit, Guang Hong

10.1016/j.jdsr.2025.11.001
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Determining the optimal irrigation activation or agitation techniques for postoperative pain control: A network meta-regression of clinical trials

Fatma Pertek Hatipoğlu, Merve Çoban Öksüzer, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, Ömer Hatipoğlu

10.1016/j.jdsr.2025.12.001
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Beyond the diagnosis: Unraveling DSPP genotype-phenotype correlations in dentin dysplasia and dentinogenesis imperfecta

Angkana Boonyakanog, Kanokrat Sriwangyang, Thamasorn Eamtanaporn, Annop Krasaesin, Kausar Sadia Fakhruddin, Soranun Chantarangsu, Sung-Dae Cho, Hamid A. Rokny, Thantrira Porntaveetus

10.1016/j.jdsr.2026.01.001
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

2 days from submission to first decision; 51 days from submission to decision after review; 111 days from submission to acceptance for accepted papers (median).

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is mentioned for manuscripts previously posted as preprints; authors should explicitly mention the use of a preprint server in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

The journal bears the cost of publication for all articles.

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Research Topics

Dental materials and restorations Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes Dental Research and COVID-19 Dental Radiography and Imaging Dental Health and Care Utilization Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Dental Erosion and Treatment Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments dental development and anomalies Bone Tissue Engineering Materials Oral Health Pathology and Treatment Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Bone health and treatments Mesenchymal stem cell research Bone and Dental Protein Studies Head and Neck Cancer Studies Bone Metabolism and Diseases Bone and Joint Diseases Oral and gingival health research Immune Response and Inflammation Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

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