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Journal Of Clinical Periodontology

Journal of Clinical Periodontology provides a platform for the exchange of scientific and clinical progress in periodontology and allied disciplines. It is the official publication of the European Federation of Periodontology and publishes contributions of high scientific merit in periodontology and implant dentistry, including clinical or preclinical, basic or translational original work, authoritative reviews, and proceedings of important scientific workshops.

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Subject Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Impact Factor 6.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0303-6979
eISSN 1600-051X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access fees may be covered.

Submission Instructions

Journal Of Clinical Periodontology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must be signed by the corresponding author and confirm that the work is original, is not under consideration elsewhere, and complies with the journal's rules.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 200 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Aim(s), Materials and methods, Results, and Conclusion(s).
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words excluding references. The manuscript should include Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. The manuscript must include 1-5 keywords.
References References must follow APA 6th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method, the reference list must be alphabetized by author name, and DOIs must be included where available.
Figures & Tables No more than 7 figures and tables in total may be included. For initial submission, figures and tables may be embedded in a single manuscript file or uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Narrative Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required, and unsolicited Narrative Reviews must include a submission letter articulating the novelty of the findings and the potential impact of the review on clinical practice, policy, or research. The cover letter must be signed by the corresponding author and confirm that the work is original, not under consideration elsewhere, and compliant with the journal's rules.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Narrative Reviews. The abstract must not exceed 200 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Aim(s), Review, and Conclusion(s).
Manuscript Narrative Reviews must not exceed 4,000 words excluding references. Narrative Reviews must be organized under the headings Introduction, Review, Discussion, and Conclusion. The manuscript must include 1–5 keywords.
References References must be prepared according to APA 6th edition. In-text citations must use the author-date method, the reference list must be alphabetized by author name, and DOIs must be included where available.
Figures & Tables Narrative Reviews may include no more than 7 figures and tables in total. For initial submission, figures and tables may be embedded in a single manuscript file or uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required, and unsolicited Systematic Reviews must include a submission letter articulating the novelty of the findings and the potential impact of the review on clinical practice, policy, or research. The cover letter must be signed by the corresponding author and confirm that the work is original and complies with the journal's rules.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Systematic Reviews. The abstract must not exceed 200 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Aim(s), Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusion(s).
Manuscript Systematic Reviews must not exceed 4,000 words excluding references. Systematic Reviews must be organized under the headings Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. The manuscript must include 1–5 keywords, and manuscripts based on analyses of publicly accessible databases must include after the abstract statements on prior literature searching, absence of similar published manuscripts using the same dataset and question, and biological plausibility supported by cited articles with DOI or PMID.
References References must follow APA 6th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method, the reference list must be alphabetized by author name, and DOIs must be provided where available.
Figures & Tables Systematic Reviews may include no more than 7 figures and tables in total. For initial submission, figures and tables may be embedded in a single manuscript file or uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Clinical Innovation Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must be signed by the corresponding author and confirm that the work is original, not under consideration elsewhere, and compliant with the journal's rules.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words excluding references. Manuscript must be organized as Introduction, Clinical Innovation Report, Discussion, and Conclusion. Manuscript must include 1-5 keywords.
References References must follow APA 6th edition style with author-date in-text citations. Reference list must appear alphabetically at the end of the paper and include DOIs where available.
Figures & Tables No more than 12 figures and tables in total may be included. For initial submission, figures and tables may be embedded in a single manuscript file or uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must be signed by the corresponding author and confirm that the work is original and complies with the journal's rules.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor may be up to 300 words if responding to an article published in the journal or up to 400 words if not related to a journal article, excluding title, references, and author signatures. Letters to the Editor must not include unpublished data or funding acknowledgements and must disclose any conflicts of interest if present.
References Letters to the Editor may include up to five references.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Recent Publications

Management of Acute Periodontal Conditions—The EFP S2k Level Clinical Practice Guideline

David Herrera, Panos N. Papapanou, Iain Chapple, Moritz Kebschull, Wim Teughels, Maurizio S. Tonetti, Mariano Sanz, Anton Sculean, Mario Aimetti, Ivan Alajbeg, Georgios N. Belibasakis, Juan Blanco, Ellen Bol‐van den Hil, Nagihan Bostanci, Philippe Bouchard, Darko Božić, Nurcan Buduneli, Dagmar Fosså Bunæs, Elena Calciolari, Maria Clotilde Carra, Laura Ceballos, Tali Chackartchi, Raluca Cosgarea, Monique Danser, Jan Derks, Nicola Discepoli, Henrik Dommisch, Nikos Donos, Christoph Dörfer, Peter Eickholz, Bahar Eren Kuru, Ricardo Faria Almeida, Roberto Farina, Elena Figuero, Helena Francisco, Helena Fransson, Maria L. Geisinger, Moshe Goldstein, Marjolaine Gosset, Filippo Graziani, Ulvi K. Gursoy, Sören Jepsen, Niklaus P. Lang, Bruno Loos, Rodrigo López, Phoebus Madianos, Paula Matesanz, Marco Meleti, Joerg Meyle, Michele Davide Mignogna, Ana Molina, Eduardo Montero, Luigi Nibali, Andrea Pilloni, Ioannis Polyzois, Philip Preshaw, Mia Rakic, Nerea Sánchez, Ignacio Sanz‐Sánchez, Lior Shapira, Dagmar Else Slot, Andreas Stavropoulos, Jean Suvan, Selena Toma, Cristiano Tomasi, Leonardo Trombelli, Fridus van der Weijden, Spyros Vassilopoulos, Nicola West, Asaf Wilensky, Peter Windisch, Ezgi Yesiltan, Evangelia P. Zampa

10.1111/jcpe.70166
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Peri‐Implantitis‐Associated Bacteria Activate the STAT3 Pathway in Oral Epithelial Cells

Marion Arce, Joaquin Espinoza‐Arrue, Daniel Sansores‐España, Matias Morales, Mauricio J. Farfan, Mariano Sanz, Loreto Abusleme, Nicolas Dutzan

10.1111/jcpe.70199
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Alveolar Bone Regeneration Using 3D‐Printed, Patient‐Specific, Resorbable PCL Scaffold: Prospective Cohort Study

Jamil Alayan, Reuben Staples, Sašo Ivanovski

10.1111/jcpe.70197
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Interpreting Population Survey Measures of Periodontal Disease Experience Under Severity‐Dependent Tooth Loss

Kym M. McCormick, Najith Amarasena, Gina Guzzo, Sonia Nath, Lisa Jamieson

10.1111/jcpe.70198
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Issue Information

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10.1111/jcpe.70095
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision (median): 3 days; submission to acceptance (median): 140 days; acceptance to publication (median): 16 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is mandatory and must be signed by the corresponding author. It must confirm that the work is original, not under consideration elsewhere, and compliant with journal rules. For manuscripts based on publicly accessible databases, the cover letter must also affirm that a comprehensive literature search was carried out and provide support for the biological plausibility of the hypothesis. For clinical trials, the cover letter should include the registration number, a link to the registration, and a statement of when the study was registered and when enrollment commenced.

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Research Topics

Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes Oral and gingival health research Dental Radiography and Imaging Dental Health and Care Utilization Oral Health Pathology and Treatment HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments dental development and anomalies Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dental materials and restorations Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Immune Response and Inflammation Dental Trauma and Treatments Dental Erosion and Treatment Dental Research and COVID-19 Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques Bone Tissue Engineering Materials Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine Cleft Lip and Palate Research Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty

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