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Journal of Endodontics is the official journal of the American Association of Endodontists and focuses on pulp conservation and endodontic treatment. It publishes content relevant to endodontists and general dentists on root canal treatment, new concepts, and advances in techniques and instrumentation.
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Impact Factor
3.6
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0099-2399
eISSN
1878-3554
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Authors have the option after acceptance to make their article freely accessible for a fee.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Endodontics accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required and must highlight the contribution of each author. The cover letter must highlight the contribution of each author.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
The manuscript must include a title page with the manuscript title, all authors’ names and affiliations, and the corresponding author’s name, affiliation, and full mailing address including e-mail. Provide 3-5 keywords after the abstract, and include a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in a new section before the references list if such tools were used.
References
Original reports are limited to 35 references. References must be numbered in order of citation, cited in the text with Arabic numerals in parentheses rather than superscript, and list 3 authors then et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate files with captions supplied separately. All figures, charts, and tables must be cited in the text in numerical order and must include a brief description of the major findings.
Review Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3500 words. Manuscript must use the headings Abstract, Introduction, Discussion, and Acknowledgments. Immediately after the abstract, provide no more than 6 keywords, and include a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in a new section before the references list if such tools were used.
References
References must be cited with Arabic numerals in parentheses in order of appearance, listed in the same order, list 3 authors then et all, and use Index Medicus journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may include a maximum of 4 figures and 4 tables. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file and figure captions must be supplied separately rather than attached to the figure. Each illustration must be numbered according to its sequence in the text.
Clinical Research
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3500 words. Manuscript must use the headings Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgments. A declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies used in manuscript preparation must appear in a new section before the references list, and up to 6 keywords must be provided immediately after the abstract.
References
References must be cited with Arabic numerals in parentheses in order of appearance, listed in the same order, list 3 authors then et all, and use Index Medicus journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may include a maximum of 4 figures and 4 tables. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, and source files of figures and tables are required whether or not they are embedded in the text. Figure captions must be supplied separately and include a brief title and description, with symbols and abbreviations explained.
Basic Research—Biology
Cover Letter
A declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies used in manuscript preparation must be included in a new section before the references list.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 2500 words. Manuscript must use the headings Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgments. Include a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in a new section before the references list, and provide a maximum of 6 keywords immediately after the abstract.
References
Citations must use Arabic numerals in parentheses in order of appearance, the reference list must be numbered in text order, list 3 authors then et all, and journal names must be abbreviated according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 4 figures and 4 tables is allowed. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file and figure captions must be supplied separately rather than attached to the figure.
Basic Research—Technology
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 2500 words. Manuscript must use the headings Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgments. A declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies used in manuscript preparation must be included in a new section before the references, and up to 6 keywords must be provided immediately after the abstract.
References
References must be cited by Arabic numerals in parentheses in order of appearance, listed in the same order, list 3 authors then et all, and use Index Medicus journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 3 figures and 3 tables is permitted. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, and source files of figures and tables are required whether or not they are embedded in the text. Figure captions must be supplied separately with a brief title and description, and each illustration must be numbered according to its sequence in the text.
Consort Randomized Clinical Trial
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3500 words. Manuscript must use the headings Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgments. Include a maximum of 6 keywords immediately after the abstract and place a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in a new section before the references list.
References
Citations must use Arabic numerals in parentheses in order of appearance, the reference list must be numbered in order of appearance, list 3 authors then et all, and journal names must be abbreviated according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables
Maximum of 4 figures and 4 tables is allowed. Source files of figures and tables are required whether or not they are embedded in the manuscript, and each illustration must be submitted as a separate file with captions supplied separately.
Case Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 2500 words. Manuscript must use the headings Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgments. A declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies used in manuscript preparation must appear in a new section before the references, and up to 6 keywords must be provided immediately after the abstract.
References
Citations must use Arabic numerals in parentheses in order of appearance, the reference list must be numbered in that same order, list 3 authors then et all, and journal names must be abbreviated according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 4 figures and 4 tables is permitted. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file and figure captions must be supplied separately rather than attached to the figure.
Clinical Techniques
Cover Letter
A declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies used in manuscript preparation must be included in a new section before the references list.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 2500 words. Manuscript must use the headings Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgments. Up to 6 keywords must be provided immediately after the abstract, and a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies must appear in a new section before the references list.
References
References must be cited with Arabic numerals in parentheses in text and listed in numerical order, listing 3 authors then et all and abbreviating journal names according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 4 figures and 4 tables is allowed. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file with captions supplied separately, and source files of figures, tables, and text graphics are required whether or not figures are embedded in the text. Figures must be numbered according to their sequence in the text, and captions must include a brief title and a description of the illustration.
Recent Publications
Efficacy of on-demand versus scheduled postoperative pain medication in endodontic patients with symptomatic apical periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Madeline Malueg, Jaclyn Danko, Melissa Drum, John Nusstein, Sara Sutherland, Al Reader, Sapuni Chandrasena
10.1016/j.joen.2026.10.006
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Deformation and Fracture of NiTi Instruments Using Adaptive Reciprocation Intelligent or Fixed-Angle Reciprocation Settings
Felipe G. Belladonna, Victor T.L. Vieira, Marco Simões-Carvalho, Carlos Garcia Puentes, Alejandro Jaime, Emmanuel J.N.L. Silva
10.1016/j.joen.2026.10.004
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Minimally Invasive C-Shaped incision as a novel approach for Endodontic Microsurgery: A case report
A. Torres, N. Van Caeneghem, M.S. Pedano
10.1016/j.joen.2026.09.017
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Comparing Diagnostic Ability of Two Off-the-Shelf Large Language Models with That of Endodontists for Teeth Requiring Initial Root Canal Treatment: A Multicenter Retrospective Investigation
Mahmoud Torabinejad, Patricia A. Tordik, Mona Alenezi, Massoud Parirokh, Omid Dianat, Max Foroughi, Zegar Zegar, Udochukwu E. Oyoyo
10.1016/j.joen.2026.10.003
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Ferroptosis in endodontic pathobiology: Emerging evidence, mechanistic rationale, and translational uncertainties
Anna Parviainen, Franklin Tay, Yuan-Yuan Li
10.1016/j.joen.2026.06.013
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median 5 days from submission to first decision and 7 days from acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to Journal of Endodontics using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required and should highlight the contribution of each author.
Reformat to Journal of Endodontics using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
The journal supports hybrid open access. Authors may choose to make an accepted article freely accessible for a fee.
Reformat to Journal of Endodontics using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
Dental Radiography and Imaging
Dental materials and restorations
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Dental Trauma and Treatments
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
Occupational health in dentistry
Drilling and Well Engineering
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
dental development and anomalies
Legal Cases and Commentary
Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies
Dental Education, Practice, Research
Pharmacy and Medical Practices
Dental Erosion and Treatment
Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
Bone and Dental Protein Studies
Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices
Big Data and Digital Economy
Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine