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Journal of Endodontics

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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Subject Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recent Publications

Factors influencing the outcome of root canal treatment of teeth with apical periodontitis as related to molecular microbiological findings

José F. Siqueira, Monica S. Neves, José C. Provenzano, Andrea F. Campello, Ibrahimu Mdala, Flávio R.F. Alves, Isabela N. Rôças

10.1016/j.joen.2026.09.002
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Finite Element Analysis of MTA-Repaired Root Perforations in Post-and-Core Restored Teeth: Effects of Perforation Size, Location, and Loading Direction on Stress Distribution

Lelan Li, Kun Huang, Lei Jiang, Run Chen

10.1016/j.joen.2026.08.037
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Early Pulp Healing after Direct Pulp Capping with Concentrated Platelet-Rich Fibrin: A Preliminary Study

Xingyu Zhang, Jihua Chai, Richard J. Miron, Yulan Wang, Shimin Yu, Shan Shi, Sensen Li, Guoyong Tong, Zaibo Yang, Meiling Chen

10.1016/j.joen.2026.08.034
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Cemental tear: a multicenter retrospective case series

Karin Zuim, Flávio R.F. Alves, Helton D.D. Linhares, Fabio R. Pires, Luciana Armada, Liliana P. Artaza, Debora P. Sellera, Cristiane M. Caram, José R.F. Archilla, Simone N.G. Favinha, Teresa C. Miranda, Sylvina Oyarzabal-Eula, Tereza V.M. Lorenzoni, José C. Provenzano, Isabela N. Rôças, José F. Siqueira

10.1016/j.joen.2026.08.035
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Biomechanical Effect of Different Biodentine Placement Levels in Regenerative Endodontic Procedures: A Finite Element Analysis and Fracture Resistance Study

Nithinun Sutam, Wassana Wichai, Mongkol Thianwiboon, Jeeraphat Jantarat

10.1016/j.joen.2026.08.032
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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.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and should highlight the contribution of each author.

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What are the publication costs?

The journal supports hybrid open access. Authors may choose to make an accepted article freely accessible for a fee.

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Research 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

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