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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Impact Factor
3.4
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0022-3484
eISSN
1600-0765
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
No article submission charge. Articles exceeding 7 published pages are subject to a charge of GBP70.00 per additional page. Open Access is available.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Periodontal Research accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Clinical Research
Cover Letter
All authors must have read and approved the manuscript and agreed to its submission.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Aim, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,400 words. Manuscript must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords, a Clinical relevance box with background, added value of this study, and clinical implications, and an AI statement.
References
References must use the style based on Index Medicus. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited in superscript Arabic numerals, and they should include beginning and ending page numbers.
Figures & Tables
The number of figures should be kept to a minimum. For new submissions, figures and tables may be embedded in a single manuscript file or uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, figure legends must also be provided as a complete list in the text, and each table must be complete with a title and footnotes.
Preclinical Study
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript
Main text must be organized as introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords and, starting from 2025, an AI statement, and any acceptable AI-assisted proofreading use must be disclosed in the Methods section.
References
References must use a style based on Index Medicus. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited in the text, tables, and figure legends as arabic numerals in superscript format.
Figures & Tables
The number of figures should be kept to a minimum. For new submissions, the manuscript may be uploaded as a single file with text, figures, and tables or with figures and tables uploaded separately. Tables must be numbered consecutively with arabic numerals and include self-explanatory titles, and all figures and tables must have legends with figure legends provided beneath each uploaded image and as a complete list in the text.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Aim, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words. Manuscript must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions, with the Conclusions section divided into 'Implications for clinical practice' and 'Implications for research'. Manuscript must include up to 7 keywords and an AI statement, and any acceptable AI-assisted proofreading must be explicitly disclosed in the manuscript.
References
References must use a style based on Index Medicus. References must be numbered consecutively in the order cited and identified in the text, tables, and figure legends by superscript Arabic numerals.
Figures & Tables
The number of figures should be kept to a minimum. For new submissions, figures and tables may be embedded in the main manuscript file or uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, each table must include a title and footnotes, and figure legends must appear beneath each uploaded image and also as a complete list in the text.
Narrative Review
Cover Letter
All authors must have read and approved the manuscript and agreed to the submission.
Abstract
A non-structured abstract is required. Abstract must be non-structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript may use a free structure. Manuscript may include up to 7 keywords and must include an AI statement.
References
References must use the style based on Index Medicus. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited in the text, tables, and figure legends as superscript Arabic numerals.
Figures & Tables
At least one figure is required. For new submissions, the manuscript may be uploaded as a single file with text, figures, and tables or with figures and tables as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, and figure legends must be provided both beneath each uploaded image and as a complete list in the text.
Case Report
Cover Letter
All authors must have read and approved the manuscript and agreed to its submission.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3 printed pages. Manuscript may use a free structure. Manuscript may include up to 7 keywords and must include an AI statement.
References
Reference list may include no more than 6 references. References must use Index Medicus style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited in the text, tables, and figure legends as superscript Arabic numerals.
Figures & Tables
For new submissions, figures and tables may be embedded in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
Image Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3 printed pages. Manuscript may use a free structure. Manuscript may include up to 7 keywords and must include an AI statement.
References
Reference list may include no more than 6 references. References must use a style based on Index Medicus. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited in the text, tables, and figure legends as superscript Arabic numerals.
Figures & Tables
For new submissions, figures and tables may be embedded in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, and each table must be complete with a title and footnotes.
Clinical Innovation Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A non-structured abstract is required. Abstract must be non-structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript may use a free structure. Manuscript may include up to 7 keywords and must include an AI statement.
References
References must use the style based on Index Medicus. References must be numbered consecutively in the order of appearance and cited in the text, tables, and figure legends as superscript Arabic numerals.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 12 tables and figures is allowed. Manuscript may be submitted as a single file including figures and tables or with figures and tables uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, and figure legends must be provided beneath each uploaded image and also as a complete list in the text.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letter to the Editor submissions discussing a recent article published in JRE within the previous 4 months must not exceed 400 words, and those discussing a recent article published in JRE or other journals outside the previous 4 months must not exceed 600 words. Main body must be formatted as introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Main document file must include up to seven keywords, and starting from 2025 all submissions must include an AI statement.
References
References must use the style based on Index Medicus. References must be numbered consecutively in the order of appearance and cited in the text, tables, and figure legends as arabic numerals in superscript format.
Figures & Tables
The number of figures should be kept to a minimum. For new submissions, figures and tables may be embedded in a single manuscript file or uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
Research Letter
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 800 words or 3 printed pages. Manuscript may use a free structure. Manuscript may include up to 7 keywords, and from 2025 all submissions must include an AI statement with any acceptable AI use disclosed in the Methods section.
References
References must not exceed 10. References must use the style based on Index Medicus. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited as superscript Arabic numerals, including in tables and figure legends.
Figures & Tables
Submission is limited to 1 large figure or table, or 2 small figures or tables. Main manuscript may be submitted as a single file containing text, figures, and tables or with figures and tables uploaded separately. Figures and tables must have legends.
Recent Publications
Measuring the Wrong Variable: The Case for an Inflammatory Burden Axis in Oral‐Systemic Research
Karim El Kholy, Thomas E. Van Dyke
10.1111/jre.70182
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Periodontitis GWAS Reveal Immune‐Biased Heritability Without Gingival Cell‐Type Resolution
Chengze Wang, Wenyue An, Mengna Lin, Ying Wang, Guoli Yang
10.1111/jre.70179
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Periodontal Salutogenesis: Why Are Some People Resistant to Oral Microbial Dysbiosis and Destructive Inflammation?
Bruno G. Loos, Magda Feres, William V. Giannobile, Hatice Hasturk, Egija Zaura
10.1111/jre.70173
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Impact of Early Occlusal Therapy in Stage III and IV Periodontitis: A Prospective Cohort Study
Rodolfo Gianserra, Michele La Rocca, Vittorio Gianserra, Nicholas Gianserra, Ludovico Sbordone
10.1111/jre.70174
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Peri‐Implant Radiographic Measurements Compared With Intra‐Surgical Assessments: Diagnostic Accuracy and Reproducibility
Era Kakar, Parham Hazrati, Andrea Laureti, Zhaozhao Chen, Hom‐Lay Wang
10.1111/jre.70169
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median time for desk rejection is 2 days. Median time for decision after peer review is 15 days after submission. Proofs must be returned within 48 hours of receipt.
Reformat to Journal of Periodontal Research using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
No article submission charge. Articles exceeding 7 published pages are charged GBP70.00 per additional page. Open Access is available.
Reformat to Journal of Periodontal Research using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
Oral and gingival health research
Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
dental development and anomalies
Immune Response and Inflammation
Bone and Dental Protein Studies
Dental Health and Care Utilization
HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
Dental Radiography and Imaging
Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
Proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans research
Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms
Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
Bone Metabolism and Diseases
Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects
Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities
Cell Adhesion Molecules Research
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Dental Trauma and Treatments
Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis
Bone health and treatments
Bone Tissue Engineering Materials