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Journal of Periodontology

Established in 1930, the Journal of Periodontology publishes original papers of the highest scientific quality to support practice, education, and research in periodontics and implant dentistry. As the original peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Periodontology, the primary mission is to publish cutting-edge basic, translational, and clinical science in the fields of periodontology and implantology with content relevant to clinical practitioners, academicians, and researchers. We believe that evidence-based prevention and treatment could help populations achieve optimal oral and overall health.

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Subject Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Impact Factor 3.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0022-3492
eISSN 1943-3670
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No submission fee. Open Access is available after acceptance and is subject to an APC unless a waiver applies.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion(s).
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words. Main body must be formatted as Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. Manuscript must include a plain language summary as a single paragraph of no more than 200 words, up to seven keywords, and transparent disclosure of any use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tools in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References Reference list must not exceed 50 references. References must use AMA style.
Figures & Tables The total combined number of figures and tables must not exceed six. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be included in the main document file.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for Review Articles. The cover letter must summarize the contributors’ work in the review field and address prior meta-analyses or systematic reviews on the topic, why a new one is needed, and whether the number of studies has changed since the last analysis.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Review Articles. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Review Articles have a 4,250-word limit, and the main body text excluding abstract, tables, figures, and references must not exceed 4,000 words. The main body text must include the sections Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. The manuscript must include a plain language summary as a single paragraph of no more than 200 words, up to seven keywords, and transparent disclosure of any use of AI-generated content tools in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References AMA reference style is required.
Figures & Tables Review Articles may include up to 20 additional supplementary items, including figures, tables, and appendices. Tables must be included in the main document file, while figures must be supplied as separate files.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required.
Manuscript Correspondence must not exceed 300 words. Financial associations or other potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed, and any use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tools in manuscript development must be described transparently and in detail in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References Correspondence must include no more than five references. References must follow AMA style.
Figures & Tables Correspondence may include only one figure or table. Figures must be supplied as separate files.
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Commentaries

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Commentaries must include an abstract. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Commentaries of broad interest are limited to 1500 words, and Invited Commentaries are limited to 1000 words. Manuscript must include a plain language summary as a single paragraph of no more than 200 words, up to seven keywords, and transparent disclosure of any use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content tools in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must use AMA style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be included in the main document file.
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Guest Editorials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1500 words. Manuscript must include a data availability statement.
References References must use AMA style.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files.
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Recent Publications

Causal inference in oral health research: Beyond statistical significance toward a causal framework

Jack M. Wolf, Nandita Mitra, Michael Glick

10.1002/jper.70217
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Association between periodontitis and exudative retinal detachment: A population‐based cohort study

Earl Fu, Ming‐Ling Tsai, Tsu‐Hsuan Weng, Chi‐Hsiang Chung, Min‐Wen Fu, Wu‐Chien Chien

10.1002/jper.70197
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AAP President's Address*

Maria L. Geisinger

10.1002/jper.70209
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Beyond statistical significance: Interpreting effect sizes in dental research

Dimitris Sokos, Lotte P. M. Weijdijk, Dagmar Else Slot, G. A van der Weijden

10.1002/jper.70218
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Association between xerostomia and peri‐implant health: A retrospective cohort study

Shahad Alhazmi, Sahar Baniameri, Parham Hazrati, Yousef Amrou, Fatemeh SamavatiJame, Hom‐Lay Wang, Muhammad H. A. Saleh

10.1002/jper.70192
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 19 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for Review Articles and must include a short summary of the contributors' work in the review field, a PICO question, whether a prior meta-analysis or systematic review exists and when, why a new review is needed, and whether there has been a 20% increase in sample size since the last analysis. Clinical studies must also include in the cover letter the registration number and link to the study registration and an explicit statement of when the study was registered and when enrollment commenced.

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What are the publication costs?

No submission fee. The journal is subscription-based and offers an Open Access option after acceptance that is subject to an APC unless a waiver applies.

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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 Oral Health Pathology and Treatment Dental Health and Care Utilization HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations dental development and anomalies Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions Bone Tissue Engineering Materials Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Bone and Dental Protein Studies Dental materials and restorations Immune Response and Inflammation Dental Trauma and Treatments Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine Dental Erosion and Treatment Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects Cleft Lip and Palate Research Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques

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