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The Korean Journal of Orthodontics

Korean Journal of Orthodontics is the clinical journal of the Korean Association of Orthodontists. It publishes article categories including original articles, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, case reports, brief reports, reader's forum contributions, and videos. The journal lists pISSN 2234-7518 and eISSN 2005-372X and shows a 2024 impact factor of 2.3.

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Subject Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Impact Factor 2.3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2234-7518
eISSN 2005-372X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC of USD 350 for all accepted manuscripts; invited review articles are exempt from APCs.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Articles. Abstract must be 250 words or less. Abstract should be structured.
Manuscript Body text must not exceed 3,500 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, and illustrations. Manuscript must include Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgements, Author Contributions, Conflicts of Interest, Funding, References, Legends for Illustrations, Tables, and Illustrations. Manuscript must include up to four keywords beneath the abstract selected from the Keywords List in the e-submission system.
References References should be approximately 30 citations with a maximum of 50. References must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, journal titles must be abbreviated according to Index Medicus, and references with more than six authors must list the first six followed by “et al.”.
Figures & Tables Original Articles may include a maximum of seven tables and up to 15 figures. Tables and illustrations must not be embedded in the body of the text, and illustration locations must be indicated within the text. Tables must be numbered consecutively in citation order, have a brief title, be cited in the text, and explain nonstandard abbreviations in footnotes.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript body must not exceed 5,000 words.
References References must be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and list up to six authors before adding "et al."
Figures & Tables Tables and illustrations must not be embedded in the manuscript body, and figure locations must be indicated within the text.
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Meta Analysis

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript body must not exceed 5,000 words.
References References must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, journal titles must be abbreviated according to Index Medicus, and references with more than six authors must list the first six followed by “et al.”.
Figures & Tables Tables and illustrations must not be embedded in the manuscript body, and illustration locations must be indicated in the text.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript body must not exceed 5,000 words.
References References must be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited, journal titles must be abbreviated according to Index Medicus, and references with more than six authors must list the first six followed by “et al.”.
Figures & Tables Tables and illustrations must not be embedded in the body of the text, and illustration locations must be indicated within the text. Tables must be numbered consecutively in citation order, have a brief title, be cited in the text, and explain nonstandard abbreviations in footnotes.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for Case Reports when there is no Materials and Methods section. The cover letter must provide IRB approval when the Case Report does not have a Materials and Methods section.
Abstract An abstract is required for Case Reports. The abstract must be 250 words.
Manuscript The manuscript body must not exceed 3,500 words. Case Reports preferably include introduction, diagnosis and etiology, treatment objectives, treatment alternatives, treatment progress, results, discussion, and conclusions.
References Case Reports may include up to 30 references. References must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, journal titles must use Index Medicus abbreviations, and references with more than six authors must list the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Case Reports may include up to 15 figures and up to 5 tables. Tables and illustrations must not be embedded in the manuscript text, and illustration locations must be indicated in the text.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be under 150 words. Abstract is not required to be structured.
Manuscript Main text must be under 1,500 words.
References References may include up to 30 entries. References must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, journal titles must use Index Medicus abbreviations, and references with more than six authors must list the first six followed by “et al.”.
Figures & Tables No more than ten tables or figures combined may be included. Tables and illustrations must not be embedded in the manuscript text, and illustration locations must be indicated within the text.
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Randomized Clinical Trials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript requirements are not specified.
References References must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, use Index Medicus journal title abbreviations, and list up to six authors before adding “et al.” when there are more than six authors.
Figures & Tables Tables and illustrations must not be embedded in the manuscript body, and illustration locations must be indicated in the text.
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Recent Publications

Hypodontia in the Korean orthodontic population: Prevalence and characteristics of a nationwide multicenter study

Sung-Hun Kim, Yong-Il Kim, Seong-Sik Kim, Soo-Byung Park, Dong-Soon Choi, Ho-Jin Kim, Kyung-A Kim, Mo-Hyeon Lee, Sung-Hwan Choi, Sung-Kwon Choi, Kyung-Min Clara Lee, Young-Mi Jeon, Seorin Jeong, Youn-Kyung Choi

10.4041/kjod25.369
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Aligners do shed microplastics: Evidence is clear, clinical risk is not

Sung-Hoon Lim

10.4041/kjod56.3e
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Senior orthodontic treatment: A comprehensive analysis of patient motivation, distribution, and treatment outcomes

Jinsuk Lee, Jung-Yul Cha, Hyung Seog Yu, Ji-Hyun Lee, Kyung-Ho Kim, Chooryung Judi Chung

10.4041/kjod26.002
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Micro-CT evaluation of aligner fit and thickness in 3D-printed and thermoformed aligners: Differences in relation to inner-surface offset design and tooth regions

Ho-Jin Kim, Hyo-Sang Park

10.4041/kjod25.310
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Aesthetic Component of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN): Can large language models match the performance of orthodontists?

Arda Arısan, Celal Genҫ, Gökhan Serhat Duran

10.4041/kjod25.320
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Published six times per year in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for selected series such as case reports that have no Materials and Methods section to provide IRB approval.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charge of USD 350 for all accepted manuscripts. No submission, review, or additional fees are charged beyond the APC. Invited review articles are exempt from APCs.

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Research Topics

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Dental materials and restorations dental development and anomalies Dental Radiography and Imaging Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes Cleft Lip and Palate Research Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques Dental Erosion and Treatment Dental Trauma and Treatments Consumer Perception and Purchasing Behavior Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Facial Trauma and Fracture Management Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies Dental Research and COVID-19 Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Legal and Regulatory Analysis Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies Military Technology and Strategies Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments

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