Journal profile
Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
ISSN 2008-2185 · Tehran University of Medical Sciences · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences: impact factor 5.8 (journal website); fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 74 days (submission to acceptance, publisher).
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences is published by Tehran University of Medical Sciences. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Dental materials and restorations, Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments and Anatomy and Medical Technology, together about 41.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Dentistry is the leading international dental journal within the field of Restorative Dentistry. Placing an emphasis on publishing novel and high-quality research papers, the Journal aims to influence the practice of dentistry at clinician, research, industry and policy-maker level on an international basis.Topics covered include the management of dental disease, periodontology, endodontology, operative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, dental biomaterials science, long-term clinical trials including epidemiology and oral health, technology transfer of new scientific instrumentation or procedures, as well as clinically relevant oral biology and translational research.The Journal of Dentistry will publish original scientific research papers including short communications. It is also interested in publishing review articles and leaders in themed areas which will be linked to new scientific research. Conference proceedings are also welcome and expressions of interest should be communicated to the Editor.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Christopher LynchPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 4%); most named United Kingdom 20, Germany 17, United States 14, Switzerland 10, Italy 9 (146 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry20.8%
- Endodontics and Root Canal TreatmentsDentistry12.5%
- Anatomy and Medical TechnologyEngineering8.3%
- Concrete and Cement Materials ResearchEngineering4.2%
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and TherapiesMedicine4.2%
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine4.2%
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis researchDentistry4.2%
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsDentistry4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
Indexed in: no record yet.
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 5.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 7.8Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
74 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 24 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 29 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 74 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewLetPub
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | IRR 10,000,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | IRR 10,000,000 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,920 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
Article types accepted10
- case reportContributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication: - Original Research Reports: maximum length 6 printed pages approximatel…Length not stated
- digital dentistry section: full length articlesDigital Dentistry Section: Full Length Articles: maximum length 6 printed pages approximately 20 word processed pages, including illustrations and tables.Length not stated
- digital dentistry section: review articlesDigital Dentistry Section: Review Articles: maximum length 10 printed pages, approximately 33 word processed pages, including illustrations and tables.Length not stated
- digital dentistry section: short communicationsDigital Dentistry Section: Short Communications: maximum length 2 printed pages, approximately 7 word processed pages, including illustrations.Length not stated
- original researchContributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication: - Original Research Reports: maximum length 6 printed pages approximatel…Length not stated
- original research reportsOriginal Research Reports: maximum length 6 printed pages approximately 20 word processed pages, including illustrations and tables.Length not stated
- review articleContributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication: - Original Research Reports: maximum length 6 printed pages approximatel…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles: maximum length 10 printed pages, approximately 33 word processed pages, including illustrations and tables.Length not stated
- short communicationContributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication: - Original Research Reports: maximum length 6 printed pages approximatel…Length not stated
- short communication for rapid publicationShort communication for rapid publication: maximum length 2 printed pages, approximately 7 word processed pages, including illustrations.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2008-2185
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
What is the impact factor of Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 5.8; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; h-index 5.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences?
The publisher reports about 74 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 24 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX and Word. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences based?
Of the 146 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 4%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (20), Germany (17) and United States (14). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Is Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .