Journal profile · DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology
ISSN 2212-5558 · eISSN 2212-5566 · Elsevier
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.5 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,700; review about 126 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 209 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments and Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment, together about 32.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Surgery. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology is the official journal of the Asian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Japanese Society of Oral Pathology. It is also the official English-language journal of the Japanese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Japanese Association of Oral Medicine, the Japanese Academy of Maxillofacial Implants and the Japanese Society for the Temporomandibular Joint.Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology aims to publish scientific research related to oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology.The journal covers a wide scope of oral and maxillofacial sciences including:Oral OncologyOral RadiologyOral BiologyThe Journal welcomes papers from all regions throughout the world.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Editor-in-chief Yoshiki HamadaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 1%); most named Japan 50, Taiwan, China 9, South Korea 9, United States 3, India 3 (84 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyDentistry16.6%
- Bone Tumor Diagnosis and TreatmentsMedicine8.9%
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine6.8%
- Tumors and Oncological CasesMedicine5.3%
- Dental Radiography and ImagingDentistry4.1%
- Ear and Head TumorsMedicine4.1%
- Head and Neck Cancer StudiesMedicine4%
- Head and Neck Surgical OncologyMedicine3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
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)
- 0.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.38LetPub ·
- h-index
- 23OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 130OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.71OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 15.87%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 187LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,049 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 138 | 35 | 8 |
| 2025 | 209 | 73 | 94 |
| 2024 | 161 | 66 | 259 |
| 2023 | 165 | 51 | 297 |
| 2022 | 135 | 46 | 243 |
| 2021 | 140 | 33 | 440 |
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
126 dayssubmission to acceptance
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
- First decision after review
- 51 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 126 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,700 / EUR 2,530 / GBP 2,160 / JPY 334,880 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,700 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8
- book reviewThe Journal publishes original research papers, clinical observations, review articles, viewpoints, commentaries, technical notes, case reports, book reviews, a…Length not stated
- case reportThe Journal publishes original research papers, clinical observations, review articles, viewpoints, commentaries, technical notes, case reports, book reviews, a…Length not stated
- commentaryThe Journal publishes original research papers, clinical observations, review articles, viewpoints, commentaries, technical notes, case reports, book reviews, a…Length not stated
- letters to the editorThe Journal publishes original research papers, clinical observations, review articles, viewpoints, commentaries, technical notes, case reports, book reviews, a…Length not stated
- original research paperThe Journal publishes original research papers, clinical observations, review articles, viewpoints, commentaries, technical notes, case reports, book reviews, a…Length not stated
- review articleThe Journal publishes original research papers, clinical observations, review articles, viewpoints, commentaries, technical notes, case reports, book reviews, a…Length not stated
- technical noteThe Journal publishes original research papers, clinical observations, review articles, viewpoints, commentaries, technical notes, case reports, book reviews, a…Length not stated
- viewpointThe Journal publishes original research papers, clinical observations, review articles, viewpoints, commentaries, technical notes, case reports, book reviews, a…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 in scientific writing
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 Authorship
All authors should have made substantial contributions to all of the following: (1) the conception and design of the study, or acquisition of data, or analysis and interpretation of data, (2) drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content, (3) final approval of the version to be submitted.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of interest
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence (bias) their work. Examples of potential conflicts of interest include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding. See also https://www.elsevier.com/conflictsofint…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Upon acceptance of an article, authors will be asked to complete a 'Journal Publishing Agreement' (see more information on this). An e-mail will be sent to the corresponding author confirming receipt of the manuscript together with a 'Journal Publishing Agreement' form or a link to the online version of this agreement.Subscribers may reproduce tables of contents or prepare lists of articles includ…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Please visit our Open Access page for more information about open access publishing in this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review
This journal operates a double anonymized review process. All contributions will be initially assessed by the editor for suitability for the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers to assess the scientific quality of the paper. The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles. The Editor'…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Please note that preprints can be shared anywhere at any time, in line with Elsevier's sharing policy. Sharing your preprints e.g. on a preprint server will not count as prior publication (see 'Multiple, redundant or concurrent publication' for more information).
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
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 2212-5558
- Electronic ISSN
- 2212-5566
- Society / sponsor
- Asian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Japanese Society of Oral Pathology
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology
What CAS zone is Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.5; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 0.8, h-index 23.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology?
The publisher reports about 126 days (submission to acceptance). 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 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. 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 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology based?
Of the 84 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 1%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Japan (50), Taiwan, China (9) and South Korea (9). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,700.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .