Journal profile · Dentistry-Dentistry (miscellaneous)
Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences
ISSN 2383-2754 · Islamic Azad University · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 10 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences is published by Islamic Azad University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Dental materials and restorations, Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments and Oral microbiology and periodontitis research, together about 33.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Oral Surgery and Periodontics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences (JRDMS) is a multidisciplinary, open access, double-blind peer-reviewed quarterly publication covering topics related to dentistry and oral health. The Journal publishes peer-reviewed research articles, literature reviews, case reports, mini reviews, short communications, clinical opinions, treatments and articles concerned with the advancement in relevant methodologies, as well as other key issues relevant to oral health or dentistry. Dentist, Clinical Practitioners, Medical or Health Care Practitioners, Students, Professionals, Clinical Scientists, Oral and Dental Policy-Makers, Dental Educators and Oral, Dental and Craniofacial Researchers could be the audience of this journal. Researchers around the world are encouraged to submit their high-quality papers and exchange ideas and opinions related to their research interests and expertise. Topics covered in the journal are as follows: Endodontics Orthodontics Prosthodontics Periodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cleft Surgery Cranio-maxillofacial trauma Operative Dentistry Evidence-Based Dentistry Forensic Dentistry Geriatric Dentistry Occupational Dentistry Oral Medicine Preventive Dentistry All other dental and oral-related topics.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Dentistry-Dentistry (miscellaneous)
Editor-in-chief Arash AziziPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 6, India 1, Italy 1 (8 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry12.8%
- Endodontics and Root Canal TreatmentsDentistry12.2%
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis researchDentistry8.5%
- Dental Implant Techniques and OutcomesDentistry7.4%
- Periodontal Regeneration and TreatmentsMedicine6.3%
- Dental Radiography and ImagingDentistry5.2%
- Dental Health and Care UtilizationDentistry5%
- Oral Health Pathology and TreatmentDentistry5%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry (miscellaneous) | Q2 | 32/66 | 51st |
| Orthodontics | Q3 | 30/53 | 44th |
| Oral Surgery | Q3 | 61/87 | 30th |
| Dental Hygiene | Q3 | 7/9 | 27th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.16LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 211 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 86 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 106 |
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 67 |
| 2022 | 36 | 36 | 41 |
| 2021 | 14 | 14 | 34 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Peer review
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Page charges
- No page charges
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
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 prepare9 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
- Not considered
- case reports
Article types accepted11
- case reportsThe Journal publishes peer-reviewed research articles, literature reviews, case reports, mini reviews, short communications, clinical opinions, treatments and a…Length not stated
- case reports/ case seriesJRDMS publishes Original articles, Review or Systematic-Meta analysis Articles, Case Reports/ case series, and letters to the editor in any area of medicine.Length not stated
- clinical opinionsThe Journal publishes peer-reviewed research articles, literature reviews, case reports, mini reviews, short communications, clinical opinions, treatments and a…Length not stated
- letters to the editorJRDMS publishes Original articles, Review or Systematic-Meta analysis Articles, Case Reports/ case series, and letters to the editor in any area of medicine.Length not stated
- literature reviewsThe Journal publishes peer-reviewed research articles, literature reviews, case reports, mini reviews, short communications, clinical opinions, treatments and a…Length not stated
- mini reviewsThe Journal publishes peer-reviewed research articles, literature reviews, case reports, mini reviews, short communications, clinical opinions, treatments and a…Length not stated
- original articlesJRDMS publishes Original articles, Review or Systematic-Meta analysis Articles, Case Reports/ case series, and letters to the editor in any area of medicine.Length not stated
- research articlesThe Journal publishes peer-reviewed research articles, literature reviews, case reports, mini reviews, short communications, clinical opinions, treatments and a…Length not stated
- review or systematic-meta analysis articlesJRDMS publishes Original articles, Review or Systematic-Meta analysis Articles, Case Reports/ case series, and letters to the editor in any area of medicine.Length not stated
- short communicationsThe Journal publishes peer-reviewed research articles, literature reviews, case reports, mini reviews, short communications, clinical opinions, treatments and a…Length not stated
- treatmentsThe Journal publishes peer-reviewed research articles, literature reviews, case reports, mini reviews, short communications, clinical opinions, treatments and a…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Plagiarism
- License & copyright
Copyright agreement required with submission Model summary
All submissions to the Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences must be accompanied by a complete copy of a signed cover letter including the copyright agreement by all authors.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access publishing model Model summary
The Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Science follows an open-access publishing model, providing free and immediate access to all content in its archive for readers and interested parties.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism checked using iThenticate Model summary
All articles submitted will be checked using the iThenticate plagiarism detection software.
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
- Islamic Azad University
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2383-2754
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences
How long does peer review take at Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 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 Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: 3–5; Reference style: Vancouver; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; 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 Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences based?
Of the 8 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (6), India (1) and Italy (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences is indexed in Scopus.
Is Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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: .