Journal profile · Dentistry-Dentistry (all)
ORAL and Implantology
ISSN 1974-5648 · eISSN 2035-2468 · CIC Edizioni Internazionali s.r.l.
ORAL and Implantology: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; 29 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
ORAL and Implantology is published by CIC Edizioni Internazionali s.r.l.. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes, Dental materials and restorations and Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, together about 39.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Periodontics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
"Oral and Implantology" is a bi-monthly peer-reviewed open-access journal that publishes cutting-edge research, pioneering techniques, and new clinical practices. The journal aims to bridge the gap between research and clinical application, offering a platform for exchanging knowledge among researchers, clinicians, and professionals. The journal encompasses a broad range of topics within oral health and implantology, including but not limited to: - Clinical research and trials - Advanced dental techniques and technologies - Case studies and clinical case reports - Reviews of current literature and emerging trends - Innovations in dental materials and procedures - Interdisciplinary research that enhances oral health care
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Dentistry-Dentistry (all)
Editor-in-chief Marco GargariPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Dental Implant Techniques and OutcomesDentistry19.3%
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry12.2%
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsDentistry8.4%
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis researchDentistry7.1%
- Periodontal Regeneration and TreatmentsMedicine5.6%
- Dental Radiography and ImagingDentistry5.4%
- Scientific and Engineering Research TopicsDentistry4.9%
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplastyMedicine3.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | Q3 | 71/135 | 47th |
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
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- 2.1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.12LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.12LetPub ·
- h-index
- 23OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 51OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.2OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 210 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 9 | 141 |
| 2025 | 29 | 29 | 247 |
| 2024 | 71 | 71 | 177 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 198 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 246 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 218 |
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
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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 accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | EUR 820 | Yes | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- 3–10
- Reference style
- ACS
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted12, with length limits
- abstract books and conference proceedingsConference proceedings consist of a collection of abstracts and/or posters that were presented at an association’s conference.Length not stated
- brief communicationBrief Communications are short manuscripts that have important and generally preliminary data on a specific issue. They are considered for publication only if o…Length not stated
- brief communicationsBrief Communications are short manuscripts that have important and generally preliminary data on a specific issue.Length not stated
- case reportCase Reports will be considered for publication only if of particular interest and if accompanied by a review of the literature on the specific topic covered in…main text ≤ 300 words · abstract ≤ 300 words
- case reportsCase Reports will be considered for publication only if of particular interest and if accompanied by a review of the literature on the specific topic covered in…Length not stated
- clinical trialsAll clinical trials submitted to Oral and Implantology for consideration of publication must be registered in accordance with the ICMJE recommendation.Length not stated
- editorialsEditorials are short articles that provide an insight into issues of topical importance to the journal’s target audience or researchers.Length not stated
- letters to the editorLetters to the Editor consist of comments on an article previously published on Oral and implantology.Length not stated
- literature reviewsA literature review is an examination of academic sources that offers a summary of a specific subject.Length not stated
- original articlesOriginal Articles should present novel work that makes a significant impact within the aims and scope of the journal, and which provides an important advancemen…Length not stated
- systematic reviewA systematic review is a thorough examination of a clearly defined question, using structured and transparent methods to locate, select, and critically evaluate…Length not stated
- systematic reviews and meta-analysesA systematic review is a thorough examination of a clearly defined question, using structured and transparent methods to locate, select, and critically evaluate…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Plagiarism, Preprints, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use
AI use must be disclosed at submission in the cover letter and in a statement at the end of the manuscript; authors are responsible for AI-produced material and must declare no plagiarism, including figures. Model summary
At submission, the authors must disclose whether and how they used artificial intelligence or assisted technologies in the production of the study (including figures) in the cover letter as well as in the manuscript in an appropriate statement at the end of the text.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship
Authorship is limited to substantial contributors, with contributions indicated per CRediT-like categories (Conceptualization, Methodology, etc.). Model summary
Authorship must include and be limited to those who have contributed substantially to the work.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest
Conflicts of interest must be disclosed; if none, state 'The authors declare no conflict of interest.' Model summary
Conflicts of Interest: Authors should disclose any personal circumstances or interests that might be seen as influencing the presentation or interpretation of the research findings.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Sharing
All financial support and grants, including funds for publication expenses, must be disclosed. Model summary
To enhance transparency and enable the reuse of search strategies, authors are strongly encouraged to share their search methods, template data collection forms, extracted data from included studies, risk of bias assessments for those studies, and evaluations of the certainty of the evidence in supplementary materials or in the Data Availability section. Besides providing search strategies, resear…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Case reports require an informed consent statement; consent should be obtained from the patient or parents if a minor. Model summary
Case Reports have to include the informed consent statement. Permission or written consent should be obtained to draft the manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Written permission from the copyright holder is required to reproduce text, tables, or figures, even from the author's own published work. Model summary
If you plan to reproduce text, tables, or figures from a published source, you must first obtain written permission from the copyright holder (usually the publisher).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere; plagiarism and double publication are combated and may lead to investigation and retraction. Model summary
Submitted manuscripts must represent original research not previously published nor being considered for publication elsewhere. The editors combat plagiarism, double publication, and scientific misconduct.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses must follow PRISMA, include a completed checklist, and registration (e.g., PROSPERO or INPLASY) is strongly encouraged. Model summary
According to the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), to conduct and present details of the methodology of a systematic review or meta-analysis, the Authors must follow the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Reporting Guidelines and Protocol Registration
Clinical trials must be prospectively registered per ICMJE; retrospective registration at submission does not fulfill requirements. Model summary
According to the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), to conduct and present details of the methodology of a systematic review or meta-analysis, the Authors must follow the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). For transparency, authors must include a completed PRISMA checklist (or a similar reporting checklist, if app…
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
- CIC Edizioni Internazionali s.r.l.
- ISSN
- 1974-5648
- Electronic ISSN
- 2035-2468
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 18, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about ORAL and Implantology
What are the manuscript requirements of ORAL and Implantology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: 3–10; Reference style: ACS; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not 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.
Which databases index ORAL and Implantology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, ORAL and Implantology is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is ORAL and Implantology open access, and what is the APC?
ORAL and Implantology is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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: .