Journal profile · DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Pediatric Dental Journal
ISSN 0917-2394 · eISSN 1880-3997 · Elsevier
Pediatric Dental Journal: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,550; review about 88 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 33 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Pediatric Dental Journal 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 dental development and anomalies, Dental Health and Care Utilization and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, together about 30.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Oral Surgery. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The official Journal of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry and The Pediatric Dentistry Association of AsiaThe Pediatric Dental Journal is published three times a year to promote the research, practice and education specifically related to pediatric dentistry. It is the official publication of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry and The Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia. The Society invites submission of original research and case reports.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Editor-in-chief Michiyo Matsumoto-NakanoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Japan 18, South Korea 5, United States 4, Thailand 2, Hong Kong, China 1 (35 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- dental development and anomaliesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology11.5%
- Dental Health and Care UtilizationDentistry10.3%
- Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyDentistry9%
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis researchDentistry8.5%
- Dental Radiography and ImagingDentistry5.7%
- Dental Trauma and TreatmentsHealth Professions5.7%
- Endodontics and Root Canal TreatmentsDentistry5.2%
- Dental Erosion and TreatmentDentistry4.6%
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
PubMedPublisher website
Other: Crossref
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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)
- 1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.39LetPub ·
- h-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 77OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.78OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 23.16%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 35LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 708 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 33 | 13 | 22 |
| 2024 | 28 | 8 | 45 |
| 2023 | 34 | 12 | 103 |
| 2022 | 27 | 6 | 69 |
| 2021 | 43 | 7 | 320 |
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
88 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
- Submission to first decision
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 34 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 88 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single 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 2,550 / EUR 2,390 / GBP 2,040 / JPY 316,280 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,550 | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
Article types accepted3, with length limits
- case reportCase reports should describe new observations of diseases, clinical findings or novel/unique treatment outcomes relevant to practicing stomatologists, should be…main text ≤ 1,500 words · abstract ≤ 100 words
- research paperThe Journal publishes review article, research paper and case report.main text ≤ 6,000 words
- review articleSystematic reviews seek to collect and critically assess all evidence that fits pre-specified criteria to answer a clinical question pertaining to the cause, di…main text ≤ 6,000 words · abstract ≤ 250 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, 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 Authorship
All authors should have made substantial contributions to all of the following: The conception and design of the study, or acquisition of data, or analysis and interpretation of data. Drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content. Final approval of the version to be submitted. Authors should appoint a corresponding author to communicate with the journal during t…
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: Employment Consultancies Stock ownership Honoraria Paid expert testimony Patent applications or registrations Grants or any other funding The declarations tool should always be completed. Au…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data statement encouraged Model summary
To foster transparency, you are encouraged to state the availability of any data at submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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 gold 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
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors to determine suitability for publication in this journal. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to 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 will…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharing Authors 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. Use of inclusive language Inclusive language acknowledges diversity, conveys respect to all people, is sensitive to differences, and promo…
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
- 0917-2394
- Electronic ISSN
- 1880-3997
- Society / sponsor
- Japanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry and The Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Pediatric Dental Journal
What CAS zone is Pediatric Dental Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Pediatric Dental Journal 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 Pediatric Dental Journal?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.2, h-index 20.
How long does peer review take at Pediatric Dental Journal?
The publisher reports about 88 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 Pediatric Dental Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation. 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 Pediatric Dental Journal based?
Of the 35 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Japan (18), South Korea (5) and United States (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Pediatric Dental Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Pediatric Dental Journal is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Pediatric Dental Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Pediatric Dental Journal is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,550.
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: .