Journal profile
Update Dental College Journal
ISSN 2226-8715 · eISSN 2307-3160 · Update Dental College · Bangladesh
Update Dental College Journal: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 24 weeks (community reports); 11 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Update Dental College Journal is published by Update Dental College. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Dental materials and restorations, Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments and Dental Health and Care Utilization, together about 30.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Periodontics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Update Dental College Journal (UpDCJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal, published biannually in April and October by Update Dental College (UpDC). The journal is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and clinical practices within the field of dentistry. It primarily publishes original research, case reports, and review articles, with a focus on clinical, laboratory, and translational studies that address the challenges and innovations in oral health care. While the journal’s primary focus is on the discipline of dentistry, it also welcomes high-quality contributions from other areas of medical and health sciences. The UpDCJ seeks to provide a platform for the global exchange of scientific research and knowledge, welcoming submissions from both domestic and international authors. The journal maintains a strong commitment to the highest ethical standards in scientific publishing and adheres to the guidelines set by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Publication Frequency: The journal is published biannually, in April and October. Anti-plagiarism Policy: Authors should ensure that they have written and submitted only entirely original works, and if they have used the work and/or words of others, that this has been appropriately cited. Plagiarism takes many forms, from "passing off" another's paper as the author's own, to copying or paraphrasing substantial parts of another's paper (without attribution), to claiming results from research conducted by others. Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable. All manuscripts submitted to the Update Dental College Journal will undergo a plagiarism check with commercially available software. Based on the extent of plagiarism, authors may be asked to address any minor duplication or similarity with the previously published work. If plagiarism is detected after publication, the journal will investigate. If plagiarism is established, the journal will notify the authors’ institutions and funding bodies and retract the plagiarised article. To report plagiarism, contact the journal office. Email: updcj@hotmail.com Multiple, duplicate, redundant, or concurrent submissions or publications Papers that fundamentally describe the same study should not be published in more than one journal or primary publication. As a result, authors should not submit an article that has previously been published in another journal for consideration. Submis
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Bangladesh 14, United States 1, United Kingdom 1, Canada 1, Malaysia 1 (19 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry11.1%
- Endodontics and Root Canal TreatmentsDentistry10.7%
- Dental Health and Care UtilizationDentistry8.6%
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis researchDentistry7.4%
- Oral Health Pathology and TreatmentDentistry6%
- dental development and anomaliesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.8%
- Periodontal Regeneration and TreatmentsMedicine5.5%
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsDentistry5.3%
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
DOAJLetPub
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
- h-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.45OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 281 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 16 | 31 |
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | 57 |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 | 78 |
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 89 |
| 2022 | 18 | 18 | 69 |
| 2021 | 18 | 18 | 71 |
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 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- No other fees
- 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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted9, with length limits
- case reportNew interesting and rare cases can be reported. They should be unique, describing a great diagnostic or therapeutic challenge and providing a learning point for…main text ≤ 1,000 words
- case reportsCase ReportsLength not stated
- editorialEditorialLength not stated
- letter to the editorThese should be short and decisive observations. They should preferably be related to articles previously published in the Journal or views expressed in the jou…main text ≤ 500 words
- letter to the editor and correspondenceLetter to the Editor and Correspondence: These should be short and decisive observations.Length not stated
- original articles with high response rates. The text of original articles amounting to up to 3000 words (excluding abstract, references, and tables) should be divimain text ≤ 3,000 words
- original articlesOriginal articles: These include randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic tests, outcome studies, cost-effectiven…Length not stated
- review articleShould be submitted as per SANRA (Scale for the Assessment of Narrative Review Articles) guidelines. Should have structured abstract which should explain the im…Length not stated
- review articlesReview ArticlesLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship Authorship Criteria:
UpDCJ Follow the ICMJE recommends that authorship be based on the following 4 criteria:
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Policies on Conflict of Interest, Human and Animal Rights, and Informed Consent:
Conflict of Interest: A Declaration of Conflicting Interests policy outlines a formal requirement for authors to provide a statement or disclosure regarding any potential conflicts of interest. Conflicts arise when authors, reviewers, or editors have undisclosed interests that may affect their judgments, causing readers to feel misled if revealed later.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Adheres to ICMJE guidelines Model summary
The journal maintains a strong commitment to the highest ethical standards in scientific publishing and adheres to the guidelines set by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
CC BY-4.0 license Model summary
Copyright: UpDC Journal retains ownership copyright. The article published in UpDC journal are solely the opinions of the Author/s; UpDCJ authority do not bear any liability.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open Access policy Model summary
All manuscripts will be published under the Open Access policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review :
Peer review Model summary
Update Dental College Journal (UpDCJ) is a peer-reviewed journal in Bangladesh. Manuscripts submitted to journals are privileged communications that are authors’ private, confidential property, and authors may be harmed by premature disclosure of any or all of a manuscript’s details. We guide our Reviewers therefore should keep manuscripts and the information they contain strictly confidential. Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Anti-plagiarism Policy:
Plagiarism check Model summary
Authors should ensure that they have written and submitted only entirely original works, and if they have used the work and/or words of others, that this has been appropriately cited. Plagiarism takes many forms, from "passing off" another's paper as the author's own, to copying or paraphrasing substantial parts of another's paper (without attribution), to claiming results from research conducted …
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
- Update Dental College
- Country or region
- Bangladesh
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2226-8715
- Electronic ISSN
- 2307-3160
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 16, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Update Dental College Journal
How long does peer review take at Update Dental College Journal?
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 Update Dental College Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Update Dental College Journal based?
Of the 19 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Bangladesh (14), United States (1) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Update Dental College Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Update Dental College Journal is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Update Dental College Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Update Dental College Journal is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
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 2026-08-30). Last updated: .