About JCAD
The Journal of Clinical Advances in Dentistry (JCAD) is a peer-reviewed, international, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the science, practice, and education of dental and oral health. Our mission is to provide a trusted platform for clinicians, researchers, educators, and policy makers to exchange high-quality, evidence-based knowledge that improves oral health outcomes globally.
Our Mission
We aim to disseminate cutting-edge research and clinical innovations in dentistry while fostering a collaborative environment for the international dental community. The journal strives to bridge the gap between clinical practice and academic research, ensuring that advancements translate into meaningful patient care.
Focus Areas
The journal publishes research across all major areas of dentistry, including:
- Preventive and community dentistry
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
- Periodontology and implant dentistry
- Prosthodontics and restorative dentistry
- Endodontics and conservative dentistry
- Oral pathology and microbiology
- Pediatric dentistry
- Digital dentistry and biomaterials
Editorial Independence
The journal maintains full editorial independence. Editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit, ethical standards, and relevance to the field, free from commercial or institutional influence. This ensures integrity and trust in the publication process.
Open Access Commitment
JCAD operates under a Gold Open Access model, ensuring that all content is freely available without subscription barriers. Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, allowing global accessibility and reuse of their work with proper attribution.
Peer Review Standards
All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review by experts in the field. This ensures the quality, originality, and relevance of each article. Our peer review policy aligns with international standards recommended by COPE, ICMJE, and WAME.
Global Reach
The journal welcomes contributions from around the world, with a focus on advancing oral healthcare in both developed and developing countries. We encourage cross-disciplinary collaborations that integrate dentistry with public health, biomedical engineering, material science, and other related domains.
Indexing and Discoverability
JCAD is committed to broad visibility and accessibility. Our long-term goal is inclusion in major abstracting and indexing databases, ensuring the widest possible dissemination and impact for published research.
Commitment to Ethics
Ethical publishing is a cornerstone of our mission. The journal adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and requires compliance with ethical standards in human and animal research, informed consent, and conflict of interest disclosure.
Why Publish with Us?
- Rapid, transparent, and fair peer review
- Global visibility with open access licensing
- Experienced editorial board of leading dental researchers
- Commitment to high ethical and professional publishing standards
- Support for early-career researchers and practitioners
FAQs
Who can submit?
We accept manuscripts from researchers, clinicians, educators, and graduate students worldwide, provided they meet our submission guidelines and ethical standards.
Is there an Article Processing Charge?
Yes, details are provided in the Article Processing Charges section of the site. Waivers and discounts are available for authors from low-income countries.
How quickly is publication?
Our average time from submission to first decision is 4–6 weeks, depending on peer review turnaround and manuscript quality.
What languages are accepted?
We currently publish in English, but we encourage authors to submit translated abstracts to support wider dissemination.
Future Directions
The journal is expanding its digital presence through multimedia content, including video abstracts, clinical case demonstrations, and integration with digital repositories. These innovations aim to enhance the learning experience for dental professionals and students.