Author Guidelines

The Journal of Clinical Advances in Dentistry (JCAD) invites submissions of high-quality research in all areas of dentistry and oral health sciences. These guidelines provide detailed instructions for authors on manuscript preparation, formatting, ethical compliance, and submission.

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system. Authors are advised to read these guidelines carefully before preparing their manuscripts.

Types of Articles

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Case Reports and Case Series
  • Clinical Trials
  • Short Communications
  • Editorials, Opinions, and Commentaries
  • Letters to the Editor

General Formatting

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12, double-spaced
  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
  • Page numbers: Bottom right corner

Manuscript Structure

All research articles should include the following sections:

  • Title Page: Title, author names, affiliations, corresponding author details
  • Abstract: 250 words maximum, structured into Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion
  • Keywords: 4–6 keywords (MeSH terms encouraged)
  • Introduction: Brief background and research objectives
  • Methods: Detailed methodology, ethical approval statements
  • Results: Findings presented with appropriate tables/figures
  • Discussion: Interpretation of results in context
  • Conclusion: Key takeaways and clinical relevance
  • Acknowledgments: Funding, contributions, conflict of interest declarations
  • References: Vancouver/NLM citation style

Tables and Figures

  • Tables should be numbered consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.)
  • Figures must be high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi, .jpg or .tif format)
  • Legends should be concise and descriptive

References

References must follow the Vancouver style (NLM format). Example:

Smith J, Brown K. Advances in restorative dentistry. J Clin Adv Dent. 2024;12(3):145–152.

Ethical Considerations

  • Studies involving humans must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki
  • Animal research must follow institutional and national guidelines
  • Clinical trials must be registered in recognized trial registries
  • Informed consent must be obtained and documented

Conflict of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest. Statements must be included in the manuscript.

Submission Process

Manuscripts are submitted via the online submission portal. Authors must upload:

  • Main manuscript file
  • Cover letter
  • Figures and tables (separate files)
  • Ethics approval statement (if applicable)

Peer Review

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. Authors will receive feedback within 4–6 weeks.

FAQs

What file types are accepted?

Word (.doc or .docx) for manuscripts, high-resolution image formats for figures.

Can I suggest reviewers?

Yes, authors may suggest up to 3 potential reviewers.

Is there a word limit?

Original articles: 4000–6000 words; Reviews: up to 8000 words; Case Reports: 2000 words.