Submission Guidelines and Manuscript Preparation

The Journal of Clinical Advances in Dentistry (JCAD) welcomes submissions from researchers, clinicians, and academicians across all fields of dentistry. Authors are required to adhere to the following submission and manuscript preparation guidelines to ensure a smooth and efficient review and publication process.

Submissions must be made electronically via the journal’s online submission system. Manuscripts not following these guidelines may be returned to authors for correction prior to peer review.

Checklist Before Submission

  • Manuscript formatted according to journal requirements
  • All authors have approved the final version
  • Conflict of interest statement included
  • Ethics approval and informed consent (if applicable)
  • Figures and tables uploaded as separate high-resolution files
  • References formatted in Vancouver (NLM) style

File Requirements

  • Main manuscript file: Word format (.doc or .docx)
  • Figures: JPEG/TIFF, minimum 300 dpi resolution
  • Tables: Editable text, not images
  • Supplementary files: Data, appendices, multimedia

Manuscript Preparation

Title Page

  • Title: Concise, informative, and limited to 20 words
  • Authors: Full names, affiliations, and ORCID IDs
  • Corresponding author: Contact details with email and phone number

Abstract

Structured abstract (≤250 words) with the following sub-sections: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion.

Keywords

Provide 4–6 keywords (preferably MeSH terms) to aid indexing and discoverability.

Main Text

The manuscript body should include:

  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments
  • References

Figures and Tables

  • Figures numbered consecutively (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2)
  • Legends provided for each figure and table
  • Tables must be editable; avoid submitting as images

References

References must follow the Vancouver style. Example:

Patel R, Kumar S. Advances in endodontic microsurgery. J Clin Adv Dent. 2023;11(2):134–141.

Ethical Requirements

  • Human studies: Declaration of Helsinki compliance
  • Animal studies: Institutional animal care guidelines
  • Clinical trials: Registry ID (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov)
  • Informed consent required for case reports with identifiable information

Submission Process

  1. Register or log in to the journal’s online system
  2. Upload manuscript and supplementary files
  3. Provide metadata: title, abstract, keywords, author details
  4. Confirm conflicts of interest and ethics approvals
  5. Submit for editorial review

Peer Review Process

JCAD uses a double-blind peer review system. Authors can expect an initial decision within 4–6 weeks. Revisions must be submitted within the timeframe specified in the editor’s decision letter.

Language and Style

Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English. Authors for whom English is not a first language are encouraged to seek professional editing services.

FAQs

Do I need to submit a cover letter?

Yes, a cover letter explaining the significance of the study is mandatory.

What is the word limit for submissions?

Original research: 4000–6000 words; Reviews: up to 8000 words; Case reports: ≤2000 words.

Can I submit a preprint?

Yes, preprints are accepted but must be declared upon submission.