Author guidelines
Scope and Focus
The Journal of Scientific Advances in Dentistry (JSAD) is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication dedicated to disseminating high-quality research across all areas of dental and oral health sciences. We welcome original research, systematic reviews, narrative reviews, case reports, case series, and clinical studies that advance the understanding and practice of dentistry.
Our journal serves researchers, clinicians, academicians, and dental healthcare professionals worldwide, fostering evidence-based practice and innovation in oral health sciences. We prioritize manuscripts that contribute meaningful scientific insights, improve clinical outcomes, or address emerging challenges in dental education and practice.
Types of Manuscripts
JSAD accepts the following article categories:
Original Research Articles – Novel empirical studies (in vitro, in vivo, clinical trials, surveys) with original data and findings
Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses – Comprehensive synthesis of existing literature following established methodological standards
Narrative Reviews – Authoritative overviews of established or emerging topics in dentistry
Clinical Case Reports and Case Series – Detailed documentation of unusual or instructive clinical presentations
Technical/Methods Articles – Description of novel techniques, protocols, or methodological advancements
Letters to the Editor – Brief commentary on recently published articles or journal topics (typically up to 1500 words)
Editorial and Guest Editorials – Invited commentary on significant developments in dental science
All submissions must be original, unpublished work not simultaneously under review elsewhere.
Manuscript Structure and Formatting
1 General Guidelines
Language: English (American or British English spelling acceptable, but must be consistent)
Length: Original research articles typically 3000–7000 words (excluding abstract and references); reviews 4000–8000 words; case reports 1500–3000 words
Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF with editable text
Font: Times New Roman, 12-point, 1.5 line spacing
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Page numbering: Include page numbers on all pages
File naming: Use format [First Author Last Name]_Manuscript_JSAD.docx
2 Manuscript Organization
Title Page
Title: Concise (no more than 15 words), descriptive of the study design and primary outcome
Author names and affiliations: Full names with highest academic degree; list institution, department, city, state/province, postal code, and country for each author
Corresponding author: Include full name, email, and telephone number
Acknowledgments: Brief recognition of funding sources, technical assistance, or significant contributions from non-authors
Funding statement: Declare all sources of financial support, grants, or equipment donations
Conflict of Interest: Each author must declare any financial, professional, or personal conflicts that could influence interpretation of the work
Data Availability: State whether data will be made available upon request or are publicly accessible
Abstract (for Original Research and Case Series)
Length: 250 words maximum
Structure: Background, Objectives, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusions, and Keywords (separate section)
Content: Summarize the rationale, methods, key findings, and implications; should be self-contained and intelligible without reference to the main text
Avoid: Citations, acronyms not previously defined, and speculative statements
Keywords
Include 5–8 relevant keywords or phrases
Use Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terminology where possible
Separate terms with semicolons
Main Text
Original Research Articles should follow this structure:
Introduction – Briefly establish the problem, review relevant background, and clearly state the research question or hypothesis. End with explicit objectives.
Materials and Methods – Provide sufficient detail for replication:
Study design and participant/specimen selection criteria
Detailed description of procedures, instruments, materials, or techniques
Statistical methods and software used (if applicable)
Ethical approval information and informed consent procedures
Conflict of interest and funding disclosures
Results – Present findings objectively:
Use tables and figures to highlight key data
Describe numerical results with appropriate statistical measures (means, standard deviations, confidence intervals, p-values)
Avoid interpretation or subjective commentary
Discussion – Interpret findings in context:
Compare results to existing literature
Discuss consistency or discrepancy with prior studies
Explain limitations openly
Address clinical or research implications
Avoid overstating conclusions beyond the data
Conclusions – Concise summary of what the study demonstrates and its relevance to practice or future research
References – Formatted according to guidelines below
For Reviews, Case Reports, and Other Formats:
Follow similar structure adapted to article type (e.g., Case Reports include Case Presentation and Relevant Literature sections)
Guidelines will be provided at acceptance if your proposed structure differs
Tables and Figures
1 Guidelines
Placement: Embed tables and figures at the end of the manuscript after the Reference section; cite in text by number (Figure 1, Table 1)
Quality: Submit high-resolution figures (minimum 300 dpi for images, 600 dpi for line art)
File formats: TIFF, JPEG, or PNG preferred
Legends: Provide concise, descriptive captions for all figures and tables
Footnotes: Use for explanations of abbreviations or statistical notes (indicated by superscript letters or asterisks)
Number limit: Typically no more than 6 figures and 8 tables; larger numbers require justification
Tables: Should be created in Word or Excel; do not submit image files of tables
Figures: Original photographs, graphs, or diagrams; radiographs and clinical images should be de-identified
2 Figure Guidelines
Black and white or color figures are acceptable
Clearly label axes in graphs
Include scale bars on microscopy images
Clinical photographs must maintain patient confidentiality
References
Style: Vancouver style (numbered citations)
Format examples:
Single author: Last Name Initial(s). Title of article. Journal Title Year;Volume(Issue):Pages.
Example: Kumar V. Advances in prosthodontic materials. J Dent Res. 2024;15(3):234-241.
Multiple authors (up to 6): LastName I, LastName I, LastName I. Title of article. Journal Title Year;Volume(Issue):Pages.
Example: Kumar V, Arya G, Kaur N, Sharma R, Singh A, Patel M. Clinical outcomes in digital dentistry. J Oral Health. 2024;18(2):112-125.
More than 6 authors: List first 6 authors, then "et al."
Book chapter: Author I. Chapter title. In: Editor I, ed. Book Title. Edition. City: Publisher; Year. Pages.
Website: Last Name I. Title of page. Website name. URL. Accessed Month Day, Year.
Number of references: Typically 20–50 for original research; up to 80 for comprehensive reviews
Citation placement: Superscript numbers in text; list all references in numerical order on a separate page
Avoid: Unpublished data, personal communications (cite only if essential; place in text as "[personal communication, Author Initials, Year]")
Special Requirements
1 Ethical Considerations
Human research: Manuscripts reporting research on human subjects must include evidence of institutional ethics committee approval and informed written consent
Animal research: Studies involving animals must comply with ARRIVE guidelines and demonstrate institutional approval for animal care and use
Patient confidentiality: Remove all identifying information (names, initials, medical record numbers) from images and clinical descriptions
Conflict of interest: Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that might bias their work
2 Statistical Reporting
Report appropriate descriptive statistics (mean ± standard deviation for continuous variables; frequencies and percentages for categorical data)
Include confidence intervals (typically 95%) rather than or in addition to p-values
Specify the statistical tests used and justify their appropriateness to your data
State significance level (typically α = 0.05) a priori
Clearly distinguish between primary and secondary outcomes
3 Study Registration
For clinical trials, provide the registration number (ClinicalTrials.gov or similar registry). Include this in the Methods section and on the title page.
Submission Process
1 Manuscript Submission
Prepare your manuscript according to these guidelines
Submit via our online manuscript management system at manuscriptflow.net/journal/jsad/login
Create an author account and follow step-by-step submission instructions
Upload the main manuscript file plus any supplementary materials
Provide a cover letter (see below)
2 Cover Letter
Include the following in your cover letter:
Statement that the work is original, has not been previously published, and is not under review elsewhere
Brief summary of the work's significance and novelty
Confirmation that all authors have reviewed the manuscript and agree to authorship
Declaration of conflicts of interest
Suggest 3–5 potential reviewers with no institutional affiliation to your group (optional)
Any other relevant information (e.g., preliminary acceptance elsewhere, work in press)
3 Supplementary Materials
Supplementary files (detailed protocols, additional tables, extended literature reviews, or multimedia files) may be submitted and will be published online with your article if accepted.
Review Process
1 Editorial Assessment
Upon submission, the editorial office conducts a preliminary check for:
Compliance with formatting guidelines
Relevance to journal scope
Ethical approval documentation
Avoidance of simultaneous submission
Manuscripts failing to meet basic criteria may be desk-rejected. Authors will be notified within 2 weeks of submission.
2 Peer Review
Manuscripts passing initial assessment undergo single or double-blind peer review by two or more experts in the relevant field. The review process typically takes 4–8 weeks.
3 Outcomes
After peer review, you will receive one of the following decisions:
Accept: Manuscript accepted as submitted (rare)
Minor revisions: Accepted pending small changes; resubmit revised manuscript with response letter
Major revisions: Requires substantial modifications; resubmit for re-review
Reject: Does not meet acceptance criteria; authors may appeal or revise for resubmission to another journal
4 Revision and Resubmission
When resubmitting a revised manuscript:
Submit a detailed response letter addressing each reviewer comment point-by-point
Clearly mark changes in the revised manuscript (e.g., track changes or colored text)
Resubmit within 60 days of the revision decision; otherwise, the manuscript may be treated as a new submission
Proofs and Publication
Once accepted, your manuscript enters production. You will receive page proofs for final review. Corrections should be limited to factual errors or printer's errors; substantive changes cannot be made at this stage.
Your article will be assigned a DOI and published online. Notification of online publication will be sent to the corresponding author.
Open Access and Copyright
JSAD is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license. This means:
Your work is freely available online to readers worldwide
Users may download, copy, and distribute your work with appropriate attribution
Authors retain copyright
No publication fees are charged
Contact Information
Editorial Office
Journal of Scientific Advances in Dentistry
REVO Publication
Email: editor@dentistryjournal.org
Website: dentistryjournal.org
Manuscript Submission: manuscriptflow.net/journal/jsad/login