Aims and Scope

The International Journal of Dental Discovery and Research (IJDDR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal committed to publishing high-quality research that advances knowledge, innovation, and evidence-based practice in the field of dental sciences. The primary aim of the journal is to provide a rigorous academic platform for researchers, clinicians, academicians, and industry professionals to disseminate original scientific findings, critical reviews, and clinically relevant studies that contribute to the global development of dentistry.

IJDDR seeks to bridge the gap between basic dental research, clinical application, and technological innovation by encouraging interdisciplinary and translational research. The journal places strong emphasis on originality, methodological rigor, ethical research conduct, and academic integrity. Through its structured peer-review process and international editorial oversight, IJDDR strives to maintain high publication standards aligned with the expectations of major abstracting and indexing databases, including Scopus.

The scope of the journal is broad and inclusive, covering all major and emerging areas of dental science. IJDDR welcomes manuscripts that explore fundamental research, applied clinical investigations, public health perspectives, and technological advancements that have a measurable impact on dental education, patient care, and oral health policy. The journal also encourages submissions that address global oral health challenges, innovative treatment modalities, digital transformation in dentistry, and interdisciplinary collaborations with medical, biomedical, and material sciences.

Scope of the Journal includes, but is not limited to:

  • Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

  • Prosthodontics, Implantology, and Maxillofacial Prosthetics

  • Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

  • Periodontology and Oral Implant Sciences

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry

  • Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology

  • Public Health Dentistry and Community Oral Health

  • Dental Materials, Biomaterials, and Tissue Engineering

  • Digital Dentistry, CAD/CAM, Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry, and Dental Informatics

  • Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry

  • Forensic Odontology

  • Interdisciplinary Dental and Medical Research

  • Evidence-based Dentistry and Systematic Reviews

IJDDR publishes a wide range of article types, including original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical trials, observational studies, case reports, technical notes, and short communications, provided they demonstrate scientific merit, originality, and relevance to the dental research community.

By promoting global collaboration, ethical publishing practices, and transparent peer review, the International Journal of Dental Discovery and Research aims to serve as a reliable and credible source of scientific knowledge for researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers. The journal aspires to enhance its international visibility and academic impact through continuous quality improvement and adherence to best practices recommended by leading indexing agencies such as Scopus.