Acta Stomatologica Croatica

Aims & Scope

The Acta Stomatologica Croatica (ASCRO) is a leading scientific non-profit journal in the field of dental, oral and cranio-facial sciences during the past 44 years in Croatia.

ASCRO publishes original scientific and clinical papers, preliminary communications, case reports, book reviews, letters to the editor and news.

Review articles are published by invitation from the Editor-in-Chief by acclaimed professionals in distinct fields of dental medicine.

All manuscripts are subjected to peer review process.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science
• Embase

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Dentistry, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Dentistry, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Effect of Tobacco Smoking on Salivation

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Nikolina, Martina, Ivan, Marinka

• A Color Stability Comparison of Conventional and CAD/CAM Polymethyl Methacrylate Denture Base Materials

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Cagatay, Melahat, Burc, Canan

• Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Dentistry

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Marin, Marko, Denis, Ivana

• Root and Root Canal Morphology Differences Between Genders: A Comprehensive in-vivo CBCT Study in a Saudi Population

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Mohammed, Gianluca

• The Use of Lasers in Disinfection and Cleaning of Root Canals: a Review

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Ivona, Ivica

• Perceived Stress among Undergraduate Dental Students in Relation to Gender, Clinical Training and Academic Performance

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Esam, Mohammed, Ali, Al-Anood, Mir

• Fluoride Release from Glass Ionomer with Nano Filled Coat and Varnish

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Valentina, Ivana, Sevil, Kristina, Željko, Ana

• Presentation of DMF Index in Croatia and Europe

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Marijana, Tomislav, Vlasta, Željko, Irina

• Long Term Degree of Conversion of two Bulk-Fill Composites

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Matej, Matea, Ozren, Vlatko, Nika, Zrinka

• Quorum Sensing of Periodontal Pathogens

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Darije, Larisa, Ivan