Archives of Orofacial Sciences

Aims & Scope

The Archives of Orofacial Sciences (AOS) is published by the Penerbit USM, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

The main aim of the AOS is to be a premiere journal of all aspects of orofacial science in Malaysia and internationally.

The focus of AOS will be original articles and case reports comprising interesting and original findings pertaining to the orofacial complex, topics in relation to general dentistry, medical and dental education as well as state of the art dental technology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.3
2024	0.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	25795

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	22

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.134

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

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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.

• Experience of Caregivers Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Accessing Oral Health Care Services: A Qualitative Study

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Datu Mohd Amyril, Normastura, Munirah, Azlina

• Social Media Use and Marketing within the Orthodontic Practice in Malaysia

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Yasmin, Delia Fang Fang, Abang Muhammad Zulhusmi, Nor Nadia

• Electronic Cigarette Vapour and the Impacts on Oral Health: A Review

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Nurul Wahida, Badiah, Nurulhuda

• Use of Social Media in Dental Education: A Single Institutional Study

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Nor Faharina, Azlan

• Characteristics and Dental Treatments of Children under General Anaesthesia

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Saman, Siti Noor Fazliah, Sa’adiah, Zainab, Soon Eu

• A Clinical Audit and Impact of Interventions on Antibiotic Prescribing Practices at a Public Dental Primary Care Clinic

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Sarah Wan-Lin, Diana Brennai, Thaddius Herman

• In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity and Aggregation Abilities of Probiotic Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus salivarius Against Oral Pathogens

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Darshyna Theena, Rosmaliza, Siti Suraiya, Suharni

• Antibacterial Property of Synsepalum dulcificum Leaves Aqueous Extract against Oral Pathogens and its Chemical Compounds

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Hanim Afzan, Nur Karyatee, Noor Azlin Azraini, Zulkhairi, Tuan Nadrah Naim

• A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study on the Morphometry of the Mandibular Molars and Their Relative Root Lengths to the Mandibular Height

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Wei Cheong, Nur Redannia, Nur Nabilah Aisyah

• The Relationship of Dental Anxiety, Behaviour, Temperament and Dental Caries in Children

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Emine, Sinem

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