Australian Dental Journal

Aims & Scope

The Australian Dental Journal provides a forum for the exchange of information about new and significant research in dentistry, promoting the discipline of dentistry in Australia and throughout the world.

It comprises peer-reviewed research articles as its core material, supplemented by reviews, theoretical articles, special features and commentaries.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	1.90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8028

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	421

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.705

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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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
• Medline

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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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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.

• Dental caries: a dynamic disease process

  Citation: 437

  Authors: JDB

• Epidemiology of dental trauma: A review of the literature

  Citation: 359

  Authors: Elisa B., Terry J., John R.

• The Oral Health Assessment Tool — Validity and reliability

  Citation: 351

  Authors: JM, PL, AJ, FAC, KD

• Management of fear and anxiety in the dental clinic: a review

  Citation: 348

  Authors: JM, LJ

• Epidemiology and outcomes of traumatic dental injuries: a review of the literature

  Citation: 327

  Authors: R

• Ceramic materials in dentistry: historical evolution and current practice

  Citation: 314

  Authors: JR, P

• Clear aligners in orthodontic treatment

  Citation: 314

  Authors: T

• The current status of laser applications in dentistry

  Citation: 288

  Authors: LJ

• Current aspects on bonding effectiveness and stability in adhesive dentistry

  Citation: 278

  Authors: MV, A, A, E, K, J, B

• Current perspectives on post systems: a literature review

  Citation: 260

  Authors: C, M

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