British Dental Journal

Aims & Scope

The role of the BDJ is to inform its readers of ideas, opinions, developments and key issues in dentistry - clinical, practical and scientific - stimulating interest, debate and discussion amongst dentists of all disciplines.

All papers published in the BDJ are subject to rigorous peer review.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.549

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10590

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1775

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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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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.

• Methods of data collection in qualitative research: interviews and focus groups

  Citation: 1389

  Authors: P., K., E., B.

• The estimation of cement film thickness by an in vivo technique

  Citation: 960

  Authors: J W, Fraunhofer

• The oral microbiome – an update for oral healthcare professionals

  Citation: 946

  Authors: M., I. L. C., M., P. D., V., A. M. L., M. S., W. G., E.

• 3D printing in dentistry

  Citation: 912

  Authors: A., B. Marti, V., A.

• Analysing and presenting qualitative data

  Citation: 729

  Authors: P., P., K., E., B.

• Digital dentistry: an overview of recent developments for CAD/CAM generated restorations

  Citation: 661

  Authors: F., J., D.

• A new translucent cement for dentistry. The glass ionomer cement

  Citation: 584

  Authors: A D, B E

• An index for measuring the wear of teeth

  Citation: 555

  Authors: B G, J K

• Reviewing the epidemiology of head and neck cancer: definitions, trends and risk factors

  Citation: 472

  Authors: Mark, Grant, Andrew, Kate, David I.

• Dental caries affects body weight, growth and quality of life in pre-school children

  Citation: 471

  Authors: A

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