Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology

Aims & Scope

The aim of Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology is to serve as a forum for scientifically based information in community dentistry, with the intention of continually expanding the knowledge base in the field.

The scope is therefore broad, ranging from original studies in epidemiology, behavioral sciences related to dentistry, and health services research through to methodological reports in program planning, implementation and evaluation.

Reports dealing with people of all age groups are welcome.

The journal encourages manuscripts which present methodologically detailed scientific research findings from original data collection or analysis of existing databases.

Preference is given to new findings.

Confirmations of previous findings can be of value, but the journal seeks to avoid needless repetition.

It also encourages thoughtful, provocative commentaries on subjects ranging from research methods to public policies.

Purely descriptive reports are not encouraged, nor are behavioral science reports with only marginal application to dentistry.

The journal is published bimonthly.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.888

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	118

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5807

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	800

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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 and Medicine, 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.

• Derivation and validation of a short‐form oral health impact profile

  Citation: 1808

  Authors: Gary D.

• The World Oral Health Report 2003: continuous improvement of oral health in the 21st century – the approach of the WHO Global Oral Health Programme

  Citation: 1622

  Authors: Poul Erik

• The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS): an integrated system for measuring dental caries

  Citation: 1008

  Authors: A. I., W., M., A., A., H., N. B.

• Improving the oral health of older people: the approach of the WHO Global Oral Health Programme

  Citation: 802

  Authors: Poul Erik, Tatsuo

• The Common Risk Factor Approach: a rational basis for promoting oral health

  Citation: 719

  Authors: Aubrey, Richard Geddie

• A meta‐analysis of the prevalence of dental agenesis of permanent teeth

  Citation: 681

  Authors: Bart J., Martin A., Frans P. G. M., Anne M.

• Prevention and reversal of dental caries: role of low level fluoride

  Citation: 656

  Authors: John D. B.

• What do measures of ‘oral health‐related quality of life’ measure?

  Citation: 488

  Authors: David, Finbarr

• Clinical appearance of dental fluorosis in permanent teeth in relation to histologic changes

  Citation: 454

  Authors: A., O.

• Glycemic control of type 2 diabetes and severe periodontal disease in the US adult population

  Citation: 411

  Authors: Carlene, Catherine, George W.

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