Evidence-Based Dentistry

Aims & Scope

Evidence-Based Dentistry delivers the best available evidence on the latest developments in oral health.

We evaluate the evidence and provide guidance concerning the value of the author's conclusions.

We keep dentistry up to date with new approaches, exploring a wide range of the latest developments through an accessible expert commentary.

Original papers and relevant publications are condensed into digestible summaries, drawing attention to the current methods and findings.

We are a central resource for the most cutting edge and relevant issues concerning the evidence-based approach in dentistry today.

EBD covers the full scope of dental and oral health disciplines, including dental and maxillofacial radiology, dental public health, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral medicine, oral microbiology, orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, periodontology, prosthodontics, restorative dentistry and special care dentistry.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.447

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	27

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12707

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	391

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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.

• Study design III: Cross-sectional studies

  Citation: 621

  Authors: Kate Ann

• A systematic review of the efficacy and safety of fluoridation

  Citation: 84

  Authors: C Albert

• Review finds that severe periodontitis affects 11% of the world population

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Derek

• The role of the funnel plot in detecting publication and related biases in meta-analysis

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Joseph LY

• Priority oral health research identification for clinical decision-making

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Helen, Jan, Jo

• The COVID-19 pandemic: implications for dental education

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Chris

• Significant oral cancer risk associated with low socioeconomic status

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Saman

• Oral Diseases affect some 3.9 Billion people

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Derek

• Periodontal disease has an impact on patients' quality of life

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Ian, Brett

• Oral cancer - the fight must go on against all odds…

  Citation: 51

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