Aims & Scope

International Journal of Dental Hygiene is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH).

The journal brings the latest scientific news, high quality commissioned reviews as well as clinical, professional and educational developmental and legislative news to the profession world-wide.

Thus, it acts as a forum for exchange of relevant information and enhancement of the profession with the purpose of promoting oral health for patients and communities.

The aim of the International Journal of Dental Hygiene is to provide a forum for exchange of scientific knowledge in the field of oral health and dental hygiene.

A further aim is to support and facilitate the application of new knowledge into clinical practice.

The journal welcomes original research, reviews and case reports as well as clinical, professional, educational and legislative news to the profession world-wide.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 1.4
2024 1.60

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 9970

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 509

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.582

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q2

h-index

Year Value
2024 51

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

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


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
1.4
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.582
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q2
First Published: 2024

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