Journal of Dentistry for Children
Published by American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
ISSN : 1551-8949 eISSN : 1935-5068
Abbreviation : J. Dent. Child.
Aims & Scope
Acquired after the merger between the American Society of Dentistry for Children and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in 2002, the Journal of Dentistry for Children (JDC) is an internationally renowned journal whose publishing dates back to 1934.
Published three times a year, JDC promotes the practice, education and research specifically related to the specialty of pediatric dentistry.
It covers a wide range of topics related to the clinical care of children, from clinical techniques of daily importance to the practitioner, to studies on child behavior and growth and development.
JDC also provides information on the physical, psychological and emotional conditions of children as they relate to and affect their dental health.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.5 |
| 2024 | 0.40 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.184 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Q3 |
h-index
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 45 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 22221 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 48 |
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