Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Aims & Scope

This monthly journal offers comprehensive coverage of new techniques, important developments and innovative ideas in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Practice-applicable articles help develop the methods used to handle dentoalveolar surgery, facial injuries and deformities, TMJ disorders, oral cancer, jaw reconstruction, anesthesia and analgesia.

The journal also includes specifics on new instruments and diagnostic equipment and modern therapeutic drugs and devices.

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is recommended for first or priority subscription by the Dental Section of the Medical Library Association.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	2.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7160

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1871

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.767

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	147

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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 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.

• Pamidronate (Aredia) and zoledronate (Zometa) induced avascular necrosis of the jaws: a growing epidemic

  Citation: 2254

  Authors: Robert E

• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Position Paper on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw—2014 Update

  Citation: 1961

  Authors: Salvatore L., Thomas B., John, Reginald, Tara, Bhoomi, Felice

• Osteonecrosis of the jaws associated with the use of bisphosphonates: a review of 63 cases

  Citation: 1515

  Authors: Salvatore L, Bhoomi, Tracey J, Stephen L

• Platelet-rich plasma: evidence to support its use

  Citation: 1440

  Authors: Robert E

• Bisphosphonate-Induced Exposed Bone (Osteonecrosis/Osteopetrosis) of the Jaws: Risk Factors, Recognition, Prevention, and Treatment

  Citation: 1228

  Authors: Robert E., Yoh, Michel, Vishtasb

• Osteoradionecrosis: A new concept of its pathophysiology

  Citation: 943

  Authors: Robert E.

• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons’ Position Paper on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws—2022 Update

  Citation: 731

  Authors: Salvatore L., Thomas B., Tara, Eric R., Brent B., Deepak

• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Position Paper on Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws

  Citation: 708

  Authors:

• Oral Bisphosphonate-Induced Osteonecrosis: Risk Factors, Prediction of Risk Using Serum CTX Testing, Prevention, and Treatment

  Citation: 565

  Authors: Robert E., Joseph E., Juan J.

• Platelet gel: An autologous alternative to fibrin glue with applications in oral and maxillofacial surgery

  Citation: 536

  Authors: Dean H, Ronald L, David M

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