Journal of Periodontal Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Periodontal Research is an international research periodical the purpose of which is to publish original clinical and basic investigations and review articles concerned with every aspect of periodontology and related sciences.

Brief communications (1-3 journal pages) are also accepted and a special effort is made to ensure their rapid publication.

Reports of scientific meetings in periodontology and related fields are also published.

One volume of six issues is published annually.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.4
2024	3.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4290

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1461

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.073

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	102

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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, 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.

• The role of inflammatory mediators in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease

  Citation: 610

  Authors: Roy C.

• The effect of mouthrinses and topical application of chlorhexidine on the development of dental plaque and gingivitis in man

  Citation: 608

  Authors: Harald, C.

• Experimental gingivitis in man

  Citation: 588

  Authors: Else, W. H., S. Börglum, Harald

• Role of cytokines and inflammatory mediators in tissue destruction

  Citation: 432

  Authors: H.

• Epidemiology and risk factors of peri‐implantitis: A systematic review

  Citation: 364

  Authors: H., J., C., J., A., S. E., S., G., M.

• The use of crevicular fluid prostaglandin E₂ levels as a predictor of periodontal attachment loss

  Citation: 348

  Authors: S., B. M., T. E.

• The subgingival microbial flora during pregnancy

  Citation: 346

  Authors: Kenneth S., Walter J.

• Volatile sulfur compounds in mouth air from clinically healthy subjects and patients with periodontal disease

  Citation: 321

  Authors: K., K.

• Minocycline reduces gingival collagenolytic activity during diabetes

  Citation: 293

  Authors: L. M., H. M., G., A., T. F., R., N. S.

• Predominant cultivable microbiota in periodontosis

  Citation: 286

  Authors: M. G., S. S.

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