Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists

Aims & Scope

Journal of World Federation of Orthodontists (JWFO) is a quarterly international journal publishing peer-reviewed articles dedicated to presenting the results of scientific research from orthodontics and related fields.

JWFO's overall goal is to contribute to the scientific base of orthodontics and education and continuing education of professionals throughout the world, stimulating the advancement of the science and practice of orthodontics.

Articles are selected based on originality, importance, clinical relevance, timeliness and well-written with meaningful conclusions.

Accepted articles are stringently evaluated and peer-reviewed to ensure scientific merit, compliance with ethical standards, and clinical relevance of the content.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.963

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	19

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5147

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	341

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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.

• Biomechanics of clear aligners: hidden truths & first principles

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Madhur, Sarah Abu

• Occlusion, orthodontics, and temporomandibular disorders: Cutting edge of the current evidence

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Ambrosina, Roberto, Vincenzo, Rosaria

• Orthodontic root resorption

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Glenn T., Alejandro

• Three-dimensional assessment of temporomandibular joints in skeletal Class I, Class II, and Class III malocclusions: Cone beam computed tomography analysis

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Maged Sultan, Mona Salah, Amr

• Leveling and alignment time and the periodontal status in patients with severe upper crowding treated by corticotomy-assisted self-ligating brackets in comparison with conventional or self-ligating brackets only: a 3-arm randomized controlled clinical trial

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Heba M., Mohammad Y., Issam, Eiad

• Stability of deep-bite correction: A systematic review

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Greg J., Steven B., Ambre A., Dean P., Stephanie S.-H., Anne-Marie

• The use of micro-osteoperforation concept for accelerating differential tooth movement

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Masood, Dana, Majid, Shirin Zahra, Hamid Reza

• Biphasic theory: breakthrough understanding of tooth movement

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Mani, Chinapa, Sarah, Jeanne M., Cristina C.

• Assessment of Invisalign treatment outcomes using the ABO Model Grading System

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Waseem, Thikriat, C. Brian, Sawsan

• Accuracy of Tooth Movement with In-House Clear Aligners

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Sivaporn, Syrina, Nuntinee Nanthavanich

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