Journal of Veterinary Dentistry

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Veterinary Dentistry is the journal of record in its field, designed to be of interest to veterinary dental scientists and to veterinarians, dentists, and veterinary or dental technicians who are engaged in veterinary dental practice.

JOVD provides a continuing education forum that can serve as a reference source in the veterinary office.

JOVD is interested in publishing articles that provide practical and scientifically sound information covering not only the medical and surgical aspects of veterinary dentistry but also specific categories including anatomy, restorations, crowns, endodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, laboratory animal dentistry, and dental and oral biology as they related to clinical practice.

Articles about large animal topics, wildlife and zoo animals, and human research will be considered when relevant to veterinary dental science and practice.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	0.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15037

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	108

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.354

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	35

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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 Veterinary, 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 Modified Triadan System: Nomenclature for Veterinary Dentistry

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Michael R.

• Association of Periodontal Disease and Histologic Lesions in Multiple Organs from 45 Dogs

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Linda J., Derek, Ellen, Colin E., Stephen, Daniel C.

• Association of Age and Body Weight with Periodontal Disease in North American Dogs

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Colin E., Frances S., Larry

• Periodontal Disease Burden and Pathological Changes in Organs of Dogs

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Zlatko, Milan, Polona, Damjan, David A., Uroŝ

• Lymph Node Staging of Oral and Maxillofacial Neoplasms in 31 Dogs and Cats

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Erin S., Mark M., John L.

• Feline Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Clinical Manifestations and Literature Review

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Ozgur, Lili, Melissa D., John R.

• The Role of Tooth-brushing and Diet in the Maintenance of Periodontal Health in Dogs

  Citation: 70

  Authors: C., J. M.

• Periodontal Health Status in a Colony of 109 Cats

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Nicolas, Eric, Vincent, Philippe

• Compliance with Oral Hygiene Recommendations following Periodontal Treatment in Client-Owned Dogs

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Bonnie R., Colin E.

• Mandible and Mandibular First Molar Tooth Measurements in Dogs: Relationship of Radiographic Height to Body Weight

  Citation: 62

  Authors: M.A., F., P.S.M., C.E.

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