Primary dental journal

Aims & Scope

Primary Dental Journal (PDJ) is the Faculty's quarterly peer-reviewed journal.

Three issues of PDJ in each volume are themed on a topic of interest and relevance to the primary care dental team, led by an invited Guest Editor who is a renowned expert in the field, with one 'general issue' per volume covering a wide range of topics.

Translating current evidence into best practice, PDJ is an indispensable and practical resource for the entire dental team, with each edition offering a valuable update on an area of practice within the context of general dental care.

Featuring clinical articles, editorials, features on current issues and updates from the Faculty, the journal is widely recognised as a leading resource for GDPs and DCPs working in primary care.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.295

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	19

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16825

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	118

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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
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in 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.

• Photoinitiators in Dentistry: A Review

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Ario, Iranzihuatl Torres, Christopher M.

• Microbiology of Root Canal Infections

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Marjut, Leo, Riina

• Denture Stomatitis: Causes, Cures and Prevention

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Victoria Elizabeth, Lindsay, Douglas, Gordon

• Contemporary Cleaning and Shaping of the Root Canal System

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Phillip L, StÉPhane R

• Inappropriate Prescribing of Antibiotics in Primary Dental Care: Reasons and Resolutions

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Anwen L, Ivor G

• The Role of Mouthguards in Preventing and Reducing Sports-Related Trauma

  Citation: 42

  Authors: James Ij

• Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders: A Long-Standing Controversy in Dentistry

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Ziad

• The Contemporary Approach to Tooth Preservation: Minimum Intervention (MI) Caries Management in General Practice

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Avijit, Sophie

• Prevention and Management of Tooth Wear: The Role of Dental Technology

  Citation: 33

  Authors: James Ij

• We're Going Digital: The Current State of CAD/CAM Dentistry in Prosthodontics

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Khaled E

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