• Aim & Scope

Aim and Scope 

Aim

**Frontiers in Dental Innovation (FDI)** is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing excellence in dental science, oral healthcare, and emerging technologies. The journal provides a global platform for researchers, clinicians, academicians, and healthcare professionals to publish high-quality, evidence-based research that promotes innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of oral and craniofacial diseases. 

FDI aims to bridge the gap between fundamental research, clinical practice, and technological innovation by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and disseminating impactful discoveries that improve patient care, public oral health, and dental education worldwide.

 Scope 

The journal welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, narrative reviews, short communications, technical notes, case reports (of exceptional clinical significance), clinical trial reports, perspectives, and editorials in, but not limited to, the following areas: 

* General Dentistry

* Restorative Dentistry

* Prosthodontics

* Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

* Endodontics

* Periodontology

* Implant Dentistry

* Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

* Pediatric Dentistry

* Preventive Dentistry

* Community and Public Oral Health

* Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology

* Oral Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

* Cosmetic and Esthetic Dentistry

* Digital Dentistry and CAD/CAM Technologies

* Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Dentistry

* Robotic and Computer-Assisted Dental Procedures

* 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing in Dentistry

* Dental Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

* Regenerative Dentistry and Stem Cell Research

* Craniofacial Biology and Development

* Salivary Diagnostics and Precision Oral Medicine

* Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology

* Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics

* Dental Lasers and Advanced Clinical Technologies

* Dental Epidemiology and Population Oral Health

* Geriatric Dentistry

* Special Care Dentistry

* Forensic Odontology

* Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

* Dental Education, Simulation, and Curriculum Innovation

* Infection Prevention and Control in Dental Practice

* Tele dentistry and Remote Patient Care

* Health Informatics and Digital Health in Dentistry

* Evidence-Based Dentistry

* Translational Dental Research

* Clinical Practice Guidelines and Quality Improvement

* Sustainable and Environmentally Responsible Dental Practice 

The journal encourages interdisciplinary studies integrating dentistry with medicine, biomedical engineering, materials science, biotechnology, nanotechnology, computer science, public health, and data science. Manuscripts that introduce innovative diagnostic approaches, novel therapeutic strategies, advanced biomaterials, digital workflows, and emerging technologies with the potential to transform oral healthcare are particularly encouraged.

**Frontiers in Dental Innovation (FDI)** is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity through a rigorous peer-review process and seeks to disseminate research that contributes to improved oral health outcomes, clinical excellence, and the advancement of dental science on a global scale.

 

• Author Guidelines

Instruction for Author Guidelines:

The submitted manuscripts should have minimum basic standards to be able to read and interpret the content by the Editorial team. The submissions which do not meet these criteria will be sent back to the authors.

Article Types & Format

Original/Research articles These are the articles which deal with unpublished data providing a detailed explanation of the Methods, Methodology and the results of an investigation supported by evidence. These articles, in general, can be divided into sections:

Introduction:

Identifies the aim of the research

Methods:

Describes the methods applied, study design and the all the details regarding the selection and of the participants of the study

Results:

Provides information regarding the results of the research

Conclusions:

Addressing relevant implications for clinical practice or health policy

Review

Deals with reporting of the literature review of already published data, providing a detailed and in-depth discussion of significant research topics and their development over time.

Case Reports

Articles describing the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of clinical cases—usually novel cases. These may also include a literature review of reported cases.

Editorial

Short articles written by the Editors or editorial staff of the journal.

Commentaries

Discuss various aspects of a focused research topic, offering critiques, solutions, or enhancements.

Corrigendum

Rectifications or adjustments made in an article due to author errors.

Expert Opinion

Articles written by experts to promote research or support knowledge advancement in specific areas.

Letter to Editor

Articles addressed to the Editor-in-Chief that comment, agree, or disagree with content in published articles. They can also correct or critique perceived errors.

Perspective

Expresses the author's individual viewpoint on a topic of interest. Basic manuscript structure includes: Cover Letter, Title page, Abstract and keywords, Main Content, Acknowledgments, References, Tables, and Figure legends.

Cover Letter

Should state article type, confirm exclusivity, summarize main points, and optionally name five referees with contact details.

Title Page

Max 15 words; should describe the work clearly. Use Times New Roman Bold, Title Case, and indicate corresponding author.

Abstract

Briefly states objectives, work done, significance, and findings. Should not exceed 300 words and must not contain citations.

Keywords

Include 7–10 key terms relevant to the study.

Abbreviations

Define all abbreviations at first use. If many, include a list under keywords.

Manuscript Text

No fixed structure; authors may divide as per study type. Cite references in superscript, number tables/figures in citation order, and place tables at the end with figures as separate files.

Conflicts of Interest

Declare any author conflicts to maintain transparency post-publication.

Acknowledgments

Mention contributors who don’t qualify for authorship. Include funding, assistance, and prior conference presentations. Obtain consent before naming individuals.

References

Follow Vancouver style. Include at least one online link (preferably PubMed). Format: Author(s). Title. Journal Abbr. Year; Volume : Pages.

Tables

•           Place after references

•           Use Word table tools, not figures

•           Number in order of citation

•           Do not duplicate data in the text

•           References within tables must be listed properly

Figure Legends

•           Include at manuscript end

•           Define symbols/parts clearly

•           Follow citation order

•           Get permission for reused figures

•           Figures must be .jpg/.tiff and high resolution

•           Do not submit figures as Word, PPT, or PDF

•           Mask identifiable clinical photos or provide consent

Article Publication Charges: Frontiers in Dental Innovation (FDI) is an Open Access publisher and the standard charge for publishing is $1519 payable on acceptance of each paper. However, a fee waiver may be possible in some circumstances. Please contact the editors for further information.

Withdraw Policy: 

If, due to certain circumstances, the author wishes to withdraw the article after submission, a withdrawal fee will be applicable.

Copyright

Copyright protects article content and findings. Frontiers in Dental Innovation (FDI) defends author work and responds seriously to claims of plagiarism, ethics breaches, or fraud. Contact us if you become aware of any such issues.

• Editorial Board

Professor

Ayman M Khalifah

Department of Dental Education,

Taibah University College of Dentistry, Almadinah Almunawwarah,

Saudi Arabia

Doctor

Hussain Albannai

Department of Dentistry

Ministry of Health, Qatif Central Hospital

Saudi Arabia

Doctor

Austin Lin Yee

Massachusetts General Hospital

Harvard University

USA

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