About the Journal

Indian Journal of Clinical Research in Dentistry is a multidisciplinary, double blind peer reviewed online journal publishing its contents half yearly (June and December) in the field of dentistry. This journal allows open access to its content on acceptance of articles. Aim of the journal is intended to exchange and share the knowledge between various disciplines of dentistry for the benefit of academicians, clinicians and researchers.

Scope of the Journal

The Indian Journal of Clinical Research in Dentistry is dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research, systematic reviews, and case reports that significantly advance knowledge in all areas of dentistry. Its scope is broad and inclusive, welcoming manuscripts from every major dental specialty, such as:

  • Public Health Dentistry
  • Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology, and Surgery
  • Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
  • Periodontology and Oral Implantology
  • Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  • Interdisciplinary fields including Oral Medicine, Oral Biology, Forensic Odontology, and Geriatric Dentistry
  • Oral Implantology

Indexing and Abstracting

The journal is indexed and abstracted in several well-recognized databases and directories, including  Google Scholar, J-Gate, IJI Factor Indexing, CrossRef,and the Directory of Research Journals Indexing (DRJI), ensuring wide visibility and accessibility of published research.

Open Access Policy

The journal follows an open-access model, allowing unrestricted online access to all published articles. Readers can freely read, download, and share the content without subscription fees or registration. This policy supports the rapid dissemination of research findings to clinicians, researchers, students, and the general public worldwide.

Creative Commons Licensing

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share A like 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This license permits others to adapt, remix, and build upon the work for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given and derivative works are distributed under the same license terms.

Repository Policy

Authors are encouraged to deposit their published articles in institutional or subject-specific repositories or share them on personal websites or on public doamins. This helps improve discoverability, facilitates scholarly communication, and may increase citations of the work.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors maintain the copyright of their work while granting the journal an exclusive license to publish, distribute, and utilize the article commercially for the entire duration of the copyright term. This authorization covers reproduction in multiple formats—including print, electronic, translations, and other media—to ensure maximum reach and impact of the published content.

AI Usage Guidelines

The journal acknowledges the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research but emphasizes that human oversight and critical judgment remain essential. Authors using AI-assisted tools must disclose their use and ensure accuracy, minimize bias, and follow ethical standards.To learn more, visit this link.

Digital Preservation

To ensure the long-term accessibility of its content, the journal uses recognized digital archiving services such as CLOCKSS. This guarantees that published articles remain available even in the event of technological changes or data loss.

Advertising Policy

The journal accepts advertisements that align with its ethical and professional standards. Advertisements must not be offensive, discriminatory, or promote harmful products such as tobacco or alcohol. Editorial decisions remain independent of advertising or sponsorship influence.

Journal mainatainence (Revenue)

The Indian Journal of Clinical Research in Dentistry operates on a self-sustained open-access model. Article Processing Charges (APCs) constitute the primary source of income and are used to support editorial operations, production, and online hosting.Please visit for APC details. A small proportion of revenue is also generated from advertisements and subscriptions.(applicable only when the journal receives any money from advertisements)