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The Saudi Dental Journal Template

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About the The Saudi Dental Journal format

The Saudi Dental Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Dental materials and restorations, Oral microbiology and periodontitis research, Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', The Saudi Dental Journal, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inDental materials and restorations Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Dental Radiography and Imaging Dental Health and Care Utilization
ISSN1013-9052
Citation impact (2-yr)2.28
h-index60
i10-index574
Total citations20,531
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereKing Saud University
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in The Saudi Dental Journal per year

38
2014
45
2015
27
2016
54
2017
65
2018
172
2019
99
2020
99
2021
103
2022
198
2023
193
2024
93
2025

Citation impact of The Saudi Dental Journal by publication year

1.4K
2014
1.2K
2015
730
2016
1.7K
2017
1.9K
2018
2.4K
2019
1.8K
2020
1.1K
2021
1.2K
2022
1.5K
2023
704
2024
113
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in The Saudi Dental Journal

Tooth-bleaching procedures and their controversial effects: A literature review

Mohammed Alqahtani · 16 Mar 2014

AIM: This review article will help clinicians improve their understanding of the history of bleaching procedures, bleaching types, components, mechanisms, and their effects on soft tissue, tooth structures, resin composite, and bonding. METHODS: The controversial issues about bleaching procedures and their effects are reviewed. Additionally, the consequences of pre- and post-bleaching on the bonding potential…

Guidelines for dental care provision during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ali Alharbi, Saad Alharbi, Shahad Alqaidi · 7 Apr 2020

Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a pandemic on 11 March 2020. Several dental care facilities in affected countries have been completely closed or have been only providing minimal treatment for emergency cases. However, several facilities in some affected countries are still providing regular dental treatment. This can in part be a…

The need for virtual reality simulators in dental education: A review

Elby Roy, Mahmoud M. Bakr, Roy George · 7 Mar 2017

Virtual reality simulators are becoming an essential part of modern education. The benefits of Virtual reality in dentistry is constantly being assessed as a method or an adjunct to improve fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination in pre-clinical settings and overcome the monetary and intellectual challenges involved with such training. This article, while providing an overview…

A review on miswak (Salvadora persica) and its effect on various aspects of oral health

Hassan Suliman Halawany · 30 Jan 2012

Plants have been used for centuries to improve dental health and to promote oral hygiene, and this practice persists in several communities throughout the world. "Miswak" is an Arabic word meaning "tooth-cleaning stick," and Salvadora persica miswak has a wide geographic distribution. It was used by ancient Arabs to whiten and polish the teeth. This…

Academic distress, perceived stress and coping strategies among dental students in Saudi Arabia

Zeyad H. Al‐Sowygh · 10 Jun 2013

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the sources of stress among students in the dental school environment, their perceived levels of stress and effective coping strategies. METHODS: This study was conducted during the first semester of the academic year, 2009-10, at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. The eligible study group consisted of 556 undergraduate…

The Saudi Dental Journal template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the The Saudi Dental Journal format?
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What reference style does The Saudi Dental Journal use?
The Saudi Dental Journal uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', The Saudi Dental Journal, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
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