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Primary Dental Journal Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Primary Dental Journal in one click — DocuGuru applies the official SAGE template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Primary Dental Journal format

Primary Dental Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Dental Education, Practice, Research, Dental Health and Care Utilization, Dental Research and COVID-19.

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

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Publishes research inDental Education, Practice, Research Dental Health and Care Utilization Dental Research and COVID-19 Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes Dental materials and restorations
ISSN2050-1684
Citation impact (2-yr)0.55
h-index26
i10-index94
Total citations3,434
Top institutions publishing hereKing's College London
Journal websiteus.sagepub.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Primary Dental Journal per year

100
2014
92
2015
48
2016
46
2017
49
2018
37
2019
55
2020
72
2021
67
2022
61
2023
56
2024
50
2025

Citation impact of Primary Dental Journal by publication year

471
2014
167
2015
537
2016
342
2017
276
2018
214
2019
380
2020
304
2021
140
2022
123
2023
51
2024
14
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Primary Dental Journal

Photoinitiators in Dentistry: A Review

Ario Santini, Iranzihuatl Torres Gallegos, Christopher M Felix · 1 Dec 2013

Polymerization of Resin Based Composites (RBCs) initiated by a light curing unit activating photoinitiators. Different RBCs require different light energy levels for proper curing. Manufacturers are now producing RBCs with more than one initiator and not all of these will be properly polymerised with blue LED lights. An added problem is that manufacturers do not…

Microbiology of Root Canal Infections

Marjut Sakko, Leo Tjäderhane, Riina Rautemaa‐Richardson · 1 May 2016

Inflammatory reaction in the periapical tissues is induced by microbial infection in the root canal system. The aim of root canal treatment is to preserve healthy periapical tissues or to provide healing of them in restorable teeth, which have sufficient periodontal support. The amount of microbial cells in the root canal system and their virulence…

Denture Stomatitis: Causes, Cures and Prevention

Victoria Hannah, Lindsay E. O’Donnell, Douglas Robertson et al. · 1 Dec 2017

Removable dentures are worn by 20% of the UK population and two thirds of these individuals have denture stomatitis. Poor oral hygiene is commonplace among this group, as is smoking and xerostomia, which also contribute to the development of denture stomatitis. A complex polymicrobial biofilm is able to proliferate on the surface of denture materials…

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

Anwen Cope, Ivor G. Chestnutt · 10 Nov 2014

The injudicious use of antibiotics is one of the key contributors to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains. It is therefore imperative that antibiotics are prescribed only when they are likely to result in clinical benefit for a patient. Clinical guidelines have been produced to assist dental practitioners in the appropriate use of antimicrobials. Despite…

Contemporary Cleaning and Shaping of the Root Canal System

Phillip L. Tomson, S. Šimon · 1 May 2016

Prevention or treatment of apical periodontitis is aimed at disinfecting the root canal system so that the periradicular tissues are not vulnerable to attack from microbiota within the tooth. This is achieved by a process of cleaning and shaping the root canal space. The fundamental principles underlying this process have not changed in decades. In…

Primary Dental Journal template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Primary Dental Journal format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Primary Dental Journal template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Primary Dental Journal use?
Primary 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', Primary Dental Journal, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Primary Dental Journal?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Primary Dental Journal document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Primary Dental Journal template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Primary Dental Journal format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Primary Dental Journal?
Primary Dental Journal is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Primary Dental Journal template matches SAGE's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Primary Dental Journal PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Primary Dental Journal template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Primary Dental Journal template cost?
You can start writing in the Primary Dental Journal template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Primary Dental Journal PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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