About the Journal
Journal at a Glance
- Journal Title: Journal of Iranian Dental Association (J Iran Dent Assoc)
- Previous Title: Journal of the Islamic Dental Association of Iran (prior to 2020)
- Electronic ISSN: 3060-8201
- Publisher: Iranian Dental Association (IDA) / Maad Rayan Publishing
- Owner/Sponsor: Iranian Dental Association (IDA)
- Publication Frequency: Quarterly
- Language: English
- Open Access: Yes (Gold Open Access)
- License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
A Premier Open-Access Platform for Global Dental Science
The Journal of Iranian Dental Association (J Iran Dent Assoc) is a peer-reviewed, open-access quarterly publication and the official scientific journal of the Iranian Dental Association (IDA). Since its inception, J Iran Dent Assoc has been dedicated to advancing dental research, oral pathology, and maxillofacial health. By transitioning exclusively to English-language publications in 2012, J Iran Dent Assoc has removed linguistic barriers, establishing itself as a pivotal resource for the international dental community.
Our Mission: Bridging Research and Clinical Excellence
J Iran Dent Assoc’s core mission is to enhance the scientific understanding of oral health while driving measurable improvements in clinical practice. We empower dentists, academic researchers, and healthcare educators by disseminating high-impact, evidence-based findings. Through rigorous scholarship, we foster innovation, support the evolution of treatment protocols, and elevate global standards of dental care.
The Readership of J Iran Dent Assoc
Our readership reflects the interdisciplinary nature of modern dentistry and includes:
- Academic researchers and clinical scientists in oral and craniofacial studies
- Practicing dentists and dental specialists
- Policymakers shaping national and regional oral healthcare strategies
- Dental educators and curriculum developers
- Hard tissue biologists and biomaterials experts
Editorial Independence & Integrity
J Iran Dent Assoc operates under a strict policy of editorial independence. The Publisher and the Owner (Iranian Dental Association) do not interfere with the editorial decision-making process. All decisions regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts are based solely on scientific merit, originality, and adherence to ethical standards, completely independent of commercial, financial, or political interests.
Rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review
At the heart of J Iran Dent Assoc’s credibility is our strict double-blind peer review process, which guarantees that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to one another throughout the evaluation. Each submission is reviewed by independent subject-matter experts who evaluate the work based on scientific significance, methodological soundness, originality, and adherence to ethical standards. Studies involving human or animal subjects must receive formal approval from institutional ethics committees.