International Arab Journal of Dentistry
About This Journal
The International Arab Journal of Dentistry (IAJD) is the official journal of the Association of Arab Dental Faculties and is owned and published by Saint Joseph University of Beirut. IAJD is an international, open access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal with a focus on the Arab region.
The journal is dedicated to advancing research and clinical knowledge in all fields of dentistry and oral health sciences. Its mission is to publish high-quality scientific contributions that support the development of dental practice, education, and innovation across diverse disciplines within oral health.
IAJD follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Journal History
The International Arab Journal of Dentistry (IAJD) was established in 2010 with the aim of providing a scientific platform for the dissemination of dental research in the Arab world and internationally. Since its inception, the journal initially published articles in both English and French and has since continuously evolved to meet international publishing standards, expanding its scope and visibility.
Since January 2023, the Editorial Board has decided to publish only manuscripts written in English, while maintaining abstracts in both English and French to ensure broader accessibility and visibility within the international scientific community.
In January 2026, the journal increased its publication frequency to four issues per year and introduced enhancements to its editorial process. An updated online presentation was launched in July 2026.
Publishing Schedule
The journal was previously published biannually. Starting in January 2026, the publication frequency was increased to four issues per year, released quarterly in January, April, July, and October. Manuscripts are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Articles accepted for publication are assigned to an upcoming issue according to editorial readiness and publication scheduling.
Abstracting and Indexing
The journal is indexed in the following databases:
- • Scopus
- • Google Scholar
- • EBSCO
- • Index Medicus for the Eastern Mediterranean Region (IMEMR), World Health Organization (WHO)
Citation Metrics (2025)
- • CiteScore: 0.3
- • SJR: 0.133
- • SNIP: 0.143
Language
The publication language of the journal is English. The title, abstract, and keywords are also provided in French.
Digital Archiving
The journal’s content is securely preserved in two recognized digital archives, CLOCKSS and Portico, ensuring long-term accessibility. All articles are assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) via Crossref, providing a persistent and reliable link to the published content.
Speed and Acceptance Rate
- • The average time from submission to the first editorial decision is approximately 5 days, with the initial assessment conducted by the Scientific Committee or the Editorial Board.
- • The reviewer comments are typically provided within 35 days from submission.
- • The average time from submission to final acceptance is approximately 55 days.
- • The average time from submission to online publication is 8 months.
- • The journal’s overall acceptance rate is 20%.
Article Publication Charge
The Article Publication Charge (APC) is fully covered by Saint Joseph University until further notice. Therefore, authors are not required to pay any publication fees.
Publisher and Editorial Office
Publisher
Name: Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Address: Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Medical Science Campus - Damascus Street
B.P. 11-5076 – Riad El Solh
Beirut 1107 2180
Lebanon
Email: fmd@usj.edu.lb
URL: www.usj.edu.lb
Phone: +961 1 421 000
Editorial Office
Name: International Arab Journal of Dentistry (IAJD), Faculty of Dental Medicine, Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Address: Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical Science Campus – Damascus Street, B.P. 11-5076 – Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2180, Lebanon
URL: https://e-journals.usj.edu.lb/iajd/
Email: iajd.fmd@usj.edu.lb
Phone: +961 1 421 280
