Aims and Scope

Al-Rafidain Dental Journal is the official scientific publication of the Iraqi Dental Society, published by the College of Dentistry, University of Mosul. The journal serves as a platform for disseminating high-quality research in the field of dentistry and oral health sciences.

Aims

The journal aims to advance knowledge and innovation in dental science by publishing original research, clinical studies, and scholarly reviews. It seeks to foster academic exchange among dental professionals, researchers, and students, both within Iraq and internationally. Manuscripts must be written in English and are subject to a rigorous peer-review process managed by the Editor-in-Chief and the editorial board at the University of Mosul.

Scope

Al-Rafidain Dental Journal publishes a wide range of scholarly contributions, including:

  • Original research articles

  • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses

  • Study protocols

  • Research hypotheses

  • Case reports

  • Brief communications

  • Perspectives, commentaries, and letters to the editor

The journal covers topics across all fields of dental and oral sciences, including but not limited to:

  • Dental Basic Sciences

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Dental Radiology

  • Restorative Dentistry

  • Periodontology

  • Endodontology

  • Prosthodontics

  • Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry

  • Orthodontics

  • Dental Education