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Nigerian Dental Journal

Nigerian Dental Association · Nigeria · Est. 1999

ISSN0189-1006eISSN3043-6613
DOAJOpen Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
DOAJ-listed52
Total52

Aims & Scope

About the Journal The Nigerian Dental Journal (NDJ) is the official publication of the Nigerian Dental Association. The NDJ is dedicated to promoting the advancement of oral health in Nigeria through the dissemination of original research and review articles, as well as case reports and other relevant information for dental professionals. The Nigerian Dental Journal publishes peer reviewed, scientific articles relevant to the needs of dental, medical and other health professionals in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Accepted publications include clinical papers, research papers, review papers, technical notes (surgical techniques, technical innovations), case reports and letters to the Editor. The journal is committed to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed content that is relevant to the practice of dentistry in Nigeria,, African and beyond The NDJ is published triannually and is available in both print and online formats. With a focus on providing a platform for the sharing of new knowledge and ideas, the NDJ is a valuable resource for dentists, researchers, and other oral health professionals in Nigeria and beyond. We are an Open Access journal with effect from January 2023. Our new and archived materials are freely available free of charge on open basis. Copyright © 1999 The authors. This work, Nigerian Dental Journal by Nigerian Dental Association is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. The Nigerian Dental Journal allows authors to deposit versions of their research work in any institutional personal repository of their choice.

General Information

Country / RegionNigeria
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1999
Frequencytriannually
StatusActive
Total Publications
Publisher OrgAfrican Journals OnLine
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

APC CostNGN 55,000
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Nigerian Dental Association
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0189-1006 / 3043-6613
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
NGN 55,000
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
5
1
2018
5
1
2019
48
13
2020
5
2
2021
32
10
2023
26
7
2024
29
0
2025
20
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Dental Research and COVID-19Dental Health and Care UtilizationDental Education, Practice, ResearchOral microbiology and periodontitis researchOral and Maxillofacial PathologyHIV/AIDS oral health manifestationsdental development and anomaliesDental Radiography and ImagingPediatric health and respiratory diseasesDental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques

Frequently asked questions about Nigerian Dental Journal

Is Nigerian Dental Journal a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Nigerian Dental Journal: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Nigerian Dental Journal?

Nigerian Dental Journal is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

Is Nigerian Dental Journal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Nigerian Dental Journal is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Nigerian Dental Journal?

About the Journal The Nigerian Dental Journal (NDJ) is the official publication of the Nigerian Dental Association. The NDJ is dedicated to promoting the advancement of oral health in Nigeria through the dissemination of original research and review articles, as well as case reports and other relevant information for dental professionals. The Nigerian Dental Journal publishes peer reviewed, scientific articles relevant to the needs of dental, medical and other health professionals in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Accepted publications include clinical papers, research papers, review pa

How much does it cost to publish in Nigerian Dental Journal?

Nigerian Dental Journal charges an article processing charge (APC) of about NGN 55,000 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref