Aims and Scope

Aims

The Journal of Digital Dentistry and Oral Health (JDDOH) is established to advance the scientific, clinical, educational, and policy foundations of digital transformation in oral healthcare. The journal aims to serve as a leading international platform for high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship that critically evaluates, validates, and responsibly translates digital technologies into dental practice and public health systems.

Specifically, JDDOH seeks to:

  1. Promote Evidence-Based Digital Innovation
    Publish rigorous empirical research evaluating the accuracy, reliability, reproducibility, safety, and clinical utility of digital technologies across dental disciplines.
  2. Bridge Technology and Clinical Practice
    Facilitate translational research that integrates artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), advanced imaging, robotics, and digital workflows into real-world clinical settings.
  3. Advance Responsible and Ethical AI in Dentistry
    Encourage scholarship addressing algorithmic transparency, bias mitigation, explainability, regulatory compliance, data governance, cybersecurity, and ethical implementation.
  4. Strengthen Methodological Rigor and Reporting Standards
    Support reproducible science by promoting adherence to international reporting frameworks (e.g., CONSORT-AI, SPIRIT-AI, TRIPOD, PRISMA, STROBE-AI) and robust model validation practices.
  5. Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration
    Provide a scholarly interface connecting dentistry with engineering, computer science, materials science, bioinformatics, public health, behavioral science, and health economics.
  6. Support Global Digital Health Equity
    Encourage research exploring scalable digital solutions for underserved populations, low- and middle-income countries, and resource-constrained settings.
  7. Advance Digital Education and Workforce Readiness
    Publish innovations in digital pedagogy, simulation technologies, AI-supported assessment, and curriculum transformation for future-ready dental professionals.
  8. Inform Policy and Regulation
    Contribute evidence guiding regulatory frameworks, reimbursement models, medico-legal standards, and governance of digital oral health technologies.

 

 

 

 

Scope

 

JDDOH welcomes high-impact scholarship across the full spectrum of digital dentistry and oral health sciences. The scope encompasses fundamental research, clinical validation, implementation science, policy analysis, and educational innovation.

The journal includes, but is not limited to, the following thematic domains:

 

1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Dentistry

  • AI-based diagnostic algorithms (caries, periodontal disease, oral cancer, orthodontic assessment)
  • Deep learning in radiographic and CBCT interpretation
  • Automated cephalometric landmark detection and treatment prediction
  • Predictive analytics and risk stratification models
  • Natural language processing in dental records
  • Clinical decision support systems
  • Explainable AI in dental applications
  • Model validation, external testing, and performance benchmarking
  • Bias detection, fairness metrics, and algorithm auditing

2. Digital Imaging and Advanced Diagnostics

  • Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) analytics
  • Radiomics and quantitative imaging biomarkers
  • Optical scanning technologies and intraoral scanners
  • 3D facial scanning and photogrammetry
  • Digital occlusal analysis systems
  • Multimodal data integration
  • AR/VR in dentistry and its applications

3. Digital Orthodontics and Craniofacial Analytics

  • AI-assisted orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Digital arch form prediction and biomechanics modeling
  • Clear aligner digital workflows and outcome prediction
  • Growth prediction algorithms
  • Finite element modeling in orthodontics
  • Remote orthodontic monitoring systems
  • Treatment simulation and virtual setup validation

4. CAD/CAM, 3D Printing, and Digital Prosthodontics

  • Additive manufacturing in restorative dentistry
  • Digital implant planning and guided surgery
  • Biomaterial evaluation in digitally fabricated restorations
  • Accuracy studies of digital impression systems
  • Workflow efficiency and cost-effectiveness analyses
  • Digital occlusion and prosthetic design optimization

5. Teledentistry and Remote Care Systems

  • Teleconsultation platforms
  • Remote triage and AI-based screening tools
  • Remote orthodontic monitoring
  • Mobile health (mHealth) applications
  • Access-to-care models in underserved regions
  • Cross-border digital health collaborations

6. Robotics and Automation

  • Robotic-assisted implant placement
  • Automated endodontic instrumentation
  • Smart dental units and integrated digital operatory systems
  • Precision robotics in oral surgery

7. Immersive and Simulation Technologies in Education

  • Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/XR) applications
  • Haptic simulators and AI-supported training platforms
  • Digital competency assessment frameworks
  • Adaptive learning systems
  • Gamification and immersive curriculum models
  • Faculty calibration using digital analytics

8. Digital Public Health and Epidemiology

  • AI-driven surveillance systems
  • Population-level oral health analytics
  • Big data integration across health systems
  • Predictive modeling for disease burden
  • Implementation science in digital public health
  • Digital registries and outcome tracking

9. Data Science, Informatics, and Interoperability

  • Electronic dental record optimization
  • Health data interoperability standards
  • Cloud-based dental ecosystems
  • Blockchain applications in oral health
  • Secure data sharing frameworks
  • Data governance and compliance models

10. Ethics, Law, and Policy in Digital Dentistry

  • Algorithmic bias and health disparities
  • Data privacy and cybersecurity
  • Informed consent in AI-driven diagnostics
  • Regulatory frameworks for AI devices
  • Health technology assessment
  • Reimbursement models and cost-effectiveness
  • Environmental sustainability of digital systems

11. Implementation Science and Clinical Translation

  • Barriers and facilitators to digital adoption
  • User experience and human-centered design
  • Technology acceptance modeling
  • Practice transformation case studies
  • Economic evaluation and return-on-investment analyses
  • Scalable digital ecosystem frameworks

12. Emerging and Frontier Technologies

  • Digital twin models in dentistry
  • Genomics-integrated predictive oral health models
  • AI-driven biomaterials discovery
  • Smart sensors and wearable oral devices
  • Precision dentistry and personalized treatment algorithms
  • Quantum computing applications (exploratory research)

Methodological Expectations

JDDOH prioritizes:

  • Robust statistical methodology
  • External validation of AI models
  • Transparent reporting of datasets and preprocessing methods
  • Disclosure of training/testing splits and cross-validation strategies
  • Bias analysis and fairness evaluation
  • Comparative performance against gold standards
  • Clinical impact assessment beyond algorithmic accuracy
  • Cost-benefit and health economic analysis where relevant

Studies limited to proof-of-concept without validation or clinical relevance may be considered only if they demonstrate significant methodological innovation.

Geographic and Equity Emphasis

JDDOH strongly encourages submissions addressing:

  • Digital innovation in dentistry
  • Regional adaptation of AI systems
  • Multilingual model development
  • Cross-cultural validation
  • Scalable low-cost digital solutions

Interdisciplinary Contributions

Submissions may originate from:

  • Dentistry and dental specialties
  • Computer science and AI research
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Health informatics
  • Public health
  • Health economics
  • Law and policy
  • Industry-academia collaborations

Strategic Positioning

JDDOH is positioned as a scientifically rigorous, clinically grounded, and ethically responsible journal at the forefront of digital oral health transformation. It seeks to define standards for validation, transparency, and translation in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

By integrating innovation with accountability, JDDOH aims to shape the global discourse on how digital technologies should—not merely can—transform oral healthcare systems.