About the Journal
International Journal of Advanced Orthodontics is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal committed to advancing high-quality biomedical research.
The International Journal of Advanced Orthodontics (IJAO) is an international, peer-reviewed, and open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and evidence-based practice in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Published by DigitoPub, the publishing house of Digitodontics International Academy (DIA), the journal provides a global platform for researchers, clinicians, academicians, and industry experts to disseminate high-quality scientific and clinical contributions that enhance orthodontic care and patient outcomes.
The journal embraces contemporary developments in orthodontics, including digital workflows, artificial intelligence, three-dimensional imaging, clear aligner therapy, biomechanics, craniofacial growth and development, interdisciplinary treatment approaches, and emerging technologies that are transforming orthodontic practice. Through rigorous peer review and adherence to the highest standards of publication ethics, IJAO aims to facilitate scientific exchange and promote excellence in orthodontic research and clinical practice worldwide.
As an open-access journal, all published articles are freely available to readers without subscription barriers, ensuring the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge and fostering international collaboration within the orthodontic community.
Aims
The International Journal of Advanced Orthodontics aims to:
- Promote the advancement of orthodontic science through the publication of high-quality original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical studies, and innovative technical reports.
- Provide an international forum for the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and emerging evidence related to orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
- Support evidence-based clinical practice by disseminating scientifically sound research that contributes to improved diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment efficiency, and patient outcomes.
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among orthodontists, dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, prosthodontists, periodontists, speech therapists, biomedical engineers, and other healthcare professionals involved in craniofacial care.
- Foster innovation in digital orthodontics, artificial intelligence applications, advanced imaging, virtual treatment planning, and personalized orthodontic therapies.
- Bridge the gap between scientific research and clinical practice by publishing clinically relevant studies, case reports, and translational research that benefit both researchers and practitioners.
- Serve as a trusted educational resource for clinicians, educators, researchers, postgraduate students, and policymakers involved in orthodontic and craniofacial healthcare.
Scope
The International Journal of Advanced Orthodontics welcomes submissions covering all aspects of orthodontics, dentofacial orthopedics, craniofacial biology, and related disciplines. The journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, narrative reviews, clinical studies, case reports, technical notes, short communications, and letters to the editor.
Topics within the scope of the journal include, but are not limited to:
Clinical Orthodontics
- Fixed appliance therapy
- Clear aligner therapy
- Lingual orthodontics
- Early and interceptive orthodontics
- Adult orthodontics
- Retention and relapse management
- Orthodontic treatment outcomes
Dentofacial Orthopedics and Craniofacial Growth
- Craniofacial growth and development
- Functional appliance therapy
- Growth modification techniques
- Skeletal malocclusions
- Airway and sleep-related orthodontics
Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Cephalometric analysis
- Three-dimensional diagnosis
- Digital treatment planning
- Risk assessment and prognostic factors
- Evidence-based treatment protocols
Digital Orthodontics and Emerging Technologies
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Intraoral scanning and digital impressions
- CAD/CAM technologies
- Virtual orthodontic setups
- Three-dimensional printing
- Digital workflows and automation
- Augmented and virtual reality applications
Orthodontic Biomechanics and Materials
- Tooth movement biology
- Anchorage systems
- Temporary anchorage devices (TADs)
- Orthodontic biomaterials
- Archwire technologies
- Force systems and biomechanics
Imaging and Diagnostic Technologies
- Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)
- Three-dimensional imaging
- Digital radiography
- Facial scanning technologies
- Imaging-guided treatment planning
Interdisciplinary Orthodontics
- Orthognathic surgery
- Periodontally accelerated orthodontics
- Prosthodontic-orthodontic treatment integration
- Implant-assisted orthodontics
- Restorative and multidisciplinary treatment approaches
Pediatric and Special Care Orthodontics
- Growth and developmental anomalies
- Craniofacial syndromes
- Cleft lip and palate management
- Special healthcare needs patients
Research and Education
- Clinical trials
- Translational research
- Educational methodologies in orthodontics
- Health outcomes and quality-of-life research
- Practice management and healthcare delivery
The journal particularly encourages submissions that demonstrate scientific rigor, clinical relevance, innovation, and potential impact on the future of orthodontic care and craniofacial health.