About the Journal
Journal of Musicians’ Dentistry is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal committed to advancing high-quality biomedical research.
About the Journal
The Journal of Musicians’ Dentistry (JMD) is an open access and peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing research at the intersection of dentistry and the performing arts. The journal provides a specialized platform for the dissemination of high-quality scientific studies, clinical reports, and scholarly reviews focused on the oral health, dental function, and related physiological aspects of musicians. Emphasizing both preventive and therapeutic approaches, JMD aims to address the unique challenges faced by instrumentalists and vocal performers, including embouchure-related conditions, occlusal dynamics, and performance-associated oral disorders. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among dental professionals, clinicians, and music specialists, the journal seeks to contribute to the development of evidence-based practices and the promotion of optimal oral health in the global musical community.
Aims of the Journal
The Journal of Musicians’ Dentistry (JMD) aims to advance knowledge and clinical practice in the specialized field of oral health as it relates to musical performance. The journal seeks to promote high-quality, evidence-based research addressing the prevention, diagnosis, and management of dental and orofacial conditions affecting musicians. It is committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between dentistry, performing arts medicine, and related health sciences in order to better understand the functional demands placed on the oral structures during musical activity.
Furthermore, JMD aims to support the development of innovative clinical approaches and educational strategies that enhance the well-being and performance longevity of musicians. By providing an international platform for scholarly exchange, the journal aspires to contribute to improved standards of care, raise awareness of musicians’ specific oral health needs, and encourage the integration of dental expertise into the broader context of performing arts health.
Scope of the Journal
The Journal of Musicians’ Dentistry (JMD) encompasses a broad range of topics related to the oral and maxillofacial health of musicians, with a particular emphasis on the unique functional and clinical demands associated with musical performance. The journal welcomes contributions that explore the impact of instrumental and vocal practices on dental structures, occlusion, temporomandibular function, and associated soft tissues.
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the biomechanics of embouchure in wind and brass instrumentalists, oral health considerations in vocal performers, performance-related orofacial disorders, preventive and restorative dental care for musicians, and the influence of prolonged practice on craniofacial structures. In addition, the journal encourages interdisciplinary research integrating dentistry with fields such as performing arts medicine, speech and voice science, physiotherapy, and biomechanics.
JMD also considers clinical case reports, epidemiological studies, and educational initiatives that contribute to improving the understanding, prevention, and management of oral health conditions in musicians across all levels of expertise, from students to professional performers.