Journal of Dental Education

Journal of Dental Education
Title	Journal of Dental Education
Abbreviation	JDE
Discipline	Dentistry
Language	English
Publisher	American Dental Education Association
History	1936–present
Frequency	Monthly

Journal of Dental Education is a peer-reviewed periodical focusing on dentistry and professional training within United States and international contexts. The journal serves as a forum for educators, administrators, and policy-makers from institutions such as Harvard School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, King's College London, University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, and University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. It connects research from organizations like the American Dental Association, World Health Organization, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Association of American Medical Colleges with curricular practice at institutions including Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, and University of Sydney Faculty of Dentistry.

History

The journal was established in 1936 amid curricular reforms promoted by bodies such as the Commission on Dental Accreditation, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Flexner Report-era medical reform influences, and the expansion of professional schools after World War II. Early editors engaged with leaders from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Yale School of Medicine, and policy debates in venues like the United States Congress and White House health initiatives. During the postwar period the journal reflected trends linked to the GI Bill, the growth of Columbia University, the influence of the Rockefeller Foundation, and collaborations with international partners such as University College London and Karolinska Institute.

Scope and Content

The journal publishes original research, curriculum development reports, case studies, and commentary relevant to schools like Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, and Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology. Typical topics intersect with clinical education at centers such as Mayo Clinic, interprofessional initiatives with Cleveland Clinic, assessment strategies referenced by Educational Testing Service, simulation-based training associated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and policy analysis influenced by reports from the Institute of Medicine and National Academy of Medicine. The journal frequently features contributions addressing accreditation standards from the Commission on Dental Accreditation, licensure themes interacting with state boards like the California Dental Board, and workforce projections from institutions including Kaiser Permanente and Health Resources and Services Administration.

Publication and Access

Published monthly by the American Dental Education Association, the journal distributes print and online editions used by faculty at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, University of Florida College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, and international subscribers at University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry and Seoul National University School of Dentistry. Institutional access is common at libraries such as the Library of Congress, Harvard University Library, and British Library. The publisher has implemented policies paralleling practices at Elsevier, Wiley-Blackwell, and Springer Nature regarding subscription, open access options, and author agreements that reference funding mandates from agencies like the National Science Foundation and the Wellcome Trust.

Abstracting and Indexing

The journal is indexed in databases and services including PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL. Citations appear in aggregators used by researchers at Stanford University, Princeton University, University of Oxford, and McGill University. Abstracting by services tied to EBSCO and ProQuest facilitates discovery in university systems such as University of Edinburgh, University of Melbourne, and University of Cape Town. Coverage supports systematic reviews coordinated with organizations like Cochrane Collaboration and guideline development by agencies such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Editorial Leadership and Peer Review

Editorial leadership has included deans and faculty drawn from institutions such as University of Washington School of Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, and University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Peer review follows standards comparable to those of The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, and JAMA, employing external reviewers from networks that include American Association for Dental Research, World Dental Federation, and specialty societies such as the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Ethical oversight references guidance from bodies like the Committee on Publication Ethics and institutional review boards at universities including Brown University and Duke University.

Impact and Reception

The journal's influence is measured by citation metrics used by Clarivate Analytics, altmetrics services from Altmetric and by uptake in curricula at schools such as University of São Paulo Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry, and University of Nairobi. It contributes to discourse alongside journals like Journal of the American Dental Association, International Journal of Dental Education, and British Dental Journal. The title has been cited in policy reports by the American Dental Association and incorporated into training materials produced by Association of American Medical Colleges, World Health Organization, and regional bodies such as the European Commission on health workforce planning.

Category:Dentistry journals