Aims & Objectives
The Pakistan Journal of Dental Research (PJDR) is an international, open-access scientific journal published by Women Dental College, serving the dental community. It aims to be the leading publication in its field, providing a platform for sharing information about new and important research in dentistry worldwide. It also seeks to encourage the conduct and publication of original research in oral health sciences in Pakistan, to offer a source of ongoing dental education, and to disseminate this information to other parts of the world. The Pakistan Journal of Dental Research maintains high standards of peer review and editorial quality to ensure the excellence and integrity of published content across all accepted disciplines.
Focus & Scope
Pakistan Journal of Dental Research (PJDR) welcomes high-quality scholarly contributions that advance knowledge and practice across the full spectrum of oral and dental sciences. The journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, case reports, and short communications, with a focus on clinical relevance, scientific rigor and interdisciplinary value.
Pakistan Journal of Dental Research (PJDR) encourages submissions that enhance patient care, support evidence-based dentistry, and contribute to improved public oral health.

Primary areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Diagnosis, prevention, and management of oral and craniofacial diseases
Innovations in dental materials, technologies, and clinical techniques
Integration of fundamental biomedical sciences with clinical dentistry
Oral health promotion, epidemiology, public health strategies, and healthcare delivery models
Dental education, ethics, policy, and professional development
The journal is committed to fostering research that drives innovation, supports clinical excellence, and strengthens the global oral health community.
Audience/ Readers: Faculty, consultants, specialists, scholars and trainees in all disciplines of dentistry.
Frequency: Quarterly Published**
Publisher/ Owner: Women Dental College, Abbottabad, Pakistan
Sponsor: Women Dental College, Abbottabad, Pakistan
 
Article Processing Charges (APC)
A non-refundable processing fee of PKR 2,000 is required at the time of submission for all original manuscripts, for both national and international authors, and for both regular and fast-track submissions.
Exemptions: 
Case reports, review articles, letters to the editor and invited/guest editorials are exempt from the submission processing fee.
Waiver of APC: 
Advertisement: This journal does not accept advertisements.
Direct Marketing: We are not involved in direct marketing.