NMC Approved Dentistry Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a dentistry professional eager to stay updated with the latest research and trends?

Well, look no further! We’ve got you covered with a list of NMC-approved dentistry journals that are sure to quench your thirst for knowledge.

These journals are recognized under National Medical Commission (NMC) for their high quality, reliability, and relevance to the dentistry field.

Whether you’re a researcher or an author, these publications offer valuable insights, expert opinions, and groundbreaking studies that can enhance your practice and contribute to the advancement of the sector.

For the most recent list of NMC-approved dentistry journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Acta Odontologica Latinoamericana Acta Odontologica Latinoamericana
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica Medical Journals Sweden AB
Acta Stomatologica Croatica University of Zagreb
Acta Stomatologica Naissi University of Nis
Advanced Dental Journal Cairo University, Faculty of Dentistry
Advances in Dental Research SAGE
Ain Shams Dental Journal Egypt Ain Shams University, Faculty of Dentistry
American Journal of Dentistry Mosher and Linder, Inc
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Elsevier
Angle Orthodontist Allen Press
Annali di Stomatologia PublyMed srls
Annals of Dental Specialty Deniz Publication
APOS Trends in Orthodontics Scientific Scholar
Archives of Orofacial Sciences Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia
Arquivos em Odontologia Federal University of Minas Gerais Faculty of Dentistry
Australasian Orthodontic Journal Paradigm Publishing Services
Australian Dental Journal John Wiley & Sons
Australian Endodontic Journal John Wiley & Sons
Brazilian Dental Journal Associacao Brasileira de Divulgacao Cientifica
Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences Piracicaba Dental School - UNICAMP
Brazilian Oral Research Sociedade Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia
British Dental Journal Springer Nature
Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
Caries Research Karger
Case Reports in Dentistry John Wiley & Sons
China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Editorial office of China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Chinese Journal of Orthodontics Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co.Ltd
Chinese Journal of Stomatology Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co.Ltd
Clinical Advances in Periodontics John Wiley & Sons
Clinical and Investigative Orthodontics Taylor & Francis
Clinical Dentistry Russia Clinical Dentistry LLC
Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research John Wiley & Sons
Clinical Oral Implants Research John Wiley & Sons
Clinical Oral Investigations Springer Nature
Clinical Trials in Dentistry Edra s.p.a.
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry Wolters Kluwer Medknow 1.2
Dental Cadmos Edra s.p.a.
Dental Clinics of North America Elsevier
Dental Hypotheses Wolters Kluwer Medknow 0.5
Dental Journal Universitas Airlangga, Faculty of Dental Medicine
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics Dental Press International
Dental Research Journal Wolters Kluwer Health
Dental Traumatology John Wiley & Sons
Dental Update George Warman Publications
Endodontics Today Endo Press LLC
Erbil Dental Journal Hawler Medical University
European Journal of Dentistry Thieme
European Journal of General Dentistry Thieme
European Journal of Oral Sciences John Wiley & Sons
European Journal of Orthodontics Oxford University Press

Why NMC-Approved Dentistry Journals?

  • Promotion eligibility: Indian medical college faculty must publish in NMC-recognized journals for promotions (Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor).
  • Postgraduate seat sanctioning: Departments need NMC-recognized publications for MD/MS/DM/MCh seat allocation.
  • Trust signal: NMC-recognized journals follow ethical standards and credible peer review.
  • Indexing: All NMC-approved journals appear in at least one of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, or DOAJ.

Tips for Submitting to NMC-Approved Dentistry Journals

  1. Verify indexing on the journal’s page before submission.
  2. Match scope — read 5 recent papers in your target journal.
  3. Avoid predatory journals mimicking NMC-approved names.
  4. Check turnaround time if you have grant or thesis deadlines.
  5. Use our Advanced Journal Finder to filter by Scopus/PubMed/WOS for your dentistry subject.
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