Journal of Orthodontics
Journal of Orthodontics
The Journal of Orthodontics (JOO) (/ˈdʒɜːrnəl ɒv ɔːrθəˈdɒntɪks/), is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes research in the field of orthodontics. The journal's primary focus is on clinical and experimental research relevant to orthodontic practice.
Etymology
The term "Journal of Orthodontics" is derived from the English words "journal" (from the Old French jurnal, a daily record) and "orthodontics" (from the Greek orthos, meaning "straight" or "correct", and odontos, meaning "tooth").
History
The Journal of Orthodontics was first published in 1974. It is the official publication of the British Orthodontic Society and is published by Taylor & Francis. The journal is indexed in the PubMed database and the Science Citation Index.
Content
The Journal of Orthodontics publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports, and clinical studies in all areas of orthodontics. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities, malocclusion, orthodontic appliances, growth and development, and related anatomy.
Related Terms
- Orthodontics: The branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly.
- Malocclusion: The misalignment of teeth and jaws, often corrected through orthodontic treatment.
- Peer review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences as the producers of the work.
- Academic journal: A periodical publication in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Journal of Orthodontics
- Wikipedia's article - Journal of Orthodontics
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