Journal of Orthodontics

Volume 37 (2010), 4 issues per year

This journal publishes open access papers.    For further information click here.

The Journal of Orthodontics has an international circulation, publishing papers from throughout the world. The official journal of the British Orthodontic Society, it aims to publish high quality, evidence-based, clinically orientated or clinically relevant original research papers that will underpin evidence based orthodontic care. It particularly welcomes reports on prospective research into different treatment methods and techniques but also systematic reviews, meta-analyses and studies which will stimulate interest in new developments. Regular features include original papers on clinically relevant topics, clinical case reports, reviews of the orthodontic literature, editorials, book reviews, correspondence and other features of interest to the orthodontic community. The journal is published in full colour thoughout.

British Orthodontic Society Chapman Prize: read the winning paper!
Founded in 1961, the BOS Chapman Prize is awarded in memory of Harold Chapman to the best published article of the year by a member of the BOS.  This year's winning paper was published in the December 2009 as a special supplement to the Journal of Orthodontics: 'Medical Disorders and Orthodontics’ by Anjli Patel, Donald J Burden and Jonathan Sandler. 

The paper is available free online now for all to read!

Online submission, tracking and peer review system now live  
Contributors have the benefit of being able to upload papers direct to the journal by registering at the system homepage: http://jor.edmgr.com.  The system is designed to speed the processing of submissions by facilitating electronic refereeing and streamlining communication with the author and coordination throughout the publication process. Authors may submit papers, and track their progress at all stages, 24 hours a day. Reviewers can download assigned papers and submit their comments and recommendations online.