The Journal
of Dental Hygiene is the refereed, scientific publication of the
American Dental Hygienists’ Association. It promotes the publication
of original research related to the practice and education of dental
hygiene. It supports the development and dissemination of a dental
hygiene body of knowledge through scientific inquiry in basic, applied,
and clinical research.
Starting with the Summer 2004 issue, the Journal is now
published exclusively online. The online format offers unparalleled
searching capabilities that bring significant advantages to Journal
readers, including practitioners, educators, researchers, and students.
The value of the Journal, its overall substance, and the
quality of articles it publishes has not changed. The equivalent
processes for accepting and publishing manuscripts have not changed.
Manuscript Requirements
Manuscripts are evaluated for quality, depth and significance of
research, comprehensive evaluation of the available literature,
and the expertise of the author(s) in the given subject. Content
must provide new information and be of general importance to dental
hygiene. The Journal discourages submitting more than one
article on related aspects of the same research.
Originality
Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, owned by the author,
and not submitted elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining
permission to use any materials (tables, charts, photographs, etc.)
that are owned by others. Written permission to reprint material
must be secured from the copyright owner and sent to ADHA when the
manuscript is accepted for publication. The letter requesting permission
must specifically state the original source, using wording stipulated
by the grantor.
Disclosure
Authors are obligated to identify any actual or potential conflict
of interest in publishing the manuscript. This includes association
with a company that produces, distributes, or markets any products
mentioned; or with funding provided to help prepare the manuscripts.
Disclosures should appear at the beginning of the manuscript.
Manuscript Categories
The publishes original scientific investigations, literature reviews,
and theoretical articles, as well as short reports and special feature
articles related to dental hygiene. All submissions are reviewed
by the editor and referees.
Original Research Reports
Reports of basic, clinical, and applied studies that provide new
information, applications, or theoretical developments typically
include an abstract, introduction, review of the literature, methods
and materials, results, discussion, and conclusion.
- Abstract: Approximately 250 words. Use the
headings “Purpose” (purpose), “Methods”
(design, subjects, procedures, measurements), “Results”
(summary of findings), and “Conclusion.” At least
four keywords should be listed at the end of the abstract.
- Introduction: Briefly orient the reader to
the given subject with an overview of the research problem studied,
providing enough detail to ensure clarity.
- Review of the Literature: Cite a variety of
relevant, current studies. Compare findings, clearly indicating
all sources of concepts and data. When a source is directly quoted,
use quotation marks. Note the current status of the topic and,
if further study is needed, provide a sound case for it. Define
the variables, the hypotheses or research objectives, and how
this study relates to previous research.
- Methods and Materials: Describe the research
instruments, equipment, procedures, and method of data analysis.
Specify the measurements and statistical tests used as well as
their significance. Furthermore, assure an adherence to all pertinent
federal and state regulations concerning the protection of the
rights and welfare of all human and animal subjects.
- Results: Summarize all relevant data, including
statistics and data characteristics.
- Discussion: Evaluate and interpret the findings. Compare them
with those of other related studies. Discuss study limitations;
implications for dental hygiene practice, education, and research;
and recommendations or plans for further study.
- Conclusion: State the conclusions, theories,
or implications that may be drawn from the study. Discuss how
they relate to dental hygiene practice, profession, education,
and research. Include overall health promotion and disease prevention,
clinical and primary care for individuals and groups, and basic
and applied science.
- Acknowledgments: Be brief and straightforward.
Example: “The authors thank Jane Smith, RDH, for her assistance
in developing the survey instrument.” Anyone making a substantial
contribution to the conduct of the research or the resulting report
should be appropriately credited as an author.
Literature Reviews
A presentation of relevant and primary published material on a specific
topic constitutes a comprehensive literature review. Such a review
includes a summary and critique of the current status of the topic,
and the aspects needing further study. Literature reviews begin
with a non-structured abstract—a brief statement of purpose,
content summary, conclusions, and recommendations.
At least four keywords should be listed following the non-structured
abstract.
Short Reports
The Journal publishes short reports related to dental hygiene.
Short reports are limited in scope and should begin with a brief,
non-structured abstract that describes the topic. This abstract
should contain at least four keywords. A concise introduction; literature
review; detailed description of the topic or activity; and discussion,
conclusion, and recommendations must also be included. References
are necessary to support the rationale and methods presented.
A short report may describe a clinical case study, an educational
innovation, a research method, a concept or theory, or other current
topics.
- Case Study: A report that describes a unique
aspect of patient care not previously documented in the literature.
Such reports usually focus on a single patient or groups of patients
with similar conditions. Suitable topics include, but are not
limited to, innovative preventive methods or programs, educational
methods or approaches, health promotion interventions, and ethical
issues.
- Theoretical Manuscript: A report that provides
a well-supported explanation for natural phenomena that clarify
a set of interrelated concepts, definitions, or propositions about
dental hygiene care or processes. Such reports provide new knowledge,
insight, or interpretation; and discussion, conclusions, and recommendations.
These reports begin with a non-structured abstract. At least four
keywords are listed at the end of the abstract.
Manuscript Format
Standard usage of the English language is expected. Manuscripts
should be typed, double-spaced, on standard 8.5” x 11”
white paper. All pages should be numbered, including those with
references, tables, and figures. Include a title, subtitle if necessary,
and the name and credentials of each author on the first page.
Author Biography
Please include a brief biographical sketch of each author at the
beginning of the manuscript. List names, credentials, titles, affiliations,
and locations. Example: “Mary B. Jones, RDH, MA, is assistant
professor and clinic director, Department of Dental Hygiene; Bill
R. Smith, DDS, MEd, is associate professor, Department of Pediatric
Dentistry; both are at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.”
Visual Aids
- Tables: Titles should be brief but self-explanatory.
Readers should not have to refer to the text to understand a table.
Also, the main body of text should not overly depend on the tables.
Use Roman numerals to identify tables (Table IV).
- Figures: Includes charts, graphs, photographs,
and artwork. All should include a brief caption and use Arabic
numerals (Figure 4).
- Photographs: High-resolution digital photos
are preferred, with a resolution of at least 300 pixels per inch.
Submitting two positive prints of each quality photograph is also
permitted. Color prints are preferred over black-and-white prints.
Photographs are not returned unless requested by authors.
References
The Journal follows National Library of Medicine (NLM)
citation style. Each reference should be numbered in the order it
first appears in the text. If a source is cited more than once,
the first reference number it is given is used throughout. ADHA
editorial staff does not assume responsibility for verifying references.
For more information and detailed examples, please visit the International
Committee of Medical Journal Editors at www.icmje.org.
Periodical citations: author (.) article title (.) periodical
(. ) year (;) volume (number) (:) page numbers.
Please list all authors. Capitalize only the first word of the
journal article title, and use the NLM journal abbreviations found
at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=journals.
Example:
Smith MA, Jones BB. Curette sharpness: a literature review. J
Dent Hyg. 1996;77:382-390.
For periodicals found only online—like the Journal
of Dental Hygiene online—the same basic citation elements
are required. Due to the nature of the Internet, however, a few
adjustments are necessary.
Because the Journal no longer follows a traditional print
pagination, we use the article number (with “e” before
the number to denote “electronic”) instead of page numbers.
Also, because updates or revisions may be made to online content,
please include the date you cited the content.
Example:
Hollister MC, Anema MG. Health behavior models and oral health:
a review. J Dent Hyg [Internet]. 2004 [cited 2005 Feb 17];78(3):e6.
Available from http://www.adha.org. Registration required for
access.
Book citations: author (.) title. edition (.) editor
(.) city of publication (state abbrev.) (:) publisher (;) year of
publication (.) page numbers.
Example:
Breedlove GK, Schorfheide AM. Adolescent pregnancy. 2nd
ed. Wieczorek RR, editor. White Plains (NY): March of Dimes Education
Services; 2001. p. 1-15.
Internet citations: NLM requires the standard
elements of a citation for an Internet resource, with a few modifications.
The main elements required:
Author (.) title [Internet] (.) city of publication (state abbrev.)
(:) publisher (;) date of publication [date of citation] (.) page
or document numbers (.) availability
Example:
Lawrence, RA. A review of the medical benefits and contraindications
to breastfeeding in the United States [Internet]. Arlington (VA):
National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health; 1997
Oct [cited 2000 Apr 24]. 40 p. Available from: http://www.ncemch.org/pubs/PDFs/breasfeedingTIB.pdf.
Manuscript Submission
Please submit two copies to the Journal of Dental Hygiene,
ADHA, 444 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611. We also
accept Microsoft Word attachments in email. Please send electronic
manuscripts to communications@adha.net,
with “JDH manuscript submission” in the subject line.
Each manuscript is assigned a log number, which authors should
use for correspondence. All papers are reviewed by the editor, blinded
to remove any author identification, and assigned to three reviewers.
The editor reserves the right to return, without review, any manuscript
that does not meet Journal criteria for formal review.
The review process takes approximately 10 to 12 weeks, depending
on the need for authors to make revisions. All reviewer comments—as
well as notification of acceptance or rejection—are submitted
to the corresponding author.
Publication
Accepted manuscripts are edited and sent to the principal author
for approval of technical accuracy. Editors reserve the right to
edit or rewrite copy to fit the style requirements of the Journal.
All authors must sign agreements that permit the article to be published.
For further information, please contact the Journal of
Dental Hygiene by mail at the above address, at 800/243-ADHA,
or by email at communications@adha.net
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