The Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras (JIDAM) is the official publication of the Indian Dental Association, Madras Branch. JIDAM is a peer-reviewed, open-access quarterly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across all disciplines of dentistry.
Mission Statement
JIDAM is committed to advancing dental science by providing a rigorous, ethical, and inclusive platform for researchers, clinicians, and academicians worldwide. The journal evaluates all submissions purely on scientific merit, irrespective of author institution, geography, or financial capacity.
Scope of Publication
JIDAM accepts original contributions covering, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Oral Medicine & Radiology
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Pathology & Microbiology
- Periodontology & Implantology
- Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge
- Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
- Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
- Public Health Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
- Digital Dentistry & Technology
Types of Articles Accepted
| Article Type | Word Limit | References | Authors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Research | 2,500 words | 30 | Up to 6 |
| Review Article | 3,500 words | 40 | Up to 5 |
| Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis | 4,000 words | 50 | Up to 6 |
| Case Report | 2,000 words | 10 | Up to 4 |
| Short Communication | 1,000 words | 8 | Up to 3 |
| Letter to the Editor | 400 words | 4 | — |
Open Access Policy
JIDAM is a fully open-access journal. All published content is freely available to readers with no subscription required. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY 4.0) license, permitting unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Publication Charges
JIDAM charges no submission fees, article processing charges (APCs), or publication charges of any kind. There is no cost to submit or publish in JIDAM — ever.