Journal Information
Presentation
The Journal of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a leading scientific publication in the field, aimed at the national and international dental communities. Since its launch in 2015, the journal has become a reliable and comprehensive source of clinical and scientific knowledge for surgeons, educators, researchers, and students in the field.
As the official scientific publication of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology, it reflects the institution’s commitment to excellence in producing and disseminating technical and scientific knowledge. The journal’s editorial profile is innovative and in line with the demands of evidence-based practice, thanks to the leadership of Dr. Belmiro Cavalcanti do Egito Vasconcelos, a surgeon with a renowned professional and scientific career.
It covers a wide range of topics related to oral and maxillofacial surgery, with an emphasis on original articles and clinical case reports. Its thematic diversity and methodological rigor guarantee the relevance and timeliness of its content, ensuring that professionals in the field are constantly updated.
The editorial team is comprised of renowned specialists. Editor-in-chief Dr. Rafaela Scariot coordinates the editorial process, focusing on quality and scientific integrity. Associate editor Dr. Raphael Capelli Guerra contributes his clinical and academic experience to ensure the careful curation of submitted manuscripts.
The Journal of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery plays a strategic role in strengthening oral and maxillofacial surgery by promoting the dissemination of high-level scientific knowledge, supporting continuing education, and stimulating qualified academic production in Brazil and abroad.
A Brief History
The Journal of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ISSN: 2358-2782) is the official publication of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology. Founded in 2015, the journal is published quarterly. From 2015 to 2021, it was published in both print and electronic formats. Starting with volume 8 in 2022, it has been published exclusively in electronic format. Initially published in Portuguese from 2015 to 2016, the journal adopted English as its official language of publication in 2017.
The abbreviated title, "J Braz Coll Oral Maxillofac Surg," should be used in bibliographies, footnotes, citations, and references.
Publication Ethics
The Journal of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery adheres to the editorial ethics principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics’ code of conduct (https://publicationethics.org/guidance). These guidelines establish ethical standards for everyone involved in the scientific publication process, including editors, reviewers, authors, and publishers. The goal is to promote academic integrity and ensure that scientific communication occurs in an ethical, transparent, and responsible manner.
Authors should describe their contributions to the manuscript using the CRediT Contributor Roles Taxonomy (https://credit.niso.org/). Please note that not all roles apply to every manuscript, and authors may have contributed in multiple roles.
For manuscripts involving human subjects, authors must confirm that their work complies with the Declaration of Helsinki (https://www.wma.net/policies-post/wma-declaration-of-helsinki). Manuscripts describing experimental work involving human participants must include a statement that the experiment was conducted with their understanding and informed written consent, as well as a statement that the responsible ethics committee approved the experiments.
For manuscripts involving experiments with animals, authors must provide a complete description of any anesthetic or surgical procedures used and evidence that all possible measures were taken to prevent animal suffering at each stage of the experiment. Further guidance can be found in the Consensus Author Guidelines for Animal Use (https://www.veterinaryeditors.org/consensusauthor-guidelines-on-animal-ethics-and-welfare-for-editors). When necessary, approval must be obtained from the relevant ethics committee or the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
Artificial Intelligence
The Journal of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery follows the Committee on Publication Ethics’ (COPE) recommendations regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in research publications (https://publicationethics.org/guidance/cope-position/authorship-and-ai-tools).
When using AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process, authors should only do so to improve readability and language. These technologies should be applied under human supervision and control. Authors should carefully review and edit the results, as AI can generate information that appears authoritative but may be inaccurate, incomplete, or biased. AI and AI-assisted technologies should not be listed as authors or cited as such.
When submitting a manuscript, authors must include a statement disclosing their use of AI tools or services. This declaration does not apply to basic tools used for grammar, spelling, and reference checks. A statement is not necessary if there is nothing to disclose.
Focus and Scope
The Journal of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery promotes the dissemination of scientific knowledge related to oral and maxillofacial surgery and its specialties, emphasizing clinical aspects relevant to professional practice. The journal’s main objective is to publish original work of high methodological rigor and scientific merit that contributes significantly to advancing knowledge in the field. The journal covers the development and application of new surgical techniques, therapeutic innovations, and diagnostic approaches for treating dentoalveolar lesions, craniomaxillofacial deformities, trauma, and maxillofacial reconstruction procedures.
