The scientific and practical journal DentistKazakhstan is a peer-reviewed, open-access international publication that disseminates original research articles, review papers, clinical case reports, short communications, editorials, and expert commentaries covering various fields of dentistry and related medical sciences.
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year (quarterly)
Languages of publication: Kazakh, Russian, English
ISSN: 1815-9443
eISSN: 3080-017X
Founder and Publisher: Kazakhstan Dental Association
Website: https://dentistrykazakhstan.kz
2. Scope and Subject Areas
The journal publishes scientific papers in the following fields:
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Pediatric dentistry
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Therapeutic dentistry
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Surgical dentistry
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Prosthodontics
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Orthodontics
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Maxillofacial surgery
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Oral oncology
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Implantology
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Aesthetic dentistry
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Periodontology
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Periodontology and endodontics
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Public oral health and epidemiology
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Oral hygiene and prevention
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Scientific research
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Clinical practice guidance
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Healthcare management
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Review articles
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Medical education and professional training of dentists
3. Aims and Objectives of the Journal
The aim of the journal is to disseminate up-to-date knowledge and clinical experience related to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dental diseases in order to enhance the scientific and professional competence of specialists.
Objectives:
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To contribute to the development of dental science and clinical practice
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To increase publication activity in the field of dentistry
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To provide a platform for scientific dialogue and exchange of knowledge
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To promote research outcomes in the international academic community
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To support interdisciplinary and applied research
4. Open Access Policy
The journal DentistKazakhstan adheres to the principles of full open access in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI).
All articles are published in open access and are available to readers immediately after publication without subscription or access restrictions.
Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, and use the journal’s materials provided that proper attribution of the author and source of publication is given.
5. Licensing Policy
All articles published in the scientific and practical journal DentistKazakhstan are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
This license permits users to freely read, download, copy, distribute, cite, and adapt the journal’s materials in any format, provided that appropriate credit is given to the author and the source of publication.
Authors retain the copyright to their works and grant the journal the right of first publication.
The full text of the license is available at:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
6. Peer Review Process
The journal applies a double-blind peer review process:
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Independent expert reviewers
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Confidentiality of the review process
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Anonymous reviewer reports provided to authors
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Review period: up to 8 weeks
7. Originality and Plagiarism Screening
All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using the Antiplagiat system.
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Acceptable similarity threshold: up to 20%
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Required text originality: at least 80%
8. ORCID and Author Affiliation
Authors are required to provide:
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ORCID identifier
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Accurate institutional affiliation
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Author contributions (CRediT taxonomy)
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Sources of funding
The provided information may be verified through CrossRef, ORCID, and other relevant systems.
9. Publication Ethics
The journal follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Declaration of Helsinki, the ARRIVE guidelines, and the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Informed consent must be obtained where applicable
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Ethical approval must be provided for relevant studies
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Sources of funding and conflicts of interest must be disclosed
10. Conflicts of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any competing interests and to complete the ICMJE Disclosure Form where applicable.
11. Preprint and Postprint Policy
The journal allows the deposition of preprints (e.g., medRxiv, OSF).
Postprints may be shared provided that a link to the journal’s official publication is included.
12. Complaints and Appeals
Complaints and appeals are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines.
The review period for complaints is up to 30 working days.
Contact: info@dentistrykazakhstan.kz
13. Privacy Policy
All submitted materials and editorial correspondence are treated as confidential.
Personal data are protected in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
14. Publisher’s Ethics
The publisher guarantees editorial independence, protection of authors’ rights, transparency of editorial decisions, and long-term archiving of published materials.
