East African Dental Journal

About the Journal

The East African Dental Journal (EADJ) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality original research, reviews, case reports, and clinical studies in the field of dentistry and oral health. As the official publication of the Kenya Dental Association (KDA), the primary mission is to publish cutting-edge research that advances dental science, enhances clinical practice, and promotes academic research within East Africa and beyond. The journal serves as a platform for sharing knowledge among dental professionals, researchers, and policymakers to improve oral healthcare in the region.

Copyright Statement

All content published in the East African Dental Journal (EADJ) is protected by copyright. Authors retain the copyright to their work while granting the journal an exclusive license to publish their contributions. Readers are encouraged to respect the intellectual property rights of both the authors and the journal. For more details, please review our copyright policy here.

Open Access Policy
The East African Dental Journal is committed to Open Access principles, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to a global audience without subscription barriers. We believe in promoting unrestricted knowledge sharing and do not impose article processing charges (APCs) on authors.

Peer Review Process

EADJ upholds the highest standards of scholarly integrity and rigor in the dissemination of dental and oral health knowledge. All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring objective and expert evaluation.

Upon submission, each manuscript is initially screened by the editorial team for adherence to submission guidelines and ethical standards. Manuscripts meeting these criteria are reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. The peer-review process assesses originality, methodological quality, significance of findings, and compliance with ethical guidelines. Authors receive constructive feedback to enhance their work before publication.

Information for Authors

Authors can find detailed guidelines on manuscript preparation and submission here. We encourage all authors to carefully review these guidelines to facilitate a smooth and efficient submission process.

Submitted manuscripts must not contain previously published material or content under consideration elsewhere. Accepted manuscripts become part of EADJ’s published record and may not be republished. All published articles will be indexed in Google Scholar and AJOL.

Click here to learn more about the East African Dental Journal and our affiliation with the Kenya Dental Association.