Author Instructions

The proceedings welcome original submissions in the field of Dentistry and related dental sciences, aiming to disseminate new knowledge and research across all areas of dentistry. Contributions may include studies in basic and clinical sciences, public health, dental education, and other technological or interdisciplinary research relevant to dental science and practice.

In line with the motto, “Innovative Dentistry: Integrating Technologies and Patient Care,” authors are encouraged to present research that emphasizes innovation, emerging technologies, evidence-based approaches, and patient-centered care.

Submission Guidelines

Accepted manuscript types include original research articles. Submissions must be original, written in clear English, and not under consideration elsewhere. Ethical approval and informed consent are required where applicable.

All submissions are subject to peer review and editorial evaluation prior to publication.

Manuscript Submission

            Manuscripts must be submitted via https://www.dfct2026.dent.nu.ac.th/ Registration by the corresponding author is required only once for article submission. The journal accepts manuscripts written in English. The main manuscript should be submitted in both .docx format and pdf format as a single file. The file size should not exceed 10 MB.

Manuscript Preparation

1. Manuscripts should be typed in Arial, font size 12, on standard A4 paper with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
2. Page numbers must be placed in the top right corner. The maximum length of an original article is 3000 words, including up to 6 figures and/or tables, and 40 references.
3. Measurement units (e.g., length, height, weight, capacity) must be expressed in metric units. Temperature should be reported in degrees Celsius (°C), pressure in mmHg, and hematologic and clinical chemistry measurements should follow the International System of Units (SI).
4. Standard abbreviations and symbols must be used. Abbreviations should not appear in the title or abstract. The full term must be spelled out at the first mention in the text, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses, except for standard measurement units.
5. Tooth position should be written using the full anatomical name (e.g., maxillary right canine) or symbols according to the FDI two-digit notation. When symbols are used, the full name should be provided in parentheses at the first mention, e.g., tooth 31 (mandibular left central incisor).
6. Tables must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals. Each table should be self-explanatory and include a brief descriptive title. Footnotes may be indicated using lowercase superscript letters.
7. Figures (photographs and illustrations) must be clearly labeled, include appropriate legends, and meet high-resolution and acceptable file format requirements adapted from the PubMed file submission specifications

(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/pub/filespec-images/#int-disp).

1. Numbers, letters, and symbols must be clear, consistent, and in Arabic form, and used only as necessary. After acceptance, authors may be requested to resubmit high-quality images.

Preparation of the Research Articles

1. Title Page

The first page of the manuscript should include:

–  Article title

–  Authors’ names and affiliated institutions

–  Corresponding author’s details (affiliated institutions, mailing address, and e-mail address)  

2.  Abstract

           The abstract must be written in one paragraph only and must not exceed 300 words. It should include the title, objectives, methods, results, and conclusion, presented continuously without section headings. Tooth names must be written using their full anatomical names, not symbols.

Keywords (3–5) should be listed at the end of the abstract in alphabetical order, separated by commas.

3. Main text

Original articles should be organized as follows:

Introduction

The introduction should describe the rationale and importance of the study, objectives, and scope. It should review recent literature to demonstrate the relevance of the research and highlight original contributions. The study hypothesis must be clearly stated.

Materials and Methods

This section should describe the materials and methods in sufficient detail to allow replication of the study. Information should include chemical product names, experimental animals, and patient details (source, sex, age, etc.). The names, types, specifications, and other relevant details of materials must be clearly indicated.

For studies involving human subjects or experimental animals, authors must state that the research was conducted in accordance with ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects (e.g., the Declaration of Helsinki 2000) or that it was approved by the relevant institutional ethics committee. The ethical approval number must be clearly stated in this section.

Results

Results should present the findings clearly and logically in relation to the study objectives. Data may be presented using text, tables, graphs, or illustrations. Repetition of data in both tables and text should be avoided. Only key findings should be emphasized.

Discussion

The discussion should address the study objectives and evaluate the advantages and limitations of the materials and methods used. Results should be compared directly with relevant previous studies. New findings, significant implications, potential problems, and limitations should be discussed, along with suggestions for future research or application of the results.

Conclusion

This section should briefly summarize the main findings and conclusions of the study.

Conflict of Interest  

Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest, including financial, personal, or professional relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence (bias) their work. If there are no conflicts of interest, authors must explicitly state: “The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest.”

Acknowledgement

Acknowledgements should recognize institutions or individuals who contributed to the study, particularly sources of funding and research grant numbers, if applicable.

Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies in the Writing Process

Authors must disclose the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Grammarly) in the writing process. These tools should only be used to improve readability, grammar, and language. AI must not replace the authors’ roles in study design, data analysis, drawing scientific conclusions, or creating original ideas. AI tools cannot be listed as an author. The authors must rigorously review the generated text and take full responsibility for the entire content and accuracy of the manuscript.

References

All cited references must be listed and correspond to documents cited in the text. Journal titles must be abbreviated according to Index Medicus, available annually or via the National Library of Medicine website (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/)

Writing the references

References must follow the Vancouver citation style. Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their references.  

In-text Citation:  

• References should be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned in the text.
• Identify references in text, tables, and legends by Arabic numerals (e.g., …oral squamous cell carcinoma.(1, 2)).

Reference List Examples:  

List all authors when there are six or fewer; when there are seven or more, list the first six, followed by “et al.”  

• Standard Journal Article:

Author(s). Article title. Abbreviated Journal Title. Year;Volume(Issue):Page numbers.  

Example: Smith AB, Jones CD, Taylor EF. Concordance between clinical and histopathological diagnoses of oral lesions. J Oral Pathol Med. 2025;54(2):123-30.  

• Book:

Author(s). Book Title. Edition (if not the first). Place of publication: Publisher; Year.  

Example: Neville BW, Damm DD, Allen CM, Chi AC. Oral and maxillofacial pathology. 4th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier; 2016.  

• Chapter in a Book:

Author(s) of chapter. Chapter title. In: Editor(s), editors. Book Title. Edition. Place of publication: Publisher; Year. p. Page numbers.  

Example: Regezi JA. Odontogenic cysts and tumors. In: Kumar V, Abbas AK, Aster JC, editors. Robbins basic pathology. 10th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2018. p. 555-70.  

• Electronic Material / Website:

Author(s) or Organization. Title of the webpage [Internet]. Place of publication: Publisher; Date of publication [cited Year Month Day]. Available from: URL.  

Example: World Health Organization. Oral health [Internet]. Geneva: WHO; 2024 [cited 2026 Mar 30]. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/oral-health.