The Digital Transformation of Orthodontics: Evidence, Innovation and Clinical Applications

Annali di Stomatologia invites authors to submit manuscripts for the Special Issue “The Digital Transformation of Orthodontics: Evidence, Innovation and Clinical Applications”, focusing on evidence, innovation and clinical applications of digital transformation in orthodontics.

Guest Editor: Prof. Francesco Inchingolo - Full Professor of Odontostomatological Diseases, University of Bari "Aldo Moro" - Italy

Topics of interest

Submissions may address, for example:

• end-to-end digital workflows (data acquisition, planning, manufacturing, quality control);

• virtual set-up and computer-assisted treatment planning;

• CAD/CAM and 3D printing in orthodontics (models, trays, appliances, materials, accuracy/quality);

• biomechanics and predictability of movements in digital treatments (e.g., aligners);

• digital tools for follow-up and remote monitoring;

• standardization, reproducibility, clinical outcomes, and patient-reported outcomes in digital care pathways.

Article types

The journal publishes original research manuscripts, review articles, and other invited content in odontostomatologic fields.

Key editorial requirements

• Peer review: double-blind; multi-stage process including editorial checks (including similarity/plagiarism screening).

• Abstract: max 300 words, single paragraph, structured-style without headings.

• Keywords: 3–10 (preferably MeSH).

• References: numeric citations in [ ] before punctuation; ACS style; DOI mandatory in all references.

• Figures/Tables: included in the text and uploaded during submission; min 1000 px or 300 dpi; preferred TIFF/JPEG.

• Transparency: Author Contributions, Funding, and Conflicts of Interest statements required (if none: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”).

• Originality: not previously published nor under consideration elsewhere.

• Permissions: permissions and credit lines required for reused published materials.

Open access & APC

Articles are immediately open access.
An APC of Euro 800,00 (plus VAT/local taxes where applicable) applies upon acceptance (unlimited number of figures and tables).
Articles are published under a Creative Commons license; license information is displayed on article pages.

How to submit (OJS)

Submit via the OJS platform (Login/Register).
During submission, select the Special Issue section dedicated to "The Digital Transformation of Orthodontics" currently listed on the journal’s submissions page.

Deadlines (to be completed)

• Submission deadline: 30/03/2026