Copyright Policy

Journal of Dentistry and Oral Healthcare

The Journal of Dentistry and Oral Healthcare is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while ensuring wide dissemination of published research through an open access publishing model. This policy outlines the ownership, usage rights, and permissions related to published content.

1. Copyright Ownership

Upon acceptance and publication in the journal:

  • Authors retain the copyright of their work
  • The journal is granted the right of first publication
  • The published version is made openly accessible under the journal’s licensing terms

Authors remain the legal owners of their intellectual content.

2. Licensing and Usage Rights

All articles are published under an open access license (such as Creative Commons Attribution License – CC BY or equivalent).

Under this license:

  • Users may read, download, copy, distribute, and share the article freely
  • Content may be reused, adapted, or built upon for any purpose, including commercial use
  • Proper attribution must always be given to the original authors and source

3. Author Rights

Authors are permitted to:

  • Use their published work for academic, educational, and research purposes
  • Share their article on personal websites, institutional repositories, and academic platforms
  • Include their work in theses, books, or future publications with proper citation
  • Distribute the final published version with acknowledgment of the journal

4. Third-Party Content

If a manuscript includes third-party materials (e.g., figures, tables, images, or datasets):

  • Authors must obtain written permission from the original copyright holder
  • Proper credit must be provided in the manuscript
  • The journal is not responsible for copyright clearance of third-party content

5. Plagiarism and Copyright Violations

The journal strictly prohibits copyright infringement and plagiarism. Authors must ensure that:

  • All content is original or properly cited
  • No copyrighted material is used without permission
  • Proper acknowledgment is given for all referenced works

Violations may result in rejection, retraction, or notification to relevant institutions.

6. Publisher Rights

The journal reserves the right to:

  • Publish, archive, and distribute accepted articles
  • Index content in databases and repositories
  • Maintain permanent accessibility of published works

These rights are exercised while respecting author ownership and open access principles.

7. Reuse and Distribution

Users of journal content may:

  • Share and redistribute articles in any medium or format
  • Use content for research, teaching, and non-commercial or commercial purposes
  • Modify and build upon the work, provided proper attribution is given

Appropriate citation must include the original authors and the journal name.

8. Disclaimer of Responsibility

While the journal ensures publication integrity:

  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their content
  • The journal is not liable for misuse or misinterpretation of published material by third parties

9. Policy Updates

The journal reserves the right to update or modify this copyright policy as needed to comply with evolving publishing standards and legal requirements.