Qualis CAPES C – Institutional Recognition of BJDOR

The Brazilian Journal of Dentistry and Oral Radiology (BJDOR), ISSN 2965-8837, is officially indexed in the Qualis CAPES evaluation system, with a C classification for the 2021–2024 quadrennium. This institutional recognition marks the journal’s formal inclusion in the Brazilian system for evaluating scientific output, with an official link to the parent area of Dentistry.

The Qualis CAPES System

Qualis CAPES is the official framework used to assess the quality of scientific journals in which Brazilian master’s and doctoral programs publish their research findings. Journals are classified by knowledge area and ranked into quality strata ranging from A1 (highest level) to C, based on criteria such as:

• Editorial regularity and consistency

• Scientific and methodological quality of publications

• Existence and ethical standards of peer review

• Academic visibility and indexation

• Thematic alignment with evaluation areas

• Contribution to academic training and scientific development

A C classification indicates that the journal is formally recognized within the Qualis system, representing an initial and foundational stage in its editorial and scientific consolidation.

Recognized Evaluation Areas (2021–2024)

During the 2021–2024 evaluation period, BJDOR received Qualis C classification, under the parent area of Dentistry, in the following CAPES evaluation areas:

• Medicine I

• Medicine II

• Dentistry

This recognition highlights the journal’s thematic alignment and its role at the interface between Dentistry, Medicine, and oral diagnostic imaging.

Scientific Scope and Editorial Commitment

BJDOR is dedicated to publishing scientific articles, narrative and systematic reviews, clinical reports, and applied studies in the fields of:

• Clinical Dentistry

• Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

• Diagnostic imaging

• Basic sciences applied to Dentistry

• Interfaces between Dentistry, Medicine, and health sciences

The journal is committed to promoting the integration of research, education, and clinical practice, supporting academic training and the dissemination of specialized scientific knowledge.

BJDOR operates under a peer-review system, adheres to international ethical standards, and fully supports open-access publishing and scientific transparency.

Relevance for Authors and Graduate Programs

The inclusion of BJDOR in the Qualis system allows published articles to be formally recognized within the Brazilian academic context, particularly in Dentistry and related medical areas. This represents a key step in strengthening the journal and supporting its progression in future evaluation cycles.

Brazilian Journal of Dentistry and Oral Radiology (BJDOR) - ISSN 2965-8837
Qualis CAPES C – 2021–2024 Quadrennium