Authors are invited to submit their work to this journal. An editor will assess all submissions to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents, and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure the study design and research argument are properly structured and articulated. The title should be concise, and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

• This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
• This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
• All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
• All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
• Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets, and other material provided with this submission.

By submitting a manuscript to the Sulaimani Dent J, the author(s) agree to the following terms:

1. Copyright Ownership & Licensing

   • Upon acceptance, the author(s) retain copyright ownership of their work. However, they grant Sulaimani Dent J a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the manuscript in print and electronic formats.
   • Articles published in Sulaimani Dent J are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-NC-SA), allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided the original work is properly cited.

2. Author Warranties

   • The submitting author(s) confirm that the manuscript is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
   • The work does not infringe upon any copyrights, trademarks, patents, or other intellectual property rights.
   • Any third-party material used (figures, tables, images) has the necessary permissions for reproduction in an open-access publication.

3. Rights of the Journal

   • Sulaimani Dent J reserves the right to edit, format, and distribute the manuscript in alignment with journal policies.
   • Once published, the article cannot be withdrawn unless ethical violations or misconduct are identified.
   • Sulaimani Dent J may include the article in databases, archives, or indexing services for wider dissemination.

4. Public Access and Reuse

   • Readers and researchers may freely access, download, share, and reuse the published content under the (CC BY-NC-SA) license, provided proper attribution is given.
   • The authors acknowledge that no royalties or financial compensation will be provided for their published work.

5. Conflict of Interest & Ethical Compliance

   • The author(s) declare that they have disclosed all conflicts of interest related to the research.
   • The manuscript complies with ethical standards, including obtaining necessary approvals for human or animal research.

By submitting a manuscript to Sulaimani Dent J, the author(s) fully accept the terms of this Copyright Notice and confirm their agreement with the journal’s policies.

The Sulaimani Dental Journal values the privacy of its users. Any names, email addresses, or personal information provided on this journal's website will be used solely for the purposes of managing and publishing journal content. This information will not be shared, sold, or used for any other purposes beyond the journal’s scope, nor will it be disclosed to third parties without explicit consent.