Eight Tips for Securing Authors and Articles That Will Enhance Your Dental Journal Quality and Reach

Authors

• Lindsay A. Robinson DDS, Journal of the California Dental AssociationFollow

Abstract

This feature article offers eight practical tips to help dental editors attract high-quality manuscripts and a diverse range of authors. Key strategies include building pipelines with dental schools, mining material from professional meetings, and specifically encouraging the dental student voice. The author recommends using themed issues with guest editors and leveraging digital media like LinkedIn to discover new contributors. Additionally, the article emphasizes supporting authors through mentorship, utilizing website analytics to guide content selection, and maintaining ethical standards regarding the disclosure of Generative AI. These combined efforts aim to bridge research with practical clinical guidance.

Recommended Citation

Robinson, Lindsay A. DDS (2026) "Eight Tips for Securing Authors and Articles That Will Enhance Your Dental Journal Quality and Reach," AADEJ - The Communicator: Vol. 12: Iss. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/aadej-communicator/vol12/iss1/4