section should include the conclusion of the reported 
work and suggestion for further studies if necessary.

 acknowledgements, to all research contributors, if 
any, should be stated in brief at the manuscript, prior to 
references.

 references, should be arranged according to the 
Vancouver system. References must be identified in  
the text by the superscript Arabic numerals and  
numbered in consecutive order as they are mentioned  
in the text. The reference list should appear at the end  
of the articles in numeric sequence.

Examples:
1)  Grimes EW. A use of freeze-dried bone in Endodontics. 

J Endod 1994; 20:355–6.
2)  Cohen S, Burns RC. Pathways of the pulp. 5th ed. St 

Louis: Mosby Co; 1994. p. 123–47.
3)  Morse SS. Factors in the emergence of infectious  

dise�se. �merg Infect Dis �seri�l online] 1995 J�n-M�r; 
1�1��:�24 screens]. Av�il��le from: URL:http://www/
cdc/gov/ncidoc/EID/eid.htm. Accessed December 25, 
1999.

4)  Bennett GL, Horuk R. Iodination of chemokines for 
use receptor binding analysis. In: Horuk R, editor. 
Chemoking receptors. New York: Academic Press;  
1997. p. 134–48.

5)  Amerongen AVN, Michels LFE, Roukema PA,  
Veerman ECI. 1986. Ludah dan kelenjar ludah arti bagi 
kesehatan gigi. Rafiah Arbyono dan Sutatmi Suryo. 
Yogyakarta: Gadjah Mada University Press; 1992. 
p. 1–42.

6)  Salim S. Pengaruh humiditas dan waktu penyimpanan 
serta cara curing terhadap sifat fisik, kimia dan  
mekanik akrilik basis gigi tiruan. Disertasi. Surabaya:  
Pascasarjana Universitas Airlangga; 1995. p. 8–21.

ii. reviews article preparation guidelines
The text of literature reviews should be devided into 

the following sections: title, name of Author(s), abstract, 
introduction, overview, discussion that ended by conclusion 
& suggestion, references.

iii.  Case reports preparation guidelines
The text of case reports should be devided into the 

following sections: title, name of Author(s), abstract, 
introduction, case(s), case management(s) that completed 
with photograph/descriptive illustrations, discussion that 
ended by conclusion & suggestion, references.

Photographs could be clear or glossy. Color or 
black and white photographs must be submitted for 
both illustrations and graphs. Photographs should be  
prepared with the minimum size of 125 × 195 mm.

The manuscript should be submitted in a floppy disc or 
compact disc and be typed using MS Word program. Three 

Notes to authors

Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) publishes 
original articles on all aspects of dentistry and dental related 
disciplines. Articles are considered for publication with the 
condition that they have not been published or submitted 
for publication elsewhere. Articles can be classified as 
research reports, case reports and literature reviews that keep 
the readers informed of current issues, inovative thinking 
in dentistry. They also support scientific advancement, 
education and dental practice. Manuscript should be written 
in English or in Indonesian. Authors should follow the 
manuscript preparation guidelines.

i. research reports preparation guidelines
The text of research report should be devided into the 

following sections:
 title, should be brief, specific and informative. Include 

a short title (not exceeding 40 letters and spaces).
 name of author(s), should include full names of 

authors, address to which proofs are to be sent, name 
and address of the Departement(s) to which the work 
should be attributed.

 abstract, concise description (not more than 250  
words) of the background, purpose, methods, results and 
conclusions required. Key words (3–5 words) should be 
provided below the abstract.

 introduction, comprises the problem’s background, its 
formulation and purpose of the work and prospect for 
the future.

 Materials and Methods, containing clarification on 
used materials and schema of experiments. Method to  
be explained as possible in order to enable others 
examiners to undertake retrial if necessary. Reference 
should be given to the unknown method.

 result, should be presented in logical sequence with  
the minimum number of tables and illustrations 
n e c e s s a r y  f o r  s u m m a r i z i n g  o n l y  i m p o r t a n t  
observations. The vertical and horizontal line in the 
table should be made at the least to simplify of view. 
Mathematical Equations, should be clearly stated. 
When mathematical symbols are not available on the 
typewriter, hand written symbols with soft lead pencil 
could be used. decimal numbers, should be separated  
by point (.) for English-written-manuscript, and be  
separated by comma (,) for Indonesian-written  
manuscript. tables, illustration, and photographs 
should be cited in the text in consecutive order. The 
titles and detailed explanations of the figures belong 
in the legends for illustrations (figures, graphs) not on 
the illustrations themselves. Explain in footnotes all 
nonstandard abbreviations that are used.

 d i s c u s s i o n ,  e x p l a i n i n g  t h e  m e a n i n g  o f  t h e  
examination’s results, in what way the reported result 
can solve the problems, differences and equalities with 
previous study and development possibilities. This 



legible photocopies or an original plus two legible copies  
of manuscript which are typed double space with wide 
margins on good quality A4 white paper (210 × 297 mm) 
should be enclosed. The length of article should not exceed 
12 pages. The left, right, top, and bottom margin should 
be 2.5 cm or 1 inch length. The editor reserves the right 
to edit manuscript, fit articles into available, and ensure  
conciseness, clarity, and stylistic consistency. All accepted 
manuscript and their accompanying illustration become the 
permanent property of publisher, and may not be published 

elsewhere in full or in part, in print or electronically, 
without written permission from publisher. All datas, 
opinion or statement appear on the manuscript are the sole  
responsibility of the contributor. Accordingly, the Publisher, 
the Editorial Board, and their respective employees of 
the Dental Journal accept no responsibility or liability  
whatsoever for the consequences of any such inaccurate or 
misleading data, opinion, or statement. Ethical clearance 
should be attached on research report and case report 
article.

- Editor -