Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research - Genes, Growth and Development is published to serve its readers as an international forum for the presentation and critical discussion of issues pertinent to the advancement of the specialty of orthodontics and the evidence-based knowledge of craniofacial growth and development. This forum is based on scientifically supported information, but also includes minority and conflicting opinions.

The objective of the journal is to facilitate effective communication between the research community and practicing clinicians. Original papers of high scientific quality that report the findings of clinical trials, clinical epidemiology, and novel therapeutic or diagnostic approaches are appropriate submissions. Similarly, we welcome papers in genetics, developmental biology, syndromology, surgery, speech and hearing, and other biomedical disciplines related to clinical orthodontics and normal and abnormal craniofacial growth and development. In addition to original and basic research, the journal publishes concise reviews, case reports of substantial value, invited essays, letters, and announcements.

The journal is published quarterly. The review of submitted papers will be coordinated by the editor and members of the editorial board. It is policy to review manuscripts within 3 to 4 weeks of receipt and to publish within 3 to 6 months of acceptance.

《Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research》是一本由WILEY出版商出版的专业医学期刊，该刊创刊于2002年，刊期Quarterly，该刊已被国际权威数据库SCIE收录。在中科院最新升级版分区表中，该刊分区信息为大类学科：医学 4区，小类学科：牙科与口腔外科 4区；在JCR（Journal Citation Reports）分区等级为Q3。该刊发文范围涵盖牙科与口腔外科等领域，旨在及时、准确、全面地报道国内外牙科与口腔外科工作者在该领域取得的最新研究成果、工作进展及学术动态、技术革新等，促进学术交流，鼓励学术创新。2021年影响因子为2.563，平均审稿速度>12周，或约稿。