www.njdres.com Nigerian Journal of Dental Research | Volume 5 issue 1 i Official Publication of the School of Dentistry College of Medical Science, University of Benin, Benin City A Peer-reviewed Journal Publication of the School of Dentistry, University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria Nigerian Journal of Dental Research (NJDR) is a peer-reviewed journal published by the School of Dentistry, University of Benin Nigeria. This Journal will publish articles in all fields of Oral, Dental and Craniofacial Sciences and Applied Research in form of original research article, reviews, editorials, commentaries, case reports, letter to editor and lecture notes. VISION To emerge as a reputable journal of international standard in disseminating evidence-based scientific information to health professionals and students geared toward improved and qualitative Oral, Dental and Craniofacial healthcare services MISSION To facilitate and advance evidence-based knowledge of high academic standards and to uniquely emerge as the most sought after journal for publication and reference in Oral, Dental and Craniofacial healthcare research AIMS AND OBJECTIVES • To publish innovative articles that will stimulate and promote research which will eventually facilitate the progress of Oral, Dental and Craniofacial Sciences. • To provide a robust platform for researchers and commentators to share knowledge and report findings. • To serve as a media for suggesting culturally competent reforms in the progress and reach of dentistry to the community especially the underserved and economy constrained. • To serve a valuable reference for the academia, policy makers and industries. JOURNAL ETHICS This journal is committed to meeting and upholding standards of ethical behaviour at all stages of the publication process. These requirements are met by the journal following the set standards and guidelines for best practices established by associations, such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and World Association of Medical Editors (WAME NJDR Volume 5 issue 1, June, 2020