About the Journal
An international, open access, peer-reviewed dental journal, published monthly since 2007.
Guident is an international, open access, peer-reviewed dental journal published monthly by Ivory India, New Delhi. Since 2007 it has provided dental professionals with research, clinical insight and innovation from across the discipline.
Overview
The journal publishes original research, clinical case reports, case series and review articles that inform everyday clinical decision-making. Its readership includes general dental practitioners, specialists, postgraduate students, academics and dental technicians.
All articles are free to read online without registration or subscription. The complete digital archive of 160 monthly issues, from January 2013 to November 2026, currently holds 1,693 articles.
Aims and scope
Guident aims to bring global dental knowledge to clinicians and to encourage the adoption of evidence-based practice that improves clinical outcomes and patient well-being. The journal considers manuscripts in the following subject areas: Aesthetic Dentistry, Endodontics, General, Implantology, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Research.
- Original research: clinical and laboratory studies, surveys and evaluations.
- Case reports and case series: well-documented clinical cases with diagnostic and therapeutic value.
- Review articles: narrative and systematic reviews of the current literature.
- Editorials: commentary from the editors on clinical, educational and ethical themes.
History
Established in 2007, Guident began as a printed dental magazine and has since developed a strong digital presence through www.guident.net, which attracts readers from India and abroad. The journal marked its 18th anniversary in its February 2026 issue.
Editorial leadership
Dr. Parvez Alam Khan
B.D.S., M.I.D.A
Dr. Parvez Alam Khan serves as Editor of Guident and is in private practice at Amber Dental Care. As Editor, he is responsible for the journal’s editorial direction and its monthly editorial, and oversees the publication of each issue together with the editorial, review and advisory boards.
In his editorials he addresses developments in Indian and international dentistry, dental education and clinical practice, and the journal’s role as an academic and clinical resource for students, clinicians, researchers and educators.
info@guident.net
Dr. Manesh Lahori
B.D.S., M.D.S., F.I.S.O.L, F.I.C.O.I
Dr. Manesh Lahori is Associate Editor of Guident. He is Vice-Chancellor, K.D. University, Ex-Dean, & Ex-HOD, Department of Prosthodontics, K. D. Dental College & Hospital, Mathura U.P.
With the editorial team, he leads the selection and curation of manuscripts for each issue, contributes regular editorials on prosthodontic practice and ethics, and supports the scholarly standards that guide the journal’s content.
info@guident.netThe editors are supported by a Review Board of specialists in each discipline and an Advisory Board of senior clinicians and academics from India and overseas.
Publisher
Guident is published by Ivory India, E13/13, 2nd Floor, Khirki Extension, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi 110017, India. Ivory India is also associated with the International Dental Lab Expo and the Guident Dental Awards.
Abstracting and indexing
Guident is indexed or listed in ProQuest, EBSCO Host, Ulrich’sweb Global Serials Directory, InfoBase Index and IFSIJ. Inclusion in Index Copernicus is under evaluation.
Policies
Information on peer review, publication ethics, consent, conflicts of interest, corrections and advertising is available on the Editorial Policies page. Guidance for preparing a manuscript is given in the Author Guidelines.