A new BDA research journal BDJ Open has now opened for submissions. The online journal will publish dental and oral health primary research from all disciplines via open access. This means that all articles will be freely available upon publication and can be accessed by anyone, from research scientists to practising dentists and patients all around the world.

Stephen Hancocks, Editor-in-Chief of both BDJ and BDJ Open, said: 'BDJ Open provides us with the conduit to offer peer-reviewed, translational research in all aspects of oral health development for the benefit of the wider dental community in particular and, of course, the world in general.'

As with all existing BDA Publications, the new journal will be published by Nature Publishing Group (NPG) on behalf of the BDA. David Bull, Global Head of Academic Journals at NPG said: 'In recent years there has been a significant rise in demand for open research from both researchers and practising dentists. To fit this need, we are pleased to announce this new journal – the latest venture in our 18 year partnership with the British Dental Association.'

More information about the new journal, including how to submit articles for consideration, can be found at: www.nature.com/bdjopen.