The Journal of Clinical Orthodontics is a peer-reviewed professional publication, published monthly, with offices in Denver. JCO began publication in September 1967 as the Journal of Practical Orthodontics, changing to its current name in 1970. The journal focuses on the practical aspects of everyday orthodontic treatment techniques and practice management. For a brief history of JCO, read Dr. Robert Keim’s interview of founder Dr. Eugene L. Gottlieb in the September 2007 issue, which celebrated our 40th anniversary. JCO is indexed in Medline and PubMed.

THE JCO ADVANTAGE

Clinical Focus

JCO is the only orthodontic journal that focuses on the clinical, rather than the academic, side of the specialty. We are known as the clinician’s journal, with practical Pearls, innovative techniques and treatment methods, extensive overviews, revealing interviews, fascinating cases, timely management advice, and unequaled coverage of technology and industry trends, JCO provides useful information every month for the practicing orthodontist. 

Peer Review

JCO Editorial Board members are well-known and respected orthodontists in clinical practice and academia from the United States and around the world. The current Editor is Dr. Neal D. Kravitz, who is in private practice in Washington D.C.. JCO’s previous editor, Dr. Robert G. Keim, is now the Senior Editor. JCO also has a large Clinical Advisory Council, again with orthodontists from the United States and around the world, to help guide and promote the Journal.

Archive Access

Virtually every article published in JCO since its inception in 1967 is available in our online archive. Beginning with issues published in 1998, every article can be downloaded as a PDF file, appearing in the same format as in the printed journal. PDFs for individual articles older than 1998 can be provided upon request for subscribers, e-mail tammy@jco-online.com.

Access to the Online Archive is free for any JCO subscriber. Non-subscribers can purchase temporary access to the full Online Archive (including current issues) for one day (24 hours) or 30 days. Some JCO content is freely available to anyone (Editor's Corner, Book Reviews, and certain articles).

Industry-Leading Surveys

JCO’s periodic surveys of all U.S. orthodontists have become the industry standard for information on the specialty.

The biennial Orthodontic Practice Study has surveyed nationwide economics and practice administration since 1981. Highlights of the results are published over three or four issues of the journal; the complete data tables are published separately (available online starting with the 2005 Study).

For completing the 2023 Practice Study, please refer to the following aides provided by practice management software companies:

Cloud9: Practice Study Instructions

Dolphin: Configuration and User’s Guide and JCO Report Installer 

Ortho2: Practice Study Instructions

Tops Ortho: Practice Study Instructions

The Study of Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Procedures covers clinical techniques and diagnostic methods. This survey is conducted every four to six years (most recently in 2020); results are published over three issues of the journal.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

One- and two-year print or online-only subscriptions are available to individuals and to multi-user institutions such as libraries, hospitals, and university departments. JCO offers special rates for full-time dental/orthodontic students and for retired orthodontists.

Copyright and Permissions Policies for using JCO printed or online materials

For additional information, contact info@jco-online.com.