About the Journal
Journal title: TUMI Oral Health
ISO abbreviated title: TUMI Oral Health
DOI prefix: 10.64716
Online ISSN: 3119-7701
Legal Deposit: No. 2026-01409, National Library of Peru
Year established: 2026
Publication frequency: Every two months; six issues per year
Publication language: English
Owner and publisher: Latin American Society of Medical Sciences
Publisher country: Peru
Editor-in-Chief: Jhair Leon-Rodriguez, PhD
Editorial email: editorial@tumijournal.com
SciELO subject area: Health Sciences
OECD/FORD field: Medical and Health Sciences – Dentistry
Access model: Immediate open access
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Publication charges: USD 150 APC for accepted manuscripts, subject to the journal’s waiver and discount policy.
Origin and Meaning of the Name TUMI
The name TUMI refers to the ceremonial knife of the Inca civilization, a revered symbol of knowledge, healing, and the advancement of health knowledge in Latin American culture. Beyond its historical significance, the TUMI represents the pursuit of excellence, the transmission of wisdom, and the transformative power of science to improve human health. Inspired by this powerful legacy, TUMI Oral Health positions itself as a journal that not only preserves cultural identity but also drives innovation and fosters global collaboration in oral health and dental sciences. Edited by the Latin American Society of Medical Sciences and based in Peru, the journal embraces the spirit of the TUMI—precision, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of oral health and dental sciences for the benefit of humanity.
Mission
The mission of TUMI Oral Health is to promote and disseminate rigorous, ethical, and reproducible scientific knowledge in oral health and dental sciences. The journal facilitates the communication of original research, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, methodological and technical articles, case reports, and letters to the editor that contribute to clinical practice, dental public health, education, and research.
The journal encourages participation from researchers, clinicians, educators, and postgraduate students from Peru and other countries, with emphasis on methodological quality, research integrity, open science, institutional diversity, and international collaboration.
Vision
To become a leading scientific journal in Latin America, recognized for its editorial rigor, commitment to open access, and impact on the dissemination of high-quality research that contributes to the improvement of oral health at a global level. We aspire to be an academic benchmark for authors, reviewers, and readers engaged in the progress of oral health and dental sciences, guided by ethical principles, inclusiveness, and social responsibility.
Aims and Scope
Aims and Scope
TUMI Oral Health is an international, peer-reviewed, fully open access scientific journal dedicated to promoting rigorous research in oral health and dental sciences.
The journal publishes contributions related to:
- Clinical and preventive dentistry.
- Periodontology and implant dentistry.
- Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
- Prosthodontics and restorative dentistry.
- Endodontics.
- Pediatric dentistry.
- Oral medicine and oral pathology.
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- Oral and maxillofacial radiology.
- Dental materials and biomaterials.
- Cariology.
- Community oral health and dental public health.
- Dental education.
- Epidemiology and evidence-based dentistry.
- Digital dentistry.
- Research methodology applied to oral health.
TUMI Oral Health accepts:
- Original Research Articles.
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.
- Methodological and Technical Articles.
- Case Reports.
- Letters to the Editor.
Editorial decisions are not based on predicted bibliometric impact, citation potential, or media appeal. Manuscripts are evaluated according to their originality, scientific contribution, relevance to the journal’s scope, methodological rigor, transparency, reproducibility, ethical compliance, and quality of reporting.
Manuscripts must contribute scientifically relevant knowledge beyond a purely local or descriptive interest. Studies conducted in local settings are welcome when they address a relevant question, use sound methods, and clearly explain their scientific, clinical, educational, or public-health implications.
Peer Review Policy
All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure objectivity, methodological soundness, and scientific relevance. The complete workflow, from initial editorial screening to final decision, is described in our Peer Review Policy.
Publication Ethics
TUMI Oral Health upholds the highest standards of research and publication ethics. The journal follows the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).
All research involving human participants must comply with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki (World Medical Association, latest revision). Studies involving animals must follow internationally recognized standards for animal welfare, such as the ARRIVE guidelines and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
All submitted manuscripts must be original and free from plagiarism, data fabrication, image manipulation, redundant or duplicate publication, and undeclared conflicts of interest. Ethical approval from an appropriate institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee is mandatory for human and animal studies, and informed consent must be obtained and documented when applicable.
Any allegations of misconduct will be investigated promptly and addressed according to international ethical guidelines, which may include correction, retraction, or notification to relevant authorities and funding bodies.
Editorial Policies
The journal operates under transparent and rigorous editorial policies designed to ensure fairness, integrity, and efficiency throughout the peer review and publication process. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific merit, methodological quality, and relevance of the work, without influence from commercial or personal relationships. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to the journal’s specific editorial guidelines and responsibilities.
For full details, please consult our complete Editorial Policies.
Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, and readers. Details on how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information are available in our Privacy Policy.
Editorial Board
The journal’s Editorial Board is composed of recognized experts from oral health and dental science disciplines and diverse geographic regions, ensuring international representation and high academic standards. Learn more about our Editorial Board.
Open Access Policy
TUMI Oral Health is a fully open access journal. All published scholarly content is freely, immediately, and permanently available from the date of publication.
Readers are not required to:
- Pay a subscription fee.
- Pay to access an article.
- Belong to a particular institution.
- Create an account or register.
- Wait for an embargo period.
Users may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to, text-mine, data-mine, adapt, and reuse the published content for any lawful purpose in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Authors retain copyright. Under CC BY 4.0, any reuse must:
- Give appropriate credit to the authors.
- Cite the original publication.
- Include a link to the license.
- Indicate whether changes were made.
Access to published content is not conditional on subsequent payment by authors or readers. The journal does not impose embargo periods on its articles.
Article Processing Charges and Waiver Policy
TUMI Oral Health charges an Article Processing Charge of USD 150 for manuscripts accepted for publication.
Payment Stage
The APC is requested only after:
- Completion of peer review.
- Formal editorial acceptance.
- Confirmation that scientific, ethical, and editorial requirements have been satisfied.
The journal does not charge:
- Submission fees.
- Peer-review fees.
- Additional-author fees.
- Fees based on the number of authors.
- Page charges.
- Color figure charges.
- Supplementary material charges.
- Manuscript withdrawal fees.
- Language evaluation fees.
Waivers and Discounts
Eligibility is determined according to the World Bank income classification applicable on the date of manuscript submission.
- 100% waiver: corresponding authors whose primary institutional affiliation is located in an economy classified as low income.
- 50% discount: corresponding authors whose primary institutional affiliation is located in an economy classified as lower middle income.
- Exceptional requests: appropriately justified requests may be considered in cases of demonstrable financial need, absence of funding, or other documented circumstances.
When an author has more than one affiliation, eligibility is based on the primary affiliation declared in the manuscript and associated with the conduct of the study. Personal residence or nationality does not replace the institutional-affiliation criterion.
Requests must be submitted during initial submission and before acceptance. Waivers and discounts are not applied retrospectively after payment.
Information regarding ability to pay, waivers, or discounts is administered separately from scientific evaluation. Reviewers and decision-making editors are not provided with this information when it is irrelevant to their role.
Payment of the APC does not guarantee acceptance, expedited review, favorable reports, preferential treatment, or priority publication.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors publishing in TUMI Oral Health retain the full copyright of their work and grant the journal the right of first publication. All content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Authors may enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the published version of the work (e.g., depositing it in an institutional repository or including it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.
Accepted Languages
The journal accepts manuscripts written exclusively in English.
Digital Preservation Policy
Long-term preservation of published content is ensured through the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) integrated into the OJS platform.
Data Availability Statement
Authors are encouraged to make the data supporting their findings publicly available, either by depositing them in open repositories or providing them upon reasonable request, in line with best practices in open science.
Conflict of Interest
All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest by completing the ICMJE Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form. The procedure and access to the form are detailed in the journal’s Instructions for Authors.
Editorial and Institutional Information
Publisher: Latin American Society of Medical Sciences
Editor-in-Chief: Jhair Leon-Rodriguez, PhD, MSc, MSc, MSc
Contact: editorial@tumijournal.com
Address: Arévalo II Etapa, La Esperanza, Trujillo, Peru, 13001
Country: Peru
Last updated: July 2025
