Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What is the Virtual Journal of Orthodontics?
2. How much does subscription cost?
3. Is there any financial interest in any of the published articles?
4. Why should I become a V.J.O supporter?
5. How many issues of V.J.O are published annually?
6. How many languages does the V.J.O "speak"?
7. What is the V.J.O search engine?
8. How can I find past issues of the V.J.O?
9. Does the V.J.O have e-mail newsletters?
10. How can I contact the V.J.O?

The Virtual Journal of Orthodontics (V.J.O) is the first on-line, paperless orthodontic journal. It deals exclusively with orthodontics focusing on:

1)Professional update in orthodontics via the internet, and presentation of case reports and original articles.

2)Providing an open international forum on interesting and controversial clinical arguments.

3)Contributing to the creation of diagnostic and treatment standards which may serve as guidelines for practitioners and permitting the creation of a large database of clinical reports suitable for research and for quality verify needs.

4)Providing information on courses, lectures, conferences and other upcoming orthodontic events. (Orthodontic Meeting)

5)Creating a database with statistic and research purposes in dental traumatology, pharmacology and material allergy.

6)Publishing on the net a comprehensive orthodontic dictionary to standardize terminology using English as the main language.

7)Collecting information and materials about the history of orthodontics.

Our concept of networking isn’t just a refinement of old models of publishing, but a new and exciting medium which combines text, image, animation and interactivity. V.J.O provides the best professional update coverage and quality certified program to its worldwide users.

The information provided on this site is designed for professional practitioners and doesn't replace the relationship between a site visitor and his/her existing physician.

How much does subscription cost?

It costs € 35.00 per year and grants access to all materials published from 1996 on (more than 100 original articles).

Is there financial interest in any of the published articles?

No. The V.J.O scientific committee evaluates articles anonymously by consulting via internet from restricted areas and makes a decision based on scientific and rigorous requirements an article is suitable for publishing. The owner of V.J.O is editorially independent.

Where authors have financial interest, an editor’s note will be published following the title.

Why should I become a V.J.O supporter?

To help us develop a new, cost and time effective way of updating orthodontists and contribute to realizing an orthodontic global network, which would be beneficial both for scientific research as well as clinical orthodontics.

How many issues of V.J.O are published annually?

Usually 4 issues per year.

How many languages does the V.J.O "speak"?

V.J.O "speaks" all languages because it is a virtual place where colleagues can meet and discuss topics on the net, so we can affirm that it speaks the "Netizen’s language". It has three editions: English, Spanish, and Italian; but the official language is English.

What is the V.J.O search engine?

It is the comprehensive search tool on the V.J.O, with a large database of our Web pages (provided by Google). It allows you to find information about a topic simply by typing the keyword from the V.J.O home page.

Does V.J.O have e-mail newsletters? How can I subscribe or unsubscribe?

We have a very short newsletter only to notify you when a new V.J.O issue has been published, or inform you about new V.J.O services. However, we do not use the mail messages for any advertising purposes. The subscription form is located on the home page.

How can I contact the VJO?

• Via email:
• Via fax: +39 055 572 589

If you are a member of the press and would like to arrange an interview or visit the V.J.O office (in Italy), please contact our

If you are a company manager, or a potential sponsor, or a public relations agent and would like to sponsor V.J.O please contact our advertising representative at marketing@vjo.it