Licensing Policy

The Journal of Dental Care (JDC) operates under a clear and transparent licensing policy to protect the intellectual property rights of authors while ensuring broad accessibility of published content. All articles published in the journal are typically licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which allows readers to freely share, distribute, and build upon the work, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors and the journal. Authors retain copyright over their work, but by submitting to the journal, they grant JDC the right to publish, distribute, and reproduce the article in both digital and print formats. Any re-use of the article outside the terms of the Creative Commons license requires permission from the copyright holder. The licensing policy ensures that the research remains accessible and contributes to the global exchange of knowledge while safeguarding the rights of the authors.