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edition. Cite references selectively, and number them in the order cited. Make sure that all
references have been mentioned in the text. Follow the format for references in "Uniform
Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals" (Ann Intern Med 1997;126:36-
47); http://www.icmje.org
. Include the list of references with the manuscript proper. Submit
figures and tables separately (see below); do not embed figures in the word processing
document.
4. Figures. Digital images should be in TIF or EPS format, CMYK or grayscale, at least 5 inches
wide and at least 300 pixels per inch (118 pixels per cm). Do not embed images in a word
processing program. If published, images could be reduced to 1 column width (about 3 inches),
so authors should ensure that figures will remain legible at that scale. For best results, avoid
screening, shading, and colored backgrounds; use the simplest patterns available to indicate
differences in charts. If a figure has been previously published, the legend (included in the
manuscript proper) must give full credit to the original source, and written permisson from the
original publisher must be included. Be sure you have mentioned each figure, in order, in the text.
5. Tables. Tables should be self-explanatory and should supplement, not duplicate, the text.
Number them with Roman numerals, in the order they are mentioned in the text. Provide a brief
title for each. If a table has been previously published, include a footnote in the table giving full
credit to the original source.
6. Model release and permission forms. Photographs of identifiable persons must be
accompanied by a release signed by the person or both living parents or the guardian of minors.
Illustrations or tables that have appeared in copyrighted material must be accompanied by written
permission for their use from the copyright owner and original author, and the legend must
properly credit the source. Permission also must be obtained to use modified tables or figures.
7. Copyright release. In accordance with the Copyright Act of 1976, which became effective
February 1, 1978, all manuscripts must be accompanied by the following written statement,
signed by all authors:
"The undersigned author(s) transfers all copyright ownership of the manuscript [insert title of
article here] to the American Association of Orthodontists in the event the work is published. The
undersigned author(s) warrants that the article is original, does not infringe upon any copyright or
other proprietary right of any third party, is not under consideration by another journal, has not
been previously published, and includes any product that may derive from the published journal,
whether print or electronic media. I (we) sign for and accept responsibility for releasing this
material." Scan the printed copyright release and submit it via the Editorial Manager, or submit it
via fax or mail.
8. Conflict of interest statement. Report any commercial association that might pose a conflict of
interest, such as ownership, stock holdings, equity interests and consultant activities, or patent-
licensing situations. If the manuscript is accepted, the disclosed information will be published with
the article. The usual and customary listing of sources of support and institutional affiliations on
the title page is proper and does not imply a conflict of interest. Guest editorials, Letters, and
Review articles may be rejected if a conflict of interest exists.
Other Articles
Follow the guidelines above, with the following exceptions, and submit via Editorial Manager.
Case Reports will be evaluated for completeness and quality of records, quality of treatment,
uniqueness of the case, and quality of the manuscript. A highquality manuscript will include the
following sections: introduction; diagnosis; etiology; treatment objectives, alternatives, progress,
and results; and discussion. The submitted figures should include extraoral and intraoral
photographs and dental models, panoramic radiographs and tracings from both pretreatment and
posttreatment, and progress or retention figures as appropriate.
Short Communications should not exceed 2000 words, including the bibliography, and should
include a minimal number of figures or tables. Priority will be given to communications relating to
primary research data, preferably clinical but also basic. This section permits time-sensitive
material to be published within 6 months of submission.
Techno Bytes items report on emerging technological developments and products for use by
orthodontists.
Litigation, Legislation, and Ethics items report legal and ethical issues of interest to orthodontists