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Editorial Board

Distinguished Editors, Section Editors, Specialized Methodology Officers, and International Advisory Board of the Nigerian Dental Journal (NDJ).

Editorial Board & Governance

The Nigerian Dental Journal (NDJ) Editorial Board comprises distinguished academic clinicians, dental surgical specialists, and international scholars representing 7 countries across 4 continents. The Board operates under the Editorial Board Charter, adhering strictly to COPE, ICMJE, and WAME governance standards.

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. S. Olusegun Nwhator

Professor of Periodontal Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Member, World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)

Responsible for: Overall editorial leadership; final decisions on all manuscripts; maintenance of the Journal's mission and scope; annual reporting to the NDA Executive Council; compliance with COPE, ICMJE, and WAME guidelines.
Immediate Past Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Olabayo Fasola

Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Responsible for: Advisory support to the Editor-in-Chief; continuity during editorial transitions.

Associate Editors (by Specialty)

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Prof. Babatunde Bamgbose — Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
  • Prof. Ọlalekan M. Gbotolorun — University of Lagos, Nigeria
  • Prof. Ashraf F. Ayoub — University of Glasgow, UK
  • Prof. Olawunmi Fatusi — Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
  • Prof. Olufemi K. Ogundipe — Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
  • Prof. Ezekiel T. Adebayo — University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, Nigeria
Handling: Oral & maxillofacial surgery, surgical oncology, traumatology, and reconstruction.

Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics

  • Prof. Adeleke Oginni — Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
  • Prof. Adolphus A. Loto — University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, Nigeria
  • Prof. Donna Umesi — University of Lagos, Nigeria
  • Prof. Udoye Christopher — University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Handling: Restorative techniques, prosthodontics, endodontics, and dental materials.

Periodontology & Implantology

  • Prof. Timo Sorsa — University of Helsinki, Finland
  • Prof. Clement Azodo — University of Benin, Nigeria
  • Prof. Khalid Almas — IAU College of Dentistry, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Handling: Periodontal diseases, tissue regeneration, biomarkers, and dental implantology.

Paediatric Dentistry

  • Prof. Omolola O. Orenuga — University of Lagos, Nigeria
  • Prof. Morenike Ukpong — Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
  • Prof. Obafunke Denloye — University of Ibadan, Nigeria
  • Prof. Folakemi Oredugba — University of Lagos, Nigeria
Handling: Child dental health, developmental anomalies, prevention, and early intervention.

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

  • Prof. Olayinka Otuyemi — Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
  • Assoc. Prof. Ikenna Isiekwe — University of Lagos, Nigeria
Handling: Malocclusion, craniofacial growth, orthognathic surgery, and biomechanics.

Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology

  • Prof. Shankargouda Patil — Roseman University of Health Sciences, USA
  • Prof. Henry Adeola — University of Cape Town, South Africa
  • Prof. Mercy Okoh — University of Benin, Nigeria
  • Prof. Olufemi Omitola — University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Handling: Oral mucosal diseases, diagnostic histopathology, salivary pathology, and oral biology.

Dental Public Health & Epidemiology

  • Prof. Sunny Okegbemen — University of Benin, Nigeria
  • Prof. Evelyn Wagaiyu — University of Nairobi, Kenya
Handling: Community oral health, epidemiology, fluoridation, and health economics.

Family Dentistry & General Practice

  • Dr. Nathan U. Ikimi — Consultant Family Dentist, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria
  • Dr. Afolabi A. Ogunderu — Private Dental Practitioner, Lagos, Nigeria
Handling: Primary oral care, practice-based research, and multi-disciplinary case reports.

Specialized Editorial Officers & Operations

Statistical Methodology

Prof. F. J. Owotade

Statistical Editor — Methodological review, power calculations, and analysis quality assurance.

Language & Copyediting

Miss Comfort Oseni

Language Editor — Post-acceptance linguistic refinement and proofreading.

Editorial Secretariat

Promise Nwhator

Managing Editor — Day-to-day operations, submission tracking, and Editorial Board Activity Log.

Geographic & Institutional Diversity (32 Members across 4 Continents)

Country Continent Members Key Institutions Represented
Nigeria Africa 20 OAU, UniLag, UniBen, UI, UNN, BUK, UNIMED, UniPort
South Africa Africa 1 University of Cape Town
Kenya Africa 1 University of Nairobi
Finland Europe 1 University of Helsinki
United Kingdom Europe 1 University of Glasgow
USA North America 1 Roseman University of Health Sciences
Saudi Arabia Asia / Middle East 1 IAU College of Dentistry, Dammam
Total Board Members 4 Continents 32 Institutional & Global Diversity Achieved

Editorial Office Contact

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +234 (0) 902 107 4527
WhatsApp: +234 704 881 2719
Secretariat Address:
Nigerian Dental Association,
c/o Editor-in-Chief, Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry,
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Governance & Terms of Reference: Read the NDJ Editorial Board Charter →