Perio J employs a single blind review process.  Upon submission, the Editor decides as to whether or not the manuscript is appropriate for the journal.  If the manuscript is deemed suitable, it is assessed by a minimum of two expert reviewers in the field of periodontology, and when applicable, a statistical reviewer.  Authors are then sent reviewer comments as well as the additional comments and observations of the Editor. The Editor makes the final decision as to whether or not to accept the article once the final revisions of the authors are received.