Ten years of BDJ Open: reflections on a decade of transformation in dentistry

Istill remember the day BDJ Open was launched in 2015 as a bold new venture in dental publishing. 1 In ten short years, I've watched BDJ Open grow into a thriving international journal that has truly supported accessible, high-quality research across all areas of dentistry.This ten-year anniversary is not only a celebration of the journal's success, but also a reflection on how dramatically the landscape of dentistry has evolved in the past decade.From day one, BDJ Open's mission was clear: open access, fast turnaround times, reputation, visibility, article-level metrics and no format limits. 2 Ultimately, the journal was to be a home for dental research of every discipline.This ethos of accessibility has only grown more important over time.Today, as we stand on the cusp of an AI-driven information age, that founding vision -'open researchfor the benefit of the wider dental community' 1 -feels more important than ever.I'm excited to share some personal reflections on the major research that has defined dentistry's progress in the last ten years and how our journal has played a key role in each.