CMTR Special October offer: reduced APC fee for manuscript publishing

This October, AO CMF members have a unique opportunity to publish their manuscript at a reduced cost at the CMTR journal special issues. All manuscripts submitted in October 2025 will benefit from a special article processing charge (APC) of only CHF 850—a CHF 50 reduction from the regular price.
- The CMTR Special Issue “Innovation in Oral- and Cranio-Maxillofacial Reconstruction” will focus on exploring and showcasing innovations that improve both functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients undergoing head and neck reconstruction. Submission deadline: October 31, 2025.
- The CMTR Special Issue “Advances in Facial Trauma Surgery” will focus on the latest clinical innovations and technological developments in the diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of facial trauma. Submission deadline: March 31, 2026.
This October, AO CMF members have a unique opportunity to publish their manuscript at a reduced cost at the CMTR journal special issues. All manuscripts submitted in October 2025 will benefit from a special article processing charge (APC) of only CHF 850—a CHF 50 reduction from the regular price.
- The CMTR Special Issue “Innovation in Oral- and Cranio-Maxillofacial Reconstruction” will focus on exploring and showcasing innovations that improve both functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients undergoing head and neck reconstruction. Submission deadline: October 31, 2025.
- The CMTR Special Issue “Advances in Facial Trauma Surgery” will focus on the latest clinical innovations and technological developments in the diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of facial trauma. Submission deadline: March 31, 2026.
- Your research paper is open access and globally accessible.
- Fast publication timelines supported by MDPI’s streamlined review process.
- High visibility through promotion by AO CMF and CMTR.
- Be part of a renowned network of global CMF experts.
- Improved discoverability of your paper: thematic focus of special issue improves discoverability within a broad-scope journal.
- Articles in special issues are more likely to be read, shared, and cited.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- Have your article indexed in PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar
- Benefit from highly attractive Article Processing Fees (APC’s) for members and non-members. To have the member APC applied, either the first or last author must be an AO CMF member for a minimum three months prior to article submission:
CMTR journal article processing charges (APCs) | Average APC (other journals) | ||
AO CMF member | CHF 900 | CHF 2,000 | |
AO CMF members in October, 2025 | CMF 850 | ||
AO CMF members Low-income countries | CHF 650 | ||
Non-member | CHF 1,500 | ||
Editorial board selected “high-impact” publications, limited availability | Full waiver (CHF 0) |
We look forward to receiving your contribution and to advancing excellence in CMF reconstruction—together.
CMTR Editorial Team

Mike YY Leung
HKU Faculty of Dentistry, Hong Kong
Editor-in-Chief

Kathleen Fan
Kings College Hospital, London
Editor-in-Chief

Florian M. Thieringer
University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
Editor-in-Chief

Mirjam Bucher
AO CMF International, Switzerland
Managing Editor
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