Informed consent is a crucial aspect of ethical research involving human subjects. To ensure that authors submitting articles to the Oral Sciences Reports adhere to ethical standards related to informed consent, the following policies should be of concern:

1. Authors must obtain informed consent from all participants involved in the research. The informed consent process should include a clear explanation of the research purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits, as well as any compensation or incentives offered.
2. The informed consent process should be conducted in a language and manner that is understandable to the participant, with adequate time provided for questions and discussion.
3. The consent form should clearly state that participation is voluntary and that the participant has the right to withdraw from the study at any time without any negative consequences.
4. If the research involves vulnerable populations, such as children or mentally incapacitated individuals, additional measures must be taken to ensure that the informed consent process is conducted ethically and in compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
5. Authors must ensure that participants' identities are protected and that their data is kept confidential.
6. Authors must provide a detailed description of the informed consent process, including the language and manner in which it was conducted, in the article submitted to Oral Sciences Reports (materials and methods section).
7. Oral Sciences Reports reserves the right to reject any article that does not meet ethical standards related to informed consent.

These policies will ensure that authors submitting articles to Oral Sciences Reports adhere to ethical standards related to informed consent and contribute to the promotion of human welfare in scientific research.