In 2024, the number of scientific publications in dentistry in Japan is forecasted to be 636.72. This marks the continuation of a slow but steady increase, as observed over the previous years. By 2028, the figure is projected to reach 656 publications, indicating a consistent annual growth of about 0.8%. Year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is projected at approximately 0.76%, with similar growth projected each year thereafter.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of emerging dental technologies and increased emphasis on AI integration in dentistry research. Such innovations could potentially drive higher growth rates in scientific publications as researchers explore new frontiers in the field.