In 2023, Japan had a certain baseline in the number of dentistry publications among the world's top 10% cited, from which a consistent upward trend is forecasted. By 2024, the figure is expected to increase to 54.36 publications, marking the beginning of a steady annual rise. The subsequent years anticipate incremental growth with 55.85 in 2025, 57.32 in 2026, 58.79 in 2027, and reaching 60.25 in 2028. The year-on-year growth signifies a consistent positive trajectory. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period further demonstrates a robust yearly averaged increase.
Future trends to watch for include potential advancements in research technology and increased collaboration among international communities, which could accelerate publication rates and citation impacts. Staying abreast of emerging research fields within dentistry, such as digital dentistry and regenerative endodontics, could also significantly influence publication prominence and citation frequencies in Japan.
