In 2023, China had 165 top-cited publications in dentistry. The forecast for 2024 suggests a 5.33% increase to 173.8 publications. The trend continues with projected year-on-year increases: 5.27% in 2025 (182.94 publications), 4.97% in 2026 (192.03 publications), 4.71% in 2027 (201.07 publications), and 4.48% in 2028 (210.07 publications). From 2023 to 2028, this results in a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.87%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Emerging research areas and their impact on publication volume.
- Collaborations between Chinese dental researchers and international partners.
- The influence of policy changes and funding on research output.
