In 2023, the share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in dentistry in Italy was approximately 30.6%. From 2024 to 2028, this share is forecasted to increase annually from 32.59% to 35.61%. The forecasted year-on-year growth rate starts at 2.45% in 2025 and reflects a steady increase, with the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years projected to be about 2.2%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Enhanced digital tools facilitating global collaboration.
Increasing emphasis on cross-border partnerships to tackle complex dental health challenges.
Potential impact of policy changes on international research funding.