In 2024, Canada's share of scientific publications in dentistry within the top 10% most-cited segment is forecasted to be 9.76%, a slight decrease from 9.84% in 2023. The data maintains a downward trend, with an average annual decline (CAGR) of approximately 0.77% forecasted from 2024 to 2028.

Future trends to watch include:

Increasing competition from other countries in top-cited dental research.
The emergence of new dental technologies and methodologies that could impact the volume and citation appeal of Canadian research.
Potential changes in funding allocations influencing research output quality.