The share of scientific publications in dentistry from Italy among the world's top 10% cited ones is projected to rise steadily from 19.04% in 2024 to 20.66% in 2028. There was no percentage provided for 2023, but observing the forecasts, a consistent year-on-year growth is evident, averaging around 1.58% annually. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is positive, indicating a sustained strengthening in the quality and impact of Italy's dental research.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increasing international collaboration in research projects, which could boost citation impacts.
Innovations in dental materials and technologies possibly driving up citation counts.
Greater emphasis on open-access publications, broadening readership and citations.