Forecasted data for the total number of scientific publications in orthodontics in Canada indicates a gradual increase from 18.2 publications in 2024 to 18.28 in 2028. This marginal upward trend reflects stability, with annual increases of 0.01 to 0.03 publications. The year-on-year increase is approximately 0.11% from 2024 to 2028. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period averages around 0.11% annually, suggesting minor but consistent growth.
Future trends to monitor include the potential influence of technological advancements in dentistry, increased collaboration between institutions, and emerging funding opportunities, which could lead to more significant growth in scientific publications.