The number of scientific publications in dentistry in Brazil stood at 2.77 thousand in 2023. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 predicts a steady increase from 2.82 to 3.01 thousand publications. Year-on-year growth rates show consistent increments: about 1.8% for each succeeding year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is estimated at approximately 1.7%, indicating a modest yet steady expansion in dentistry-related publications.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increased investment in dental research could potentially accelerate publication rates.
Collaboration between Brazilian research institutions and international partners may lead to more diverse and higher quality outputs.
The adoption of advanced digital tools and technologies in dentistry could stimulate new research areas and increase publication counts.