The analysis of scientific publications in dentistry in Thailand reveals significant growth from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, the number of publications stood at 220.35, representing a 13.23% year-on-year increase. From 2013 to 2017, growth was irregular but generally positive, culminating in a substantial 50.87% increase in 2017. This was followed by continuous growth, with notable increments in 2021 and 2020, which recorded year-on-year increases of 51.18% and 9.1% respectively.
Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has remained strong at approximately 13.87%. The forecast for the next five years indicates continued growth, albeit at a slightly lower but still robust CAGR of 7.13%, with an anticipated total growth rate of 41.13% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Advancements in dental research technologies and techniques
- Increased funding for scientific research in dentistry
- Growing collaboration between Thai and international researchers
- Expansion of academic and research institutions focusing on dentistry
