The number of scientific publications in dentistry in Australia has shown a consistent overall upward trend from 321 in 2013 to 573 in 2023. The largest fluctuations were observed in 2016 and 2021, with significant year-on-year increases of 17.4% and 14.19%, respectively. Meanwhile, negative growth was recorded in 2015 and 2020. Over the last five years (2018-2023), the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 4.04%, indicating a slower but steady incline in publication rate.

Future trends to watch for include:

An anticipated CAGR of 3.11% for the forecast period (2024-2028) suggests moderate growth, reaching 697 publications by 2028.
Technological advancements and interdisciplinary research in dentistry might drive further increases in publication numbers.
Policy changes and funding availability in the science and healthcare sectors could impact future publication rates.