In 2023, the share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in dentistry in China stood at a notable figure. Forecasted data for the years 2024 to 2028 depicts a gradual decline in this percentage, starting at 16.85% in 2024 and tapering to 16.16% by 2028. This represents a consistent reduction in the level of international collaboration over the forecast period.

Future trends to watch for may include:

Impacts of policy changes on international research partnerships.
Increased investments in domestic research capabilities potentially reducing need for international collaboration.
The role of digital collaboration tools in facilitating or bypassing traditional international partnerships.