In 2023, Canada's share of scientific publications in the top 10% most-cited in oral surgery ranked at an unknown position as the data starts from 2024. From 2024 to 2028, the forecast indicates a slight decrease in this metric from 10.13 to 10.07, showcasing a downward trend. This trend represents a minor year-on-year decline.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of emerging technologies and methodologies in oral surgery research.
Funding and resource allocation changes, affecting research output.
Policy shifts that encourage or hinder scientific collaborations between Canadian researchers and international partners.
The potential effect of increasing publication venues on citation distribution and metrics.