The share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in dentistry in Italy is projected to increase from 32.59% in 2024 to 35.61% in 2028. This represents a consistent annual rise of around 1%. In 2023, this share was lower, suggesting a growing trend towards more collaborative international research in this field. The compound annual growth rate for the 2024-2028 period is approximately 2.25%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increasing importance of international networks to boost collaborative research capabilities.
A shift towards interdisciplinary collaborations involving varied sectors of science and technology.
Potential policy changes that could either facilitate or hinder such collaboration efforts.