The number of scientific publications in Dentistry in the UK is forecasted to increase steadily from 673.51 publications in 2024 to 689.53 publications by 2028. Over the last two years, there has been a moderate year-on-year increase: 0.60% from 2024 to 2025, 0.59% from 2025 to 2026, 0.59% again from 2026 to 2027, and 0.58% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period from 2023 to 2028 is approximated at 0.58%.

Future trends to watch for:

Impact of technological advancements on the volume and nature of dental research
Potential shifts in funding priorities and government policies that influence research output
Increased collaboration between academic institutions and industry partners
The role of emerging topics such as AI in dentistry and personalized dental care in driving new research avenues