In 2023, the number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in dentistry in Germany was 101.45. The forecasted figures for 2024 to 2028 show a steady increase, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.3% over five years. The year-on-year growth rates show consistent upward trends: 2.4% from 2024 to 2025, 2.3% from 2025 to 2026, 2.2% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.1% from 2027 to 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Innovations in dental research and technology adoption impacting publication volume.
Increased collaboration between academic and clinical researchers.
Growing influence of digital transformation and data analytics in dental research.