From 2024 to 2028, the share of US scientific publications in orthodontics within the world's top 10% top-cited publications is forecasted to decline incrementally from 13.58% to 13.13%. Compared to 2023, data shows a downtrend starting in 2024 with a slight yet persistent annual decrease. The year-on-year variation shows a decreasing growth tendency, while the compounded average growth rate over the five years suggests a steady reduction in prominence.
Future trends to watch for include potential fluctuations influenced by advancements in orthodontic technologies, changes in research funding priorities, and global collaborative efforts, which could revitalize US contribution to high-impact orthodontic research.
