From 2024 to 2028, the forecasted total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in orthodontics in the US shows a slight decline. Starting at 15.05 publications in 2024, it decreases steadily each year, reaching 13.55 by 2028. The year-over-year percentage change reflects a gradual decline: 2.52% in 2025, 2.52% in 2026, 2.66% in 2027, and 2.66% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate over these five years indicates an average annual decrease of approximately 2.59%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Emerging new technologies that could influence research focus in orthodontics.
- Increased interdisciplinary collaboration, potentially impacting citation dynamics.
- Global health trends affecting research funding and publication priorities.
