The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Oral Surgery in Canada maintained a high level of 82.81% in 2024 and shows a slight year-on-year decline, reaching 82.75% by 2028. This indicates a very gradual but consistent decrease over time. Comparing the data starting from 2024, the trend demonstrates a subtle shift, with an average annual decline of approximately 0.12% over the five-year forecast period.

Future trends to watch for:

Emergence of collaborative authorship models that could further impact the role of corresponding authors.
Technological advancements that may alter authorship dynamics and publication processes.
Policies encouraging diversity in research teams, potentially influencing the distribution of authorship roles.