The number of scientific publications in dentistry in Egypt has seen significant growth over the past decade. From 2013 to 2023, the volume increased from 126 to 735 publications, representing a notable upward trend. Specific years like 2016, 2020, and 2021 experienced remarkable increases with year-on-year growth rates of 43.54%, 37.82%, and 36.68% respectively. By 2023, the volume stood at 735 publications.
Over the most recent five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was strong at 22.45%, indicating robust ongoing development in dental research publication. Despite fluctuations, the overall decade-long trend has been positive. Looking forward, the forecasted CAGR for 2024-2028 is 9.09%, with an expected volume growth of 54.51% over the next five years, highlighting a continued trend but at a slowing growth rate.
Future trends to watch for include increased international collaboration, greater emphasis on technology-driven dental research, and the potential impact of policy changes on research funding and publication practices. These factors will shape the trajectory of scientific publications in dentistry in Egypt.
