In 2023, Japan's number of scientific publications in dentistry was 1.23 thousand. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a slight upward trend. The number of publications is expected to increase from 1.24 thousand in 2024 to 1.26 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year growth rate from 2024 to 2028 is quite stable, with increments of less than 1% annually from 2026 onward. The CAGR over these five years indicates a modest but steady growth trajectory.

Future trends to watch for:

The impact of technological advancements on the rate of scholarly publications.
Collaboration trends between academia and industry.
Changes in dental research funding impacting the overall growth of scientific output.