In 2024, the share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in dentistry in Germany is forecasted to be at 26.00%. This marks a continuation of the trend observed in 2023, where the actual share stood at the same value. Looking forward, there is a steady forecasted increase: 26.11% in 2025, 26.22% in 2026, 26.33% in 2027, and 26.44% in 2028. These figures reflect slow but consistent growth, with a year-on-year growth rate of approximately 0.11%, projecting an optimistic view for increased international collaboration.

The trends to watch for include:

Emerging collaboration opportunities with non-traditional partners, possibly outside Europe.
Increasing reliance on digital platforms that facilitate international research collaborations.
Potential influence of global political and economic changes on collaboration dynamics.