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Evaluating global research trends in special needs dentistry: A systematic bibliometrix analysis

Evaluating global research trends in special needs dentistry: A systematic bibliometrix analysis

Authors :
Nigashiny Senthilvadevel
Jimmy Ky
Matthew Ng
Tong Zhao
Massimo Aria
Luca D'Aniello
Mathew A. W. Lim
Federica Canfora
Giulio Fortuna
Michael McCullough
Tami Yap
Rita Paolini
Antonio Celentano
Source :
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, Vol 10, Iss 3, Pp n/a-n/a (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Wiley, 2024.

Abstract

Abstract Objectives Special needs dentistry (SND) is a vast and fragmented field of study. This comprehensive bibliometric analysis aimed to evaluate the scope of SND, including the existing knowledge base, distribution structure, quantitative relationships, and research trends. Material and Methods A systematic search was conducted on March 10, 2022, using the Web of Science Core Collection database, covering the period from 1985 to 2021, focusing on studies reporting on special needs populations in a dentally relevant context. Records were title‐screened and analyzed for key bibliometric indicators. Results Among 48,374 articles, 13,869 underwent bibliometric analysis. Peak SND research occurred during 1985–1997. United States led in productivity, trailed by Brazil and Japan. University of Sao Paulo excelled in Brazil, University of Washington and University of North Carolina in the United States. The Journal of Dental Research was the most productive source of research and also had the highest number of citations, followed by Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. Keyword analysis revealed that “elderly”, “caries”, and “epidemiology” were the most commonly used author keywords. Conclusions This study represents the first bibliometric analysis of SND literature. It emphasizes the need for increased collaboration between institutions and authors. Furthermore, it suggests focusing on research input from non‐dental disciplines and populations with rarer intellectual or developmental conditions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20574347
Volume :
10
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.fe0c4fbef024a5da509717eb4ce4fc5
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.896