Global Research Trends in Dental Stem Cells: A Bibliometric and Visualized Study

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Stem Cell Biology
• Regenerative Medicine

Background:

• Dental stem cells (DSCs) possess self-renewal and multidifferentiation capabilities.
• DSCs are crucial in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
• A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of DSC research was previously lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of DSC research.
• To identify global research trends, key contributors, and publication hotspots.
• To predict future research directions in DSCs and regenerative medicine.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of 5498 DSC research articles.
• Analysis of publication output, citations, international cooperation, and keywords.
• Identification of leading countries, journals, and authors.

Main Results:

• The United States leads in DSC research output, citations, and international collaboration.
• The Journal of Endodontics published the most articles; Songtao Shi was the most prolific author.
• Research hotspots are shifting from basic science to clinical regenerative medicine applications.

Conclusions:

• DSC research shows a consistent yearly increase in global interest and publications.
• The field is evolving towards clinical translation in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
• This study provides valuable insights into DSC research trends for future endeavors.