Exploring the Perspective of Oral Microbiome Studies in PubMed Database: A Bibliometric Appraisal

  • 0Dentistry, Karnavati Scientific Research Center (KSRC) Karnavati School of Dentistry, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, IND.

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Summary

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The oral microbiome field is rapidly expanding, with a significant surge in research during 2020-2021. Emerging trends highlight the impact of COVID-19, with viral immunogenicity and vaccines becoming key future research areas.

Area Of Science

  • Oral microbiology
  • Bibliometrics
  • Scientific trend analysis

Background

  • The oral microbiome plays a crucial role in health and disease.
  • Understanding research trends is vital for advancing the field.
  • Previous bibliometric analyses have provided insights into research landscapes.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To map the research landscape of the oral microbiome.
  • To identify prevailing research trends and emerging topics.
  • To analyze publication patterns and key contributors.

Main Methods

  • PubMed database search (November 25, 2023) using comprehensive keywords.
  • Bibliometric analysis using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer software.
  • Thematic and factorial analyses to identify research clusters and relationships.

Main Results

  • 215,068 studies identified, showing an overall increasing publication trend.
  • A notable peak in publications during 2020-2021, followed by a decline.
  • Sichuan University and International Journal of Molecular Sciences are leading contributors.
  • COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 emerged as dominant research themes since 2019.
  • Emerging themes include viral immunogenicity, antibodies, and vaccines.

Conclusions

  • The oral microbiome field is dynamic, with significant recent growth.
  • COVID-19 research has profoundly impacted oral microbiome studies.
  • Future research will likely focus on viral interactions, immunity, and therapeutic interventions within the oral microbiome.