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Daniel Alvitez-Temoche1, Elca Del Aguila1, Diego Galarza-Valencia1
1Unidad de Investigación, Innovación y Emprendimiento, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Lima 00051, Peru.
Veterinary World
|April 29, 2024
Summary
Veterinary dentistry research shows steady growth from 1990-2023. While article output increased, recent citation rates have declined, indicating evolving research impact in canine dental care.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Dentistry
- Scientific Literature Analysis
Background:
- Veterinary dentistry has significantly advanced.
- A comprehensive analysis of published literature is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze academic literature in veterinary dentistry from 1990 to 2023.
- To identify trends, patterns, and impact of research in this field.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive scientometric study using Web of Science database.
- Bibliometrix and CiteSpace software for data analysis and visualization.
- Search strategy developed using MeSH and Emtree terms.
Main Results:
- 211 documents analyzed from 50 sources (1990-2023) with 6.5% annual growth.
- 474 authors identified, with 11.85% international coauthorships.
- Average citations per paper: 4.55; peak citation year 2015.
Conclusions:
- Veterinary dentistry research demonstrates consistent growth.
- Recent decline in average citations per article (2021-2023) noted.
- Continued research is vital for advancing canine dental care.
