Juvenile language disorders and their interaction with dentistry: a bibliometric analysis
Iury A Rocha1, Ana C Borges-Oliveira2, Mariana Ribeiro-Lages3
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dental School, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Acta Odontologica Latinoamericana : AOL
|June 26, 2024
Summary
This bibliometric analysis of top language disorder studies found no research linking speech-language pathology with dentistry. The most cited articles focus on autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia, highlighting a gap in interdisciplinary research.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Developmental pediatrics
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Language disorders significantly impact social integration and personal development in children and adolescents.
- The stomatognathic system's balance can influence speech, underscoring the need for collaboration between speech therapy and dentistry.
- Multidisciplinary healthcare approaches are crucial for addressing complex communication and developmental challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most frequently cited articles on language disorders in children and adolescents.
- To assess the existing research landscape for any interplay between language disorders and dentistry within this highly cited literature.
- To identify key authors, institutions, and research trends in the field of pediatric language disorders.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search was performed on the Web of Science Core Collection for the 100 most cited articles on language disorders up to December 2021.
- Data extraction included citation counts, author information, institutional affiliation, publication year, journals, study design, clinical conditions, and area of expertise.
- Bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOSviewer and Microsoft Excel.
Main Results:
- The 100 most cited articles received between 251 and 1,431 citations, with four exceeding 1,000 citations.
- Prominent authors included DVM Bishop and JD Tomblin; leading institutions were the University of Oxford and the University of Kansas.
- Observational studies predominated (77%), focusing primarily on Autism Spectrum Disorder (18%) and dyslexia (14%), with Speech-language pathology being the dominant field (32%); notably, no studies explored the interplay with dentistry.
Conclusions:
- The most influential research on language disorders predominantly features observational studies within speech-language pathology, with a strong focus on autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia.
- A significant gap exists in the literature, as none of the top 100 cited articles investigate the relationship or interplay between language disorders and dentistry.
- Future research should consider exploring the stomatognathic system's role in language development and foster interdisciplinary collaboration between speech-language pathologists and dentists.
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