Status of Research on Dental Caries during Pregnancy: A Biometric Exploration
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Research on dental caries during pregnancy is growing, with increased international collaboration and publication in high-impact journals. The United States leads in research output, while Australian institutions are most productive in this oral health area.
Area Of Science
- Oral Health Research
- Maternal Health
- Perinatal Health
Background
- Dental caries during pregnancy significantly impacts maternal and perinatal health.
- Timely management and prevention of caries in pregnant individuals are crucial research areas in oral health.
Purpose Of The Study
- To characterize the bibliometric landscape of scientific research on dental caries in pregnant individuals.
- To identify key authors, institutions, journals, and countries contributing to this research field.
Main Methods
- Bibliometric analysis of 408 publications from the Scopus database.
- Search strategy utilizing logical operators and MESH terms.
- Metadata analysis performed using the SciVal tool.
Main Results
- Lisa Marie Jamieson is the most prolific author; Robert Schroth has the highest weighted impact (FWCI: 37.7).
- Leading journals include BMC Oral Health, Journal of Dental Research, and BMC Public Health.
- The United States leads in publications, with significant collaboration networks involving Australia, Canada, and Brazil. The University of Adelaide is the top-producing institution.
Conclusions
- Scientific output on dental caries during pregnancy is increasing in high-impact journals, with enhanced international collaboration.
- The United States leads in publication volume, and Australian institutions are highly productive in this research domain.
- Continued research is vital for managing and preventing caries in pregnant individuals due to its impact on maternal and perinatal health.
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