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Artificial intelligence in dentistry: A bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2023
Bo Xie1, Dan Xu1, Xu-Qiang Zou1
1Department of Orthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China.
Journal of Dental Sciences
|July 22, 2024
Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing in dentistry, with a significant surge in research after 2019. Future developments focus on AI-driven medical devices and decision support systems for precision dentistry.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics and scientometrics
- Dental informatics
- Artificial intelligence in healthcare
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming clinical dentistry.
- Global research trends in AI for dentistry are rapidly evolving.
- Understanding these trends is crucial for dental professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of global trends in AI applications in dentistry.
- To identify research hotspots and key contributors in the field.
- To analyze the evolution and focus of AI research in dentistry from 2000-2023.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (2000-2023).
- Utilized VOSviewer, Pajek, and CiteSpace for data analysis.
- Identified publication counts, institutions, authors, journals, and research themes.
Main Results:
- 651 publications identified, with 88.7% published after 2019, indicating exponential growth.
- United States and China are leading contributors; Charité Medical University of Berlin and authors Schwendicke and Krois are highly active.
- Key research areas include imaging data analysis, periodontitis, dental caries, neural networks, medical devices, and clinical decision support systems.
Conclusions:
- Research on AI in dentistry is experiencing explosive growth.
- Future directions emphasize AI-powered medical devices and clinical decision support systems for precision dentistry.
- This study offers valuable insights for dentists navigating the evolving landscape of AI in dental practice.
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