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Digital behavior management in pediatric dentistry: a bibliometric analysis (2000-2025)
Hülya Çerçi Akçay1, Eda Sır2,3
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Kocaeli Health and Technology University, Kocaeli, Türkiye. hulya.akcay@kocaelisaglik.edu.tr.
The Saudi Dental Journal
|July 20, 2026
Summary
Digital behavior management in pediatric dentistry is rapidly expanding, with virtual reality emerging as a key technology. Research shows significant growth, focusing on anxiety and pain reduction strategies for children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Digital Health
- Behavior Management
Background:
- Digital behavior management strategies are crucial in pediatric dentistry.
- Understanding global research trends is essential for advancing the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze global scientific trends in digital behavior management strategies in pediatric dentistry from 2000 to 2025.
- To identify key themes, productive countries, and emerging technologies.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 150 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (2000-2025).
- Utilized Bibliometrix and VOSviewer for performance indicators, collaboration networks, keyword co-occurrence, and thematic mapping.
Main Results:
- Scientific output increased significantly after 2018.
- Central themes include audiovisual distraction, anxiety, and pain.
- Virtual reality identified as a motor theme with high centrality.
- India, USA, and Saudi Arabia are top contributing countries.
Conclusions:
- Digital behavior management research in pediatric dentistry has expanded substantially.
- Immersive technologies like virtual reality are increasingly prominent.
- Future research should focus on multicenter collaborations and standardized outcome measures for clinical translation.