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Published on: October 24, 2019
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 growing, with virtual reality emerging as a key tool. Research shows increased output, focusing on anxiety and pain, with potential for future clinical applications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Digital Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Digital behavior management strategies are crucial in pediatric dentistry.
- Understanding global research trends aids in identifying emerging technologies and future directions.
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 regions, and emerging technologies in this field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 150 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (2000-2025).
- Evaluation of performance indicators, collaboration networks, and keyword co-occurrence using Bibliometrix and VOSviewer.
- Thematic mapping to identify central and motor themes.
Main Results:
- Significant increase in scientific output post-2018.
- Central themes include audiovisual distraction, anxiety, and pain management.
- Virtual reality identified as a high-impact emerging technology.
- India, USA, and Saudi Arabia are leading productive countries.
Conclusions:
- Digital behavior management research in pediatric dentistry has expanded significantly.
- Immersive technologies like virtual reality are increasingly prominent.
- Future research should focus on multicenter collaborations and standardized outcome measures for clinical translation.
Keywords:
Audiovisual distractionBehavior managementBibliometric analysisDental anxietyDigital healthPediatric dentistryScience mappingVirtual reality
