Global trends and challenges in childhood caries: a 20-year bibliometric review.

ABSTRACT: Childhood caries is a prevalent condition affecting nearly 50% of children globally across various age groups under 12 years, posing serious implications for their health and development. Understanding global research trends is essential for identifying knowledge gaps and guiding future studies aimed at developing effective intervention strategies. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric review of childhood caries research from 2003 to 2023. Using CiteSpace, we analyzed 2,178 publications from the Web of Science (WOS) to map research trends, identify key challenges, and examine collaborative networks. The analysis revealed a threefold increase in research output, with the United States and Brazil leading contributions. Key challenges include persistent socioeconomic disparities in

SUBMITTER: Zhai L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11811587 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature