Bibliometric analysis of research publications in three major orthodontic journals during 2012–2021

Abstract

Objectives: This study conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of articles published from 2012 to 2021 in three orthodontic journals: The American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJODO), The Angle Orthodontist (AO), and European Journal of Orthodontics (EJO). Material and Methods: Eligible articles published from 2012 to 2021 in AJODO, AO, and EJO were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database and subsequently processed using CiteSpace software to generate their characteristics, including authorship, institution, geographic origin, keywords, and citation profiles. Results: The three orthodontic journals published 4001 articles from 370 institutions in 95 countries from 2012 to 2021. The AJODO published the most articles (45.5%) followed by AO (31.3%) and EJO (23.2%). The most prolific country was the United States (US), followed by Brazil, South Korea, China, and Turkey. The authors from the US were heavily engaged in international collaborations, especially with South Korea and Brazil. The country and institutions with the highest citation counts per publication were Italy and the University of Bern (Switzerland), respectively. Pandis N was the most prolific author, and Proffit W was the most-cited author in the 4001 publications. The keywords that emerged most frequently were “children” followed by “orthodontic treatment” and “malocclusion.” Four of the 10 most-cited articles were related to digital dental technology. Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis provides a complete picture of the research published in three major orthodontic journals over the past decade. It comprehensively analyzes the authorship, country of origin, institutions, keywords, and citation profiles of the articles.

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“…Previous bibliometric and citation analyses in orthodontics have focused on the most-cited articles [10][11][12][13], or explored various topics, including temporary anchorage devices [14], clear aligner treatments [15], and lingual orthodontics [16]. The primary aim of this study is to develop a comprehensive profile of research conducted on the application of AI in orthodontics and orthognathic surgery, providing invaluable insights for researchers, clinicians, and other stakeholders.…”

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“… 7 , 8 A crucial parameter is the citation count, which helps identify the most influential articles and their impact on respective fields. Numerous bibliometric studies have examined the impact and major themes of orthodontic research in recent years, with many focusing on the most-cited articles, 9 , 10 , 11 journals, 12 or specific areas, such as temporary anchorage devices, lingual appliances, clear aligners, and artificial intelligence. 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 Nonetheless, most of these studies fail to recognise the significance of the study designs of the highly cited articles.…”