Global Trends in Pediatric Dentistry Research on Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Bibliometric Study (2015–2024)

Türkan Mahyaddinova, Sami Erkan Unal and Fatma Nur Kızılay

European Journal of Dental and Oral Health, 2025, vol. 6, issue 4, 8-17

Abstract: Neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) present significant challenges in pediatric dental care, often requiring specialized approaches to treatment and behavior management. In recent years, there has been a notable increase in research focusing on oral health outcomes and care strategies for this population. This bibliometric study analyzes global publication trends on pediatric dentistry and neurodevelopmental disorders between 2015 and 2024, based on data retrieved from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. A total of 342 relevant articles were included, with a marked rise in publication volume over the past decade. The majority of contributions originated from the United States, India, and China. Keyword analysis revealed two dominant research themes: oral health status and behavior management techniques. Publications related to ASD were most prominent, while thoseaddressing other disorders such as ADHD remained limited. International collaborations were frequent, and most studies were observational in nature. This study highlights the growing scientific interest in neurodevelopmental conditions within pediatric dentistry and underscores the need for more interventional research, educational integration, and global collaboration in future studies.

Keywords: Behavior management; bibliometric analysis; neurodevelopmental disorders; pediatric dentistry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.24018/ejdent.2025.6.4.387

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