Abstract
Objective: To update the bibliometric profile of global SDF literature, focusing on publication trends, contributing countries, study designs and mapping thematic research evolution.
Material & Method: Publications were searched in the Scopus database from inception to 20 April 2025. Data were extracted and cleaned using biblioMagika® and OpenRefine. Study designs were manually classified through abstract review. Publication trends were analysed using SPSS software. Data visualisations were generated using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny.
Results: Of 727 records identified, 659 publications were included in the analysis. Laboratory studies (45.83%) dominated, followed by clinical trials (19.58%) and reviews/guidelines (15.78%). Publication output rose modestly until 2013 (n=52), increased between 2014 and 2020 (n=197), and surged after 2021 onwards (n=410), peaking in 2024 with 119 papers. Both pre- and post-COVID periods showed significantly higher output than earlier decades (p<0.01). The United States was the most productive country, while Hong Kong generated the most highly cited work. Thematic analysis identified seven clusters: 1) Interaction with Dental Structures and Materials, 2) Paediatric Caries Management, 3) Remineralisation and Cariostatic Action, 4) Antimicrobial and Biofilm Disruption, 5) Aesthetics and Acceptance, 6) Public Health and Clinical Prevention, and 7) Education and Awareness. Early studies centred on laboratory science, which progressed to clinical applications, and more recently shifted towards public health and implementation challenges.
Conclusion: Over the past five decades, SDF research has matured from laboratory science to practice-oriented and policy-relevant investigations. Future research should prioritise translating evidence into policy and practice, integrating SDF into public health programmes, particularly in resource-limited settings.
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Jak, Wong F.; Hamzah, Tengku NNT.; Maling, Thaddius H.; and Nor, Nor AM.
(2025)
"The landscape of silver diamine uoride research in dentistry: A bibliometric analysis of trends and future directions,"
Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science: Vol. 10:
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4, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15562/jdmfs.v10i4.2105
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10.15562/jdmfs.v10i4.2105