Bibliometric analysis reveals emerging dental hygiene research hotspots

This bibliometric analysis of over 800 dental hygiene publications in PubMed identifies key contributors and trending topics, noting a 150% rise in publication output since 2015. The study highlights the USA and Brazil as leading research hubs and pinpoints preventive oral care and antimicrobial adjuncts as growth areas. Clinically, it guides practitioners on evolving evidence priorities in hygiene protocol development.