基于文献计量的口腔正畸学教育研究现状与趋势分析OA

Orthodontic education is experiencing substantial transformations due to the influence of new technologies.These chan-ges have been further expedited by the COVID-19 pandemic,which has had a profound effect on the educational system.Since 2020,the volume of literature in this field has increased dramatically.This study employs bibliometric methods to construct a knowledge map of orthodontic education research,analyzing the current state of research and exploring trends and frontier topics through keyword analy-sis.The study reveals that the United States and the United Kingdom are leading in this field,occupying top positions in both publica-tion and citation frequency.The most prolific authors,institutions,and journals in this field are Professor William R.Proffit,the Uni-versity of North Carolina,and the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics,respectively.Major trends in ortho-dontic education research include the widespread adoption of student-centered teaching philosophies,the extensive use of E-learning,the integration of advanced technologies to enhance teaching interaction and effectiveness,and the development of educational assess-ment methods.In order to address future challenges effectively,it is imperative to foster enhanced international collaboration.Further-more,as technologies progress,it is crucial to address challenges such as data security,privacy protection,and the acceptance of tech-nology.