Análisis bibliométrico de la producción científica sobre odontopediatría en Ecuador

Abstract

Introduction: Pediatric dentistry is a specialty focused on maintaining the oral health of the pediatric population. Over the years, experimental and non-experimental studies have been conducted to strengthen clinical practice in this field. In Ecuador, it is necessary to evaluate scientific development through bibliometric studies. Objective: This research aimed to analyze Ecuadorian scientific production on pediatric dentistry through a bibliometric study using the Scopus database. Methodology: A descriptive bibliometric study was conducted. After applying the selection criteria, 14 articles published up to 2024 were obtained. Data such as authors, institutions, journals, citations, and topics were extracted from each article. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The United States leads global scientific production in pediatric dentistry. In Ecuador, the highest number of scientific articles was published in 2023, with Health, Science, and Technology Conference Series, Health and Technology and Advances in Odonto-Stomatology being the journals that published the most articles. Furthermore, the Catholic University of Cuenca was identified as the most productive institution. However, the articles showed limited impact and low citation rates. Conclusion: Research in pediatric dentistry remains limited in Ecuador. Strengthening this field requires promoting research-oriented policies and encouraging multi-institutional studies. Keywords: Pediatric Dentistry, Research, Scientific Production, Ecuador