Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses Employing Ultrasonographic Imaging in the Field of Dentistry in Türkiye

Ezgi Katı; Makbule Göktepe

doi:10.65022/clindentres.1895629

Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses Employing Ultrasonographic Imaging in the Field of Dentistry in Türkiye

Abstract

Background and Aim: The aim of this study is to perform a bibliometric analysis of master’s, doctoral, and dental specialty theses conducted in the field of dentistry in Türkiye that employed ultrasonographic imaging. Material and Methods: A search was conducted using relevant keywords on the website of the National Thesis Center of the Council of Higher Education. All master’s, doctoral, and dental specialty theses employing ultrasonographic imaging in the field of dentistry published up to December 31, 2025 were identified. The obtained data were listed in Microsoft Excel according to thesis type, publication date, university name and type, department in which the study was conducted, methodology, and keyword information. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. Results: A total of 77 postgraduate theses meeting the inclusion criteria were identified. Thesis production increased markedly after 2020, and the studies were largely concentrated in the departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Most of the studies had a clinical design, and the majority of theses were supervised by senior academics. Keyword analysis indicated that theses primarily focused on temporomandibular joint evaluation, masticatory muscles, and elastography-based imaging techniques. Conclusion: The findings indicate that ultrasonographic imaging, particularly in oral and maxillofacial radiology, has increased over time in theses written at dentistry faculties in Türkiye. The predominance of clinical studies highlights the practical applicability of ultrasonography, while the findings suggest that it represents a promising modality with potential for broader integration into dental practice.

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This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

Ethical Statement

As this study is based on publicly accessible thesis records and does not involve human or animal participants, ethical approval was not required.

Thanks

Nil

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Ezgi Katı ^*
0000-0001-6004-3975
Türkiye

Makbule Göktepe
0009-0008-6079-1584
Türkiye

Publication Date

August 24, 2026

Submission Date

February 23, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 21, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 50 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.65022/clindentres.1895629

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https://izlik.org/JA43PL93SX

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APA

Katı, E., & Göktepe, M. (2026). Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses Employing Ultrasonographic Imaging in the Field of Dentistry in Türkiye. Clinical Dentistry and Research, 50(2), 89-97. https://doi.org/10.65022/clindentres.1895629

AMA

1.Katı E, Göktepe M. Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses Employing Ultrasonographic Imaging in the Field of Dentistry in Türkiye. Clin Dent Res. 2026;50(2):89-97. doi:10.65022/clindentres.1895629

Chicago

Katı, Ezgi, and Makbule Göktepe. 2026. “Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses Employing Ultrasonographic Imaging in the Field of Dentistry in Türkiye”. Clinical Dentistry and Research 50 (2): 89-97. https://doi.org/10.65022/clindentres.1895629.

EndNote

Katı E, Göktepe M (August 1, 2026) Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses Employing Ultrasonographic Imaging in the Field of Dentistry in Türkiye. Clinical Dentistry and Research 50 2 89–97.

IEEE

[1]E. Katı and M. Göktepe, “Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses Employing Ultrasonographic Imaging in the Field of Dentistry in Türkiye”, Clin Dent Res, vol. 50, no. 2, pp. 89–97, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.65022/clindentres.1895629.

ISNAD

Katı, Ezgi - Göktepe, Makbule. “Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses Employing Ultrasonographic Imaging in the Field of Dentistry in Türkiye”. Clinical Dentistry and Research 50/2 (August 1, 2026): 89-97. https://doi.org/10.65022/clindentres.1895629.

JAMA

1.Katı E, Göktepe M. Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses Employing Ultrasonographic Imaging in the Field of Dentistry in Türkiye. Clin Dent Res. 2026;50:89–97.

MLA

Katı, Ezgi, and Makbule Göktepe. “Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses Employing Ultrasonographic Imaging in the Field of Dentistry in Türkiye”. Clinical Dentistry and Research, vol. 50, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 89-97, doi:10.65022/clindentres.1895629.

Vancouver

1.Ezgi Katı, Makbule Göktepe. Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses Employing Ultrasonographic Imaging in the Field of Dentistry in Türkiye. Clin Dent Res. 2026 Aug. 1;50(2):89-97. doi:10.65022/clindentres.1895629