Thirteen percent of dentists recently reported to the ADA that they will likely sell or consider closing their practice this year.
The ADA released its “Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry” report for the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting key trends and statistics on the workforce, practice operations and financial performance.
The ADA surveyed 705 dentists on how likely they are to take certain actions during 2026, including investing in new software, adding or reducing staff and dropping insurance networks. Of that group, 13% said they would sell or consider closing their office. Another 12.5% said they plan to either retire or prepare for retirement.
