Dental hygiene programs have seen a 15% increase in total enrollment since 2021, according to new data from the American Dental Association.
The ADA recently released new data showing enrollment trends for dental education programs in the U.S.
Here is the total enrollment for dental hygiene programs in the U.S. between 2021 and 2025:
2021-22: 15,799
2022-23: 16,416
2023-24: 17,057
2024-25: 17,717
2025-26: 18,161
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