Current status of US dental practices, by specialty: ADA

The status of dental practices across the U.S. varies between dental specialties, according to an American Dental Association economic impact survey for the week of Jan. 18.

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Survey respondents were asked, “What is the current status of your dental practice?”

General practice: 43 percent open and business as usual; 55.9 percent open but lower patient volume than usual; 1.1 percent treating emergency patients only or not treating any patients at all

Dental surgical specialist: 51.6 percent open and business as usual; 48.4 percent open but lower patient volume than usual

Endodontist: 56.9 percent open and business as usual; 41.2 percent open but lower patient volume than usual; 1.9 percent treating emergency patients only

Orthodontist: 42.2 percent open and business as usual; 56.3 percent open but lower patient volume than usual; 1.5 percent not treating any patients at all

Pediatric dentist: 31.9 percent open and business as usual; 66.7 percent open but lower patient volume than usual; 1.4 percent not treating any patients at all

Periodontist: 44.8 percent open and business as usual; 53.7 percent open but lower patient volume than usual; 1.5 percent not treating any patients at all

Prosthodontist: 30 percent open and business as usual; 70 percent open but lower patient volume than usual

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