These dental roles will grow by a combined 71,100 jobs by 2030

Dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienist jobs are expected to grow by 71,100 through 2030, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

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By: Ariana Portalatin

Employment outlook for dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists:

Dentists

Number of jobs in 2020: 139,200

Job growth rate, 2020-30: 8 percent

Employment change, 2020-30: 11,100

Dental assistant

Number of jobs in 2020: 330,200

Job growth rate, 2020-30: 11 percent

Employment change, 2020-30: 36,900

Dental hygienists

Number of jobs in 2020: 206,100

Job growth rate, 2020-30: 11 percent

Employment change, 2020-30: 23,100

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