Dental assisting programs have seen a 5.2% decrease 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 assisting programs in the U.S. between 2021 and 2025:
2021-22: 5,036
2022-23: 4,817
2023-24: 4,645
2024-25: 4,831
2025-26: 4,774
