Enrollment in dental hygiene programs has continued increasing after experiencing a drop during the early years of the pandemic, according to data from the American Dental Association.
The ADA recently released new data on enrollment and tuition for dental hygiene and assisting programs in the U.S.
Here is how the total enrollment for U.S. dental hygiene programs has evolved over the last 10 years:
| Year | Total enrollment |
| 2014-15 | 16,365 |
| 2015-16 | 16,169 |
| 2016-17 | 16,214 |
| 2017-18 | 16,118 |
| 2018-19 | 16,134 |
| 2019-20 | 16,178 |
| 2020-21 | 16,079 |
| 2021-22 | 15,799 |
| 2022-23 | 16,416 |
| 2023-24 | 17,057 |
| 2024-25 | 17,717 |
