Total enrollment in accredited predoctoral dental education programs in the U.S. has increased by 10.3% in the last five years, according to new data from the American Dental Association.
Here is the total enrollment for accredited DDS and DMD programs in the U.S. from the 2021-22 academic year to the 2025-26 academic year:
2021-22: 26,228
2022-23: 26,596
2023-24: 27,082
2024-25: 27,920
2025-26: 28,925
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