Number of dental assistant graduates down 33% in 10 years - Becker’s Dental Review

The number of dental assistant graduates in the U.S. has decreased 33.8% in the last decade, according to data from the American Dental Association.

The ADA recently released new data on dental hygiene and assisting programs in the U.S.

Here is how the total number of graduates from U.S. dental assisting programs has evolved over the last 10 years:

Note: Data was not available for 2019.

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