The data compared the number of dental schools in the U.S. in 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020 and 2023.
In 1950, there were 42 U.S. dental schools compared to 72 schools in 2023.
Between 1997 and 2023, there was a net gain of 18 dental schools.
Here is the number of dental schools in the U.S. since 1950:
1950: 42 dental schools
1960: 47 dental schools
1970: 53 dental schools
1980: 60 dental schools
1990: 56 dental schools
2000: 55 dental schools
2005: 56 dental schools
2010: 58 dental schools
2015: 65 dental schools
2020: 67 dental schools
2023: 72 dental schools
