The number of graduates from dental hygiene programs has continued to increase since 2022, 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 number graduates from U.S. dental hygiene programs has evolved over the last 10 years:
| Year | Number of graduates |
| 2014 | 7,298 |
| 2015 | 7,323 |
| 2016 | 7,385 |
| 2017 | 7,294 |
| 2018 | 7,377 |
| 2019 | 7,311 |
| 2020 | 7,002 |
| 2021 | 7,325 |
| 2022 | 6,857 |
| 2023 | 7,132 |
| 2024 | 7,739 |
