Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to opportunities for growth and progress in the dental industry:
1. Consumer dental spending rose 0.4% between December and January. It was also 4% higher compared to 12 months prior and 11% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
2. About 28% of dentists have added staff at their practices so far this year, according to a report from the American Dental Association.
3. More than 73% of dentists currently have an adequate number of dental assistants at their practice.
4. Sixty-nine percent of DSOs surveyed by TUSK Practice Sales indicated their private equity sponsors expect a moderate or high increase in acquisition activity in 2026.
5. Half of U.S. healthcare organizations have implemented generative AI, according to an April 16 survey from McKinsey & Co.
