Although the entire dental industry has seen an increase in the number of dentists, pediatric dentistry has seen more growth than every other specialty in the field, according to TUSK Practice Sales’ Q4 2026 Dental Market Report.
The report shows that the dental industry has grown by 25.5% since 2001.
Here is a breakdown of growth within each specialty:
Pediatric dentistry
Number of dentists added between 2001-2025: 9,521
Percentage growth: 126%
Endodontics
Number of dentists added between 2001-2025: 5,738
Percentage growth: 42%
Oral surgery
Number of dentists added between 2001-2025: 7,482
Percentage growth: 18%
Orthodontics
Number of dentists added between 2001-2025: 10,844
Percentage growth: 17%
Prosthodontics
Number of dentists added between 2001-2025: 3,568
Percentage growth: 12%
Periodontics
Number of dentists added between 2001-2025: 5,480
Percentage growth: 10%
