34% of dental hygienists plan to retire within 6 years

Thirty-four percent of dental hygienists plan to retire within six years, according to Dentalpost’s 2024 Dental Salary Survey.

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Dentalpost surveyed 1,802 registered dental hygienists from July to October 2023 for this year’s report. 

Here is when surveyed dental hygienists said they plan to retire:

Less than three years: 15.06%

Three to six years: 19.51%

Seven to 10 years: 18.63%

Eleven to 15 years: 15.31%

Sixteen to 20 years: 13.43%

More than 20 years: 18.06%

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