Dentists in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)

Dentists have a critical role in supporting public health outcomes. Routine dental treatment is necessary for healthy oral hygiene, helping the industry's proven status as recession-proof. In recent years, rising health expenditure and disposable incomes have only strengthened dental practices, as consumers felt secure allocating more money to preventative and cosmetic dental care. The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented volatility as patient volumes dropped, creating long care backlogs. An exploding demand brought a recovery as pandemic concerns eased, but steadying patient volumes in 2024 make it challenging to balance rising cost pressures and persistent labor shortages. In all, industry-wide revenue has been expanding at a CAGR of 2.1% to an estimated $189.6 billion over the past five years, including expected growth of 1.1% in 2024.