GITNUXREPORT 2025

Dentistry Industry Statistics

Global dental market grows through digitalization, innovations, and increasing demand.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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Approximately 60% of adults in the U.S. visited a dentist in the past year

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Anxiety about dental visits affects approximately 36% of the population worldwide

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The average age of a dental patient is 34 years old

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The percentage of children aged 5-19 with untreated dental caries is approximately 13%

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Fluoride toothpaste use among children in the U.S. is over 75%

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The number of dental hygienists needed in the U.S. is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032, faster than average

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More than 75% of Americans have some form of dental decay

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Approximately 5-10% of dental patients require some form of sedation during procedures

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The number of dental-related emergency visits increased by 5% during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020

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The growth rate of dental tourism is around 20% annually, driven by lower costs and accessibility

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Approximately 38% of people worldwide have some form of malocclusion, requiring orthodontic treatment

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Improper oral hygiene contributes to nearly 85% of periodontal disease cases worldwide

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The percentage of patients who prefer minimally invasive dental procedures is over 70%

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The use of laser dentistry has increased by 30% globally in the last five years

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The average age of a practicing dentist is 50 years old, indicating a significant upcoming retirement wave

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Around 40% of dental practices in the U.S. use digital radiography

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The average number of patients seen per day by a general dentist is about 8-10

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The global dental market size was valued at approximately $41.4 billion in 2020

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The number of practicing dentists worldwide exceeds 2 million

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In the United States, over 200,000 dentists are practicing

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The average cost of a dental filling in the U.S. is around $150 to $250

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The global dental implants market is expected to reach $8.4 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 8.1%

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The global orthodontics market is projected to reach $8.6 billion by 2028

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In 2022, the U.S. dental industry generated approximately $142 billion in revenue

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The global clear aligners market size was valued at $2.2 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.1% through 2028

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The average annual spend per person on dental care is about $300 in the U.S.

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The proportion of privately owned dental clinics is approximately 70% globally

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Around 85% of dental procedures are now performed in outpatient settings

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The global dental anesthetic agents market was valued at $450 million in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6%

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The average gross profit margin for dental practices in the U.S. is approximately 48%

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The use of 3D printing technology in dentistry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23.6% from 2021 to 2028

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The dental adhesive market was valued at $1.2 billion in 2020 and is forecasted to grow with a CAGR of 6.4%

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The global market for dental prosthetics was valued at $6.3 billion in 2019, expected to reach $9 billion by 2027

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The average dental student loans in the U.S. are approximately $292,169

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The global market for dental sterilization equipment was valued at $1.8 billion in 2020, with a projected CAGR of 4.5%

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Automation in dental laboratories is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% from 2021 to 2028

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The number of cosmetic dentistry procedures, including whitening and veneers, increased by 40% over the past decade

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The global pediatric dental market is projected to reach $2.1 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 6.5%

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The dental staffing industry is projected to grow at 4% annually through 2025

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The percentage of dental practices utilizing AI technologies is projected to reach 22% by 2025

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The average turnaround time for a dental crown is around 2 weeks

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Digital dentistry adoption is increasing at a rate of approximately 12% annually in dental practices globally

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The number of dental practices in the U.S. increased by 3% annually from 2016-2020

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About 84% of dentists use some form of CAD/CAM technology for restorative procedures

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The percentage of U.S. dental offices offering same-day services increased to over 60% in 2021

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The percentage of dental practices implementing teledentistry increased by 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic

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The percentage of U.S. dental offices using paperless record systems is over 65%

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The proportion of dental surgeries performed under local anesthesia has decreased as sedation techniques improve, now accounting for 60%

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The first dental implant was performed in 1965 by Per-Ingvar Brånemark

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Key Highlights

  • The global dental market size was valued at approximately $41.4 billion in 2020
  • The number of practicing dentists worldwide exceeds 2 million
  • In the United States, over 200,000 dentists are practicing
  • Approximately 60% of adults in the U.S. visited a dentist in the past year
  • The average cost of a dental filling in the U.S. is around $150 to $250
  • The global dental implants market is expected to reach $8.4 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 8.1%
  • Around 40% of dental practices in the U.S. use digital radiography
  • The global orthodontics market is projected to reach $8.6 billion by 2028
  • Anxiety about dental visits affects approximately 36% of the population worldwide
  • The average age of a dental patient is 34 years old
  • In 2022, the U.S. dental industry generated approximately $142 billion in revenue
  • The percentage of children aged 5-19 with untreated dental caries is approximately 13%
  • Fluoride toothpaste use among children in the U.S. is over 75%

The dental industry is experiencing a transformative boom, with a global market projected to reach over $41 billion, driven by technological advancements, increasing patient demand, and innovative procedures reshaping the way we care for smiles worldwide.

Market Drivers and Demographics

  • Approximately 60% of adults in the U.S. visited a dentist in the past year
  • Anxiety about dental visits affects approximately 36% of the population worldwide
  • The average age of a dental patient is 34 years old
  • The percentage of children aged 5-19 with untreated dental caries is approximately 13%
  • Fluoride toothpaste use among children in the U.S. is over 75%
  • The number of dental hygienists needed in the U.S. is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032, faster than average
  • More than 75% of Americans have some form of dental decay
  • Approximately 5-10% of dental patients require some form of sedation during procedures
  • The number of dental-related emergency visits increased by 5% during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
  • The growth rate of dental tourism is around 20% annually, driven by lower costs and accessibility
  • Approximately 38% of people worldwide have some form of malocclusion, requiring orthodontic treatment
  • Improper oral hygiene contributes to nearly 85% of periodontal disease cases worldwide
  • The percentage of patients who prefer minimally invasive dental procedures is over 70%
  • The use of laser dentistry has increased by 30% globally in the last five years
  • The average age of a practicing dentist is 50 years old, indicating a significant upcoming retirement wave

Market Drivers and Demographics Interpretation

Despite racking up a 60% adult visitation rate and a 75% toothbrush coverage among U.S. children, the dental industry grapples with a global anxiety epidemic and a rising tide of decay and malocclusion, all while a retiring wave of 50-year-old dentists—and burgeoning dental tourism—highlight a profession both in flux and full of cavities to fill.

Market Segments and Consumer Behavior

  • Around 40% of dental practices in the U.S. use digital radiography
  • The average number of patients seen per day by a general dentist is about 8-10

Market Segments and Consumer Behavior Interpretation

With nearly half of U.S. dental practices embracing digital radiography, it's clear that the industry is digitizing at a steady clip, even as general dentists juggle around 8-10 patients daily—reminding us that advancements are seamless when paired with everyday patient care.

Market Size and Revenue

  • The global dental market size was valued at approximately $41.4 billion in 2020
  • The number of practicing dentists worldwide exceeds 2 million
  • In the United States, over 200,000 dentists are practicing
  • The average cost of a dental filling in the U.S. is around $150 to $250
  • The global dental implants market is expected to reach $8.4 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 8.1%
  • The global orthodontics market is projected to reach $8.6 billion by 2028
  • In 2022, the U.S. dental industry generated approximately $142 billion in revenue
  • The global clear aligners market size was valued at $2.2 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.1% through 2028
  • The average annual spend per person on dental care is about $300 in the U.S.
  • The proportion of privately owned dental clinics is approximately 70% globally
  • Around 85% of dental procedures are now performed in outpatient settings
  • The global dental anesthetic agents market was valued at $450 million in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6%
  • The average gross profit margin for dental practices in the U.S. is approximately 48%
  • The use of 3D printing technology in dentistry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23.6% from 2021 to 2028
  • The dental adhesive market was valued at $1.2 billion in 2020 and is forecasted to grow with a CAGR of 6.4%
  • The global market for dental prosthetics was valued at $6.3 billion in 2019, expected to reach $9 billion by 2027
  • The average dental student loans in the U.S. are approximately $292,169
  • The global market for dental sterilization equipment was valued at $1.8 billion in 2020, with a projected CAGR of 4.5%
  • Automation in dental laboratories is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% from 2021 to 2028
  • The number of cosmetic dentistry procedures, including whitening and veneers, increased by 40% over the past decade
  • The global pediatric dental market is projected to reach $2.1 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 6.5%
  • The dental staffing industry is projected to grow at 4% annually through 2025

Market Size and Revenue Interpretation

The booming dental industry, valued at over $40 billion globally with millions of practitioners and rapid innovations like 3D printing and clear aligners, underscores that while we pay $250 for a filling and rack up hefty student loans, we're increasingly investing in smarter, more aesthetic smiles—proving that in dentistry, the future looks both bright and lucrative.

Market Trends and Industry Outlook

  • The percentage of dental practices utilizing AI technologies is projected to reach 22% by 2025

Market Trends and Industry Outlook Interpretation

With nearly a quarter of dental practices embracing AI by 2025, it's clear the industry is biting into innovation—perhaps finally realizing that even a smile deserves a high-tech upgrade.

Practice Trends and Industry Outlook

  • The average turnaround time for a dental crown is around 2 weeks
  • Digital dentistry adoption is increasing at a rate of approximately 12% annually in dental practices globally
  • The number of dental practices in the U.S. increased by 3% annually from 2016-2020
  • About 84% of dentists use some form of CAD/CAM technology for restorative procedures
  • The percentage of U.S. dental offices offering same-day services increased to over 60% in 2021
  • The percentage of dental practices implementing teledentistry increased by 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • The percentage of U.S. dental offices using paperless record systems is over 65%
  • The proportion of dental surgeries performed under local anesthesia has decreased as sedation techniques improve, now accounting for 60%

Practice Trends and Industry Outlook Interpretation

As the race toward digital and patient-centric care accelerates—evidenced by increasingly swift crown turnaround times, rising adoption of teledentistry and CAD/CAM tech, and a shift away from paper records—the dentistry industry is confidently carving a future where speed, convenience, and technological innovation redefine the smile from routine to revolutionary.

Technological Advancements and Innovation

  • The first dental implant was performed in 1965 by Per-Ingvar Brånemark

Technological Advancements and Innovation Interpretation

Since Per-Ingvar Brånemark's pioneering dental implant in 1965, the industry has evolved from a pioneering experiment to a beacon of modern dental restoration—proof that innovation truly leaves a lasting impression.