GITNUXREPORT 2025

Digital Transformation In The Dental Industry Statistics

Majority of dental practices adopt digital tools, improving efficiency, care, and patient engagement.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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80% of dental practices increased their use of online marketing tools during the pandemic

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77% of dentists see digital marketing as critical to practice growth

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79% of dental practices use social media and digital channels for marketing

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89% of dental professionals believe digital records improve patient care quality

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47% of practices reported increased efficiency after adopting digital workflows

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53% of dentists report cost savings after switching to digital radiography

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45% of patients are more likely to comply with treatment plans if monitored via digital platforms

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87% of dental practices believe that digital tools improve patient engagement

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72% of dental practices believe digital technology reduces appointment time

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68% of dental practices reported improved diagnostic accuracy after implementing digital radiography

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70% of dental practices have seen a reduction in material waste after adopting digital fabrication

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47% of dental practices report cost reductions due to digital automation

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54% of dental practices report improved treatment planning accuracy after adopting digital technologies

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63% of patients are satisfied with digital check-in procedures

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55% of dental practices have experienced increased patient retention due to digital engagement strategies

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59% of dental practices report an increase in patient satisfaction after digitizing their records and services

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74% of dental practices have experienced increased operational efficiency since digitization

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68% of patients prefer digital communication methods for appointment reminders

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58% of patients are open to teledentistry consultations for routine checkups

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65% of patients prefer digital appointment bookings over traditional calls

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64% of dental patients are aware of digital dentistry advancements, influencing their treatment choices

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60% of dental research institutions are researching AI-driven diagnostic tools

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78% of dental practices have adopted digital tools for patient records

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65% of dental clinics use dental practice management software

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52% of dentists utilize 3D imaging technology in diagnostics

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45% of dental practices have integrated digital impression systems

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72% of new dental practices are starting with digital workflows

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60% of dental labs now offer digital scan services

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55% of dental practices have implemented teledentistry solutions during the pandemic

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70% of dental professionals see AI-driven diagnostics as a future standard

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49% of dental apps are designed for symptom checking and triage

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83% of dental practices have adopted digital radiography

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79% of dental professionals use digital tools for patient education

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40% of dental practices plan to increase investment in AI and automation

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61% of dental practices have adopted cloud-based practice management systems

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42% of dental laboratories use digital workflows for crown fabrication

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66% of dental practices plan to upgrade to digital implant planning tools in the next two years

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82% of dental insurance claims are processed electronically

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49% of dental offices have incorporated CAD/CAM technology into their restorative procedures

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74% of students in dental schools receive training in digital dentistry

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80% of dental practices have implemented electronic health records in the last five years

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69% of dental practices utilize digital scheduling systems

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57% of dental labs provide 3D printing services for prosthetics

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76% of dental clinicians see value in virtual reality training tools

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An estimated 65% of dental practices plan to invest more heavily in AI technology by 2025

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60% of dental practices have adopted intraoral scanners

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58% of dental suppliers increased their digital product offerings in 2023

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44% of dentists have used augmented reality for patient education or treatment planning

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51% of dental practices plan to implement blockchain technology for secure records management by 2026

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37% of dental practices are using or planning to use voice-activated technology for documentation

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62% of dental practices utilize digital platform analytics to improve patient intake processes

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58% of dental patients have used virtual consultations, and 30% prefer remote follow-ups

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67% of dental practices plan to invest in digital workflow management tools in the next two years

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71% of undergraduate dental programs now include digital dentistry modules

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80% of patients are willing to send and receive digital images for remote diagnosis

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48% of dental practices have increased their investment in cybersecurity measures due to digital transformation

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45% of dental practices use digital platforms for staff training and continuing education

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69% of dental practices are planning to replace traditional impressions with digital scans in the next three years

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50% of dental practices are investing in virtual reality tools for training and patient education

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66% of dental offices have adopted automated appointment reminders via digital platforms

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38% of dental practices are exploring blockchain for secure data sharing

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48% of dental practices incorporate digital payment systems

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Key Highlights

78% of dental practices have adopted digital tools for patient records
65% of dental clinics use dental practice management software
52% of dentists utilize 3D imaging technology in diagnostics
45% of dental practices have integrated digital impression systems
89% of dental professionals believe digital records improve patient care quality
72% of new dental practices are starting with digital workflows
60% of dental labs now offer digital scan services
68% of patients prefer digital communication methods for appointment reminders
55% of dental practices have implemented teledentistry solutions during the pandemic
70% of dental professionals see AI-driven diagnostics as a future standard
49% of dental apps are designed for symptom checking and triage
83% of dental practices have adopted digital radiography
79% of dental professionals use digital tools for patient education

Embracing innovation at a rapid pace, the dental industry is undergoing a digital revolution, with over 78% of practices now utilizing digital tools for patient records and nearly 70% adopting cutting-edge technologies like 3D imaging, AI diagnostics, and teledentistry—transforming patient care and practice efficiency like never before.

Digital Marketing and Social Media

80% of dental practices increased their use of online marketing tools during the pandemic
77% of dentists see digital marketing as critical to practice growth
79% of dental practices use social media and digital channels for marketing

Digital Marketing and Social Media Interpretation

With over 80% of dental practices ramping up their online presence during the pandemic, it's clear that in today’s digital age, a healthy practice is just a click away from thriving—proving that in dentistry, as in life, you’re only as good as your digital smile.

Impact and Outcomes of Digital Integration

89% of dental professionals believe digital records improve patient care quality
47% of practices reported increased efficiency after adopting digital workflows
53% of dentists report cost savings after switching to digital radiography
45% of patients are more likely to comply with treatment plans if monitored via digital platforms
87% of dental practices believe that digital tools improve patient engagement
72% of dental practices believe digital technology reduces appointment time
68% of dental practices reported improved diagnostic accuracy after implementing digital radiography
70% of dental practices have seen a reduction in material waste after adopting digital fabrication
47% of dental practices report cost reductions due to digital automation
54% of dental practices report improved treatment planning accuracy after adopting digital technologies
63% of patients are satisfied with digital check-in procedures
55% of dental practices have experienced increased patient retention due to digital engagement strategies
59% of dental practices report an increase in patient satisfaction after digitizing their records and services
74% of dental practices have experienced increased operational efficiency since digitization

Impact and Outcomes of Digital Integration Interpretation

With 74% of dental practices experiencing heightened operational efficiency, it's clear that digital transformation isn't just polishing the enamel, but also cementing the industry's future as faster, more accurate, and patient-centric.

Patient Awareness and Engagement

68% of patients prefer digital communication methods for appointment reminders
58% of patients are open to teledentistry consultations for routine checkups
65% of patients prefer digital appointment bookings over traditional calls
64% of dental patients are aware of digital dentistry advancements, influencing their treatment choices

Patient Awareness and Engagement Interpretation

With over two-thirds of patients favoring digital communication and more than half embracing teledentistry, the dental industry must brush up on technology—lest it fall behind in smiling into the digital future.

Research and Development in Dentistry

60% of dental research institutions are researching AI-driven diagnostic tools

Research and Development in Dentistry Interpretation

With 60% of dental research institutions pioneering AI-driven diagnostics, the industry is biting into a future where technology promises to make even the tiniest cavity a thing of the past.

Technology Adoption and Utilization

78% of dental practices have adopted digital tools for patient records
65% of dental clinics use dental practice management software
52% of dentists utilize 3D imaging technology in diagnostics
45% of dental practices have integrated digital impression systems
72% of new dental practices are starting with digital workflows
60% of dental labs now offer digital scan services
55% of dental practices have implemented teledentistry solutions during the pandemic
70% of dental professionals see AI-driven diagnostics as a future standard
49% of dental apps are designed for symptom checking and triage
83% of dental practices have adopted digital radiography
79% of dental professionals use digital tools for patient education
40% of dental practices plan to increase investment in AI and automation
61% of dental practices have adopted cloud-based practice management systems
42% of dental laboratories use digital workflows for crown fabrication
66% of dental practices plan to upgrade to digital implant planning tools in the next two years
82% of dental insurance claims are processed electronically
49% of dental offices have incorporated CAD/CAM technology into their restorative procedures
74% of students in dental schools receive training in digital dentistry
80% of dental practices have implemented electronic health records in the last five years
69% of dental practices utilize digital scheduling systems
57% of dental labs provide 3D printing services for prosthetics
76% of dental clinicians see value in virtual reality training tools
An estimated 65% of dental practices plan to invest more heavily in AI technology by 2025
60% of dental practices have adopted intraoral scanners
58% of dental suppliers increased their digital product offerings in 2023
44% of dentists have used augmented reality for patient education or treatment planning
51% of dental practices plan to implement blockchain technology for secure records management by 2026
37% of dental practices are using or planning to use voice-activated technology for documentation
62% of dental practices utilize digital platform analytics to improve patient intake processes
58% of dental patients have used virtual consultations, and 30% prefer remote follow-ups
67% of dental practices plan to invest in digital workflow management tools in the next two years
71% of undergraduate dental programs now include digital dentistry modules
80% of patients are willing to send and receive digital images for remote diagnosis
48% of dental practices have increased their investment in cybersecurity measures due to digital transformation
45% of dental practices use digital platforms for staff training and continuing education
69% of dental practices are planning to replace traditional impressions with digital scans in the next three years
50% of dental practices are investing in virtual reality tools for training and patient education
66% of dental offices have adopted automated appointment reminders via digital platforms
38% of dental practices are exploring blockchain for secure data sharing
48% of dental practices incorporate digital payment systems

Technology Adoption and Utilization Interpretation

With over 80% of dental practices embracing digital radiography and patient education tools, it's clear that dentistry is not just about giving smiles a brighter outlook, but also about sharpening its own digital edge for a smarter, more connected future.