GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Dental Industry Statistics

Dental industry invests heavily in reskilling, enhancing patient care and technology.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual training for dental understanding and new procedures by 65%

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44% of dental professionals planning to upskill cited technological advancements as the primary driver

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Digital reskilling in orthodontics increased by 30% from 2021 to 2023

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The global dental training market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2022 to 2030

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65% of dental hygienists have taken courses to improve digital radiography skills in the past two years

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52% of dental practices offer ongoing professional development programs for their staff

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The number of online dental training courses has increased by 55% from 2019 to 2023

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90% of dental educators agree that continuous upskilling is necessary for keeping pace with technological advances

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37% of newly practicing dentists have reported taking additional courses in digital workflows within their first year of practice

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58% of dental hygienists who engaged in reskilling programs reported increased job satisfaction

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68% of dentists who completed digital dentistry training reported a decrease in procedural errors

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72% of dental students participated in online upskilling courses to learn about new implant techniques in 2022

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57% of dental staff received training in the use of teledentistry tools by 2023

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41% of dental hygienists have completed reskilling in nutritional counseling to improve patient health outcomes

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59% of dentists who engaged in continuing education did so to learn about emerging minimally invasive techniques

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66% of dental educators see a rising demand for reskilling courses in 2023 compared to 2022

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38% of dental professionals reported that microlearning modules improved retention of new techniques better than traditional training

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67% of young dentists under 35 prioritize digital skill upskilling in their ongoing professional development

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61% of dental hygienists advanced their skills through reskilling courses focused on patient communication strategies

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53% of practices reported a 20% reduction in procedural errors after staff completed targeted upskilling programs

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58% of dental students believe that early exposure to digital dentistry enhances future reskilling opportunities

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70% of dental practices that adopted virtual reality training reported faster skill acquisition among staff

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78% of dental practices report investing in upskilling their staff to improve patient care

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55% of dental laboratories have increased their investment in digital reskilling programs for technicians

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Investment in reskilling related to laser dentistry increased by 25% during 2021-2023

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The expenditure on reskilling in the dental industry increased by 35% from 2020 to 2023

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80% of dental practices plan to increase their investments in sustainable and eco-friendly training programs by 2024

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85% of dentists agree that upskilling in new dental technologies improves patient outcomes

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40% of dental professionals plan to pursue reskilling programs in digital dentistry within the next year

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60% of dental clinics that invested in staff upskilling reported improved patient satisfaction scores

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70% of practicing dentists believe that reskilling in CAD/CAM technology is essential for future growth

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Dental assistants who undergo reskilling in patient management report a 30% increase in efficiency

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48% of dental professionals reported that training in infection control protocols was their top upskilling priority post-pandemic

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62% of dental students felt unprepared for digital workflows before participating in targeted upskilling programs

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73% of dental practices did not have formal upskilling programs in place before the pandemic, but now 68% have implemented them

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47% of dental clinics increased their spend on reskilling for sedation and anesthesia techniques

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21% of dental practices reported difficulty in finding trained staff due to a gap in mid-level reskilling programs

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53% of dental professionals believe that reskilling programs help reduce turnover

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Only 46% of dental practices have formal mentoring programs aimed at upskilling staff

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80% of dental practitioners who underwent reskilling said it directly contributed to acquiring new patient demographics

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65% of dental clinics plan to increase their investment in upskilling programs over the next two years

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49% of dental laboratories have adopted digital reskilling for their technicians to stay competitive

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72% of dental assistants reported that reskilling in customer service techniques led to better patient reviews

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69% of dental practices have conducted internal surveys to evaluate training needs for future upskilling

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54% of dental practices offer specialized reskilling in sedation and pain management

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44% of dental practices have established partnerships with educational providers to facilitate staff upskilling

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74% of dental professionals agree that reskilling can help offset the impact of technological obsolescence

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49% of dental staff reported that reskilling in emergency management improved patient safety and compliance

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64% of dental laboratories reported that reskilling technicians in digital workflows reduced turnaround times

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50% of dental practices increased their budget for staff upskilling in the last fiscal year

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69% of dental professionals believe that reskilling is essential for adapting to new patient expectations

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Key Highlights

78% of dental practices report investing in upskilling their staff to improve patient care
The global dental training market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2022 to 2030
65% of dental hygienists have taken courses to improve digital radiography skills in the past two years
52% of dental practices offer ongoing professional development programs for their staff
85% of dentists agree that upskilling in new dental technologies improves patient outcomes
40% of dental professionals plan to pursue reskilling programs in digital dentistry within the next year
The number of online dental training courses has increased by 55% from 2019 to 2023
60% of dental clinics that invested in staff upskilling reported improved patient satisfaction scores
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual training for dental understanding and new procedures by 65%
70% of practicing dentists believe that reskilling in CAD/CAM technology is essential for future growth
Dental assistants who undergo reskilling in patient management report a 30% increase in efficiency
48% of dental professionals reported that training in infection control protocols was their top upskilling priority post-pandemic
90% of dental educators agree that continuous upskilling is necessary for keeping pace with technological advances

With 78% of dental practices investing in staff upskilling and the industry projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% through 2030, it’s clear that continuous reskilling is revolutionizing dentistry, ensuring better patient outcomes and future-proofing practices amid rapid technological advancements.

Digital Transformation and Technological Adoption

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual training for dental understanding and new procedures by 65%
44% of dental professionals planning to upskill cited technological advancements as the primary driver
Digital reskilling in orthodontics increased by 30% from 2021 to 2023

Digital Transformation and Technological Adoption Interpretation

Amidst the pandemic's upheaval, the dental industry swiftly mastered the digital drill—embracing virtual training and reskilling to stay a step ahead in an ever-evolving oral healthcare landscape.

Educational Trends and Professional Development

The global dental training market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2022 to 2030
65% of dental hygienists have taken courses to improve digital radiography skills in the past two years
52% of dental practices offer ongoing professional development programs for their staff
The number of online dental training courses has increased by 55% from 2019 to 2023
90% of dental educators agree that continuous upskilling is necessary for keeping pace with technological advances
37% of newly practicing dentists have reported taking additional courses in digital workflows within their first year of practice
58% of dental hygienists who engaged in reskilling programs reported increased job satisfaction
68% of dentists who completed digital dentistry training reported a decrease in procedural errors
72% of dental students participated in online upskilling courses to learn about new implant techniques in 2022
57% of dental staff received training in the use of teledentistry tools by 2023
41% of dental hygienists have completed reskilling in nutritional counseling to improve patient health outcomes
59% of dentists who engaged in continuing education did so to learn about emerging minimally invasive techniques
66% of dental educators see a rising demand for reskilling courses in 2023 compared to 2022
38% of dental professionals reported that microlearning modules improved retention of new techniques better than traditional training
67% of young dentists under 35 prioritize digital skill upskilling in their ongoing professional development
61% of dental hygienists advanced their skills through reskilling courses focused on patient communication strategies
53% of practices reported a 20% reduction in procedural errors after staff completed targeted upskilling programs
58% of dental students believe that early exposure to digital dentistry enhances future reskilling opportunities
70% of dental practices that adopted virtual reality training reported faster skill acquisition among staff

Educational Trends and Professional Development Interpretation

As the dental industry accelerates towards a digitally driven future, with a projected 7.5% CAGR in training markets and nearly three-quarters of dentists and hygienists embracing reskilling, it's clear that those who invest in continuous education—whether through microlearning, online courses, or virtual reality—are not only reducing errors and enhancing patient care but also smiling all the way to the smart clinic of tomorrow.

Market Trends and Investment in Reskilling and Upskilling

78% of dental practices report investing in upskilling their staff to improve patient care
55% of dental laboratories have increased their investment in digital reskilling programs for technicians
Investment in reskilling related to laser dentistry increased by 25% during 2021-2023
The expenditure on reskilling in the dental industry increased by 35% from 2020 to 2023
80% of dental practices plan to increase their investments in sustainable and eco-friendly training programs by 2024

Market Trends and Investment in Reskilling and Upskilling Interpretation

As the dental industry braces for a future where technology and sustainability reshape patient care, rising investments in upskilling and reskilling—highlighted by a 35% increase from 2020 to 2023—underscore a collective commitment to polishing skills and modernizing practices for healthier, greener smiles.

Workforce Readiness and Skills Gap

85% of dentists agree that upskilling in new dental technologies improves patient outcomes
40% of dental professionals plan to pursue reskilling programs in digital dentistry within the next year
60% of dental clinics that invested in staff upskilling reported improved patient satisfaction scores
70% of practicing dentists believe that reskilling in CAD/CAM technology is essential for future growth
Dental assistants who undergo reskilling in patient management report a 30% increase in efficiency
48% of dental professionals reported that training in infection control protocols was their top upskilling priority post-pandemic
62% of dental students felt unprepared for digital workflows before participating in targeted upskilling programs
73% of dental practices did not have formal upskilling programs in place before the pandemic, but now 68% have implemented them
47% of dental clinics increased their spend on reskilling for sedation and anesthesia techniques
21% of dental practices reported difficulty in finding trained staff due to a gap in mid-level reskilling programs
53% of dental professionals believe that reskilling programs help reduce turnover
Only 46% of dental practices have formal mentoring programs aimed at upskilling staff
80% of dental practitioners who underwent reskilling said it directly contributed to acquiring new patient demographics
65% of dental clinics plan to increase their investment in upskilling programs over the next two years
49% of dental laboratories have adopted digital reskilling for their technicians to stay competitive
72% of dental assistants reported that reskilling in customer service techniques led to better patient reviews
69% of dental practices have conducted internal surveys to evaluate training needs for future upskilling
54% of dental practices offer specialized reskilling in sedation and pain management
44% of dental practices have established partnerships with educational providers to facilitate staff upskilling
74% of dental professionals agree that reskilling can help offset the impact of technological obsolescence
49% of dental staff reported that reskilling in emergency management improved patient safety and compliance
64% of dental laboratories reported that reskilling technicians in digital workflows reduced turnaround times
50% of dental practices increased their budget for staff upskilling in the last fiscal year
69% of dental professionals believe that reskilling is essential for adapting to new patient expectations

Workforce Readiness and Skills Gap Interpretation

With 85% of dentists confirming that embracing new dental technologies enhances patient outcomes, the industry’s rapidly shifting skills landscape—highlighted by increased investment, improved satisfaction, and a commitment to digital mastery—underscores that in today’s dentistry, staying still means falling behind in both care quality and patient trust.