Employment of dental hygienists is expected to grow by 9% by 2033, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The BLS updated its data on job growth Aug. 29.
Here is the growth outlook for three dental roles:
Dentists
Number of jobs in 2023: 160,600
Job outlook for 2023-2033: 5%
Employment change for 2023-2033: 7,300
Dental hygienists
Number of jobs in 2023: 214,100
Job outlook for 2023-2033: 9%
Employment change for 2023-2033: 19,600
Dental assistants
Number of jobs in 2023: 376,500
Job outlook for 2023-2033: 8%
Employment change for 2023-2033: 31,500