Where the dental workforce stands headed into 2025

Here is what the salaries and employment levels look like for three dental roles as the industry looks ahead to 2025:

Dentist

Average salary in 2023: $191,750

Number of jobs: 160,600

Job outlook 2023-2033: 5% 

Employment change 2023-2033: 7,300

Dental hygienist

Average salary in 2023: $89,890

Number of jobs: 214,100 

Job outlook 2023-2033: 9%

Employment change 2023-2033: 19,600

Dental assistant

Average salary in 2023: $47,350

Number of jobs: 376,500

Job outlook 2023-2033: 8% 

Employment change 2023-2033: 31,500

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