Dentists & Dental Practices – Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts
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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts
- Market size, product segments, and major markets
- Key industry statistics, trends, and financial ratios
- Operating conditions and current performance
- Competitive landscape and environment
- Major company profiles and market shares
- Five-year outlook and growth forecasts
PennWell Corporation
Publications available from this organization include:
Dental Economics Magazine
https://www.dentaleconomics.com/
Monthly business journal features the latest news and information for the dentistry profession, with topics
covered in each issue including practice management, finance, and technology, and special features including
the "Annual Practice Survey" which is based on a broad cross-section of general dentists—from solo practitioners
to multi-doctor practices—with offices located across the country.
Dental Economics / Levin Group Annual Practice Survey
http://levingroup.com/
Annual report provides insights on current trends and issues in the dentistry profession based on a survey
of general dentists from across the U.S., with survey questions addressing five broad areas: practice overview,
practice production, service mix, collections and billings, and doctor satisfaction. Survey report is published
annually in November/December issues of Dental Economics Magazine.
Academy of General Dentistry
AGD Impact
http://www.agd.org/
Monthly national newsmagazine provides a comprehensive look at news and business issues facing general dentists and their practice team members, with topics covered in each issue of the magazine including industry news and features, practice management issues, key marketplace developments, product and technology reviews, legislative and regulatory updates, and AGD advocacy activities.
ADA
Publications available from this organization include:
ADA News
http://www.ada.org/
Biweekly publication features news and information for dental professionals, with topics covered in
this publication including the latest information on scientific, socioeconomic,
and legal developments affecting the dentistry profession and updates on government actions and activities
related to health care policy and reform. Selected articles from current and archived issues are available
free online.
Characteristics of Private Dental Practices
http://www.ada.org/
Annual report published in an Excel spreadsheet format provides detailed statistical data on general dentist
and specialist practice characteristics, with information provided including employment status (e.g., solo,
partner, employee, and independent contractor), average hours worked per year, average number of patient
visits per week, and patient coverage from private insurance and public assistance.
BizMiner
Market Analysis
https://www.bizminer.com
Market analysis report provides industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national, state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of companies, market volume and sales trends, average company sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.
For more industry research reports and other resources, see the following resource guide.
Financial Statements and Financial Ratios
Dentists - General and Specialized Dental Practices
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- Income and expenses in dollars and percentages
- Balance sheets in dollars and percentages
- Profitability and return on investment ratios
- Liquidity and working capital ratios
- Asset turnover and efficiency ratios
- Capital structure and debt service ratios
ADA
Income, Gross Billings, and Expenses
http://www.ada.org/
Annual report published in an Excel spreadsheet format provides detailed statistical data on gross billings,
practice expenses, and net income for general dentists and specialists in private practice,
with data reported separately for general dentists, pediatric dentists, orthodontists and dentofacial orthopedists,
oral and maxillofacial surgeons, endodontists, periodontists, and prosthodontists.
Compensation and Salary Surveys
ADA
Publications available from this organization include:
Income, Gross Billings, and Expenses
http://www.ada.org/
Annual report published in an Excel spreadsheet format provides detailed statistical data on average and
median net income for general dentists and specialists in private practice by employment status, with data
reported separately for general dentists, pediatric dentists, orthodontists and dentofacial orthopedists,
oral and maxillofacial surgeons, endodontists, periodontists, and prosthodontists.
Employment of Dental Practice Personnel
http://www.ada.org/
Annual report published in an Excel spreadsheet format provides detailed statistical data on staffing levels
by job position for non-dentist personnel employed by general practitioners and specialists in private practice
and includes average hourly wage data for full-time and part-time dental hygienists, chairside assistants,
secretaries and receptionists, office managers, and financial coordinators.
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