By the Numbers
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May 1, 2024
Volume 15, Issue 4, May 2024
Page(s): p. 4
Dentists' Perspective
Understanding clients' perspectives, challenges, and needs is important in any line of business. Below are highlights from an ADA Health Policy Institute survey conducted in the first quarter of the year.
58% of dentists surveyed by the ADA in Q1 of 2024 say they are very confident or somewhat confident in the economic conditions in the dental care sector for the next 6 months.
Source: ADA Health Policy Institute March 2024 Q1 Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry Report
How Busy Are Dentists?
15% Too busy to treat all people requesting appointments
23% Overworked but provided care to all who requested appointments
35% Provided care to all who requested appointments and not overworked
26% Not busy enough
Source: ADA Health Policy Institute March 2024 Q1 Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry Report
72% of dentists surveyed by the ADA in Q1 of 2024 say recruiting dental hygienists has been extremely challenging over the last 3 months, and 17% say it has been very challenging.
Source: ADA Health Policy Institute March 2024 Q1 Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry Report
