Are dentists following through on their 2026 plans?
By Cameron Cortigiano
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Practice owners and DSOs need current benchmarks on staffing trends to decide whether their own hiring, compensation, and capacity plans are aligned with the broader market.
Key points
- More than 40% of dentists have added staff so far this year, per the ADA Health Policy Institute survey.
- The ADA “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” Q3 2026 update compares year-end 2025 plans with actual 2026 actions.
- Data are limited to U.S. dentists and focus on staffing execution rather than future projections.
Who should care
Read the original on Becker's Dental + DSO Review
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