HIGHBusinessTier 1
Dental hygienist employment projected to grow 8% by 2035: 7 notes
SourceBecker's Dental + DSO ReviewTier 1Hard News
By Ariana Portalatin
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
Dental practice owners and DSOs planning hiring budgets or expansion need to factor an 8 % rise in hygienist supply into workforce models and compensation strategies through 2035.
Key points
- BLS data show hygienist employment will grow 8 % from 2023-2035—faster than the average for all occupations.
- The increase equates to roughly 19 000 new positions, offering owners a larger candidate pool and potential relief on wage pressure.
- Practices in states with aging populations or Medicaid expansion will see the fastest regional growth, altering competitive recruitment.
- Owners should review long-term staffing plans now to avoid over- or under-hiring as supply expands.
Who should care
OwnerDSOStaff
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