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Number of graduates at 73 dental schools
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Why it matters for dental
Dental school graduation numbers for 2025-26 show where the next wave of dentists will enter the workforce, affecting hiring plans, associate recruitment, and regional supply for practice owners and DSOs.
Key points
- The American Dental Association released the annual graduate counts from U.S. dental hygiene programs.
- ADA data show 7,323 graduates in 2015 and 7,447 graduates in 2025.
- The series peaked at 7,739 graduates in 2024.
- The lowest year in the 10-year span was 2022, with 6,857 graduates.
Who should care
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