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Number of graduates at 73 dental schools

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 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

  • New York University produced the highest number of graduates among 73 U.S. dental schools for the 2025-26 academic year.
  • American Dental Association released 2025-26 enrollment, tuition, and graduation data for all U.S. dental schools.
  • Tufts University reported 240 graduates and Boston University reported 209 graduates for 2025-26.
  • Several schools recorded zero graduates or listed N/A for the 2025-26 academic year, including Lyon College, Kansas City University, High Point University, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Lincoln Memorial University, and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.

Who should care

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