Title
The Evolving Dental Market in the United States
Description
Currently, the dental market in the United States is in a state of constant fluctuation, especially since the conclusion of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The overall market size of the dental field is healthy with $155 billion and a 2.7% growth rate. According to the American Dental Association, the market share by private practice ownership is declining and dental management service organization’s (DSOs) is rising. No one company owns greater than 5% of the market share. As the field has evolved in the last couple of years, so too has the role of the allied health care providers working in these changing environments. This course will explore this current dental market and specially the changing roles, scope of practice, and pay of dental hygienists in the U.S.
Education Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the oral health care provider will be able to:
Identify historical and current market trends of the dental field in the U.S.
Compare and contrast the scope of practice of dental hygienists in the U.S. versus other countries with free enterprise, socialized, and universal health systems.
Recognize how changing market trends impact the work and pay of dental hygienists in the U.S.
Leverage the knowledge gained from this course to career forecasting.