Dentist and Dentistry Facts 2019

Below you will find current data and facts about dentists and dentistry in 2019:

Facts About Dentists:

There are approximately 195,000 practicing dentists in the United States (ADA).
For every 100,000 people, there are 60.9 dentists.
69% of dentists are male, 31% are female.
16.3% of dentists are under 35, 23.3% are between the ages of 35 and 44, 21.2% are between the ages of 45 and 54, 23.5% are between 55 and 64, and 15.9% are over the age of 65.
Currently, more dentists are retiring every year than are entering the profession.
The average dentist retires at 68 years old.
Current average salary for a dentist is $153,900 per year in the United States.
Job satisfaction as a dentist tends to fall in the “average” range among an analysis of various national surveys (US News).

64% of US adults go to the dentist at least once a year.
The average person will spend 40 days brushing their teeth in their lifetime.
Dentists recommend people brush their teeth for between 2-3 minutes at least twice a day. Most people only brush for 45 seconds.
78% of people have a cavity before the age of 18.
People who drink soda regularly experience 62% more tooth decay than those who don’t.
Every tongue print is unique. The same is true of teeth, that they are unique to each individual.
Blue toothpaste is the most trusted color. People think it works the best (there is no specific benefit to any color of toothpaste).
Only 75% of people brush their teeth daily.
Your gums are one of the strongest indicators of overall physical health.
You should replace your toothbrush every 4-6 weeks. Most people don’t replace their toothbrush every year.
Most people with good dental hygiene routines started at a young age. It is much harder to create strong habits once you’re an adult.

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