Survey Overview

We received 180 responses to our annual Practice Profitability and Economic Survey for 2016. Of these, 80 were from general dental practices, 53 were from orthodontic practices, 17 from oral surgery practices, 14 from pediatric dental practices, 9 from periodontal practices, 6 from endodontic practices, and 1 from a prosthodontic practice.

Understanding and responding to the latest trends in the dental profession is critical to operating a profitable practice. Below we discuss our survey results, so that you can compare with your practice and make needed changes.

Group Practice Surging

Our survey revealed the dramatic growth in the number of group practices. The fewest doctors ever...