The State of Dental in 2025 

This report examines both dental practice and patient perspectives highlighting key issues in modern dentistry—from operational challenges to patient concerns about cost and access to care. 

867

1005

Dental Profesionals 
Surveyed

Dental Patients Surveyed

Key topics

Key topics


 •  Finding and choosing a dentist •  Fears and barriers to care •  Perspective on dental patient                  financing from patients

 •  Technology adoption •  Production growth •  Perspective on dental patient financing from pros

Did you know?

Did you know?

60% of dental practices reported production growth last year, with high-growth practices leveraging patient financing and innovative technology to stay ahead.

47% of patients delayed or skipped dental treatment in the past two years due to financial constraints—but 44% are interested in flexible, pay-over-time options to manage costs.

Loans are made by Transportation Alliance Bank Inc. dba TAB Bank, which determines qualifications for and terms of credit.