The number of dentists’ consultations per capita in the US has shown a steady increase from the historical data in 2023, marked at a value below the forecasted 1.04 consultations for the year 2024. The year-on-year variation reveals a modest growth from 2024 to 2025, and a stable trend from 2025 to 2027, followed by a slight increase again from 2027 to 2028. This suggests cautious optimism in the demand for dental services.
Key insights:
- 2024 forecasts show a 1.9% increase from 2023 levels.
- Year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 1.0%.
- No change is observed from 2025 to 2027, maintaining at 1.05 consultations per capita.
- An incremental 0.95% growth is seen from 2027 to 2028.
- Overall, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five years (2024-2028) is approximately 0.48%.
Future trends to watch:
- Technological advancements in dental practice, increasing efficiency and patient outreach.
- Healthcare policy changes impacting access and affordability of dental care services.
- Demographic shifts, particularly aging populations requiring more dental care.
