The Future of Dentistry is Female
Based on our projections using generative AI and the available demographic information for the dental industry to date, we estimate by the year 2030, more than 50% of practicing dentists will be female.
The dental industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with women poised to lead the future of dentistry.
The Presence of Women in the Dental Field is Growing
The landscape of dentistry is rapidly evolving, with women making significant strides in the profession, as evidenced by recent statistics and trends in both active practice and dental education.
As of 2022, 37.7% of all active dentists in the U.S. are female*, a number that has been steadily increasing over the years.
This trend is even more pronounced in dental schools, where 50.6% of graduates are now women, up from 46% in 2009**.
Dentistry Will be Female-Dominated by 2030
The growing presence of women in dentistry is reshaping the profession, bringing diverse perspectives and approaches to patient care. Not unlike many other formerly male-dominated fields, dentistry is trending in a direction of gender parity, the balanced participation and influence of both women and men.
Based on current trends and projections using generative AI analysis, it’s estimated that by 2030, more than 50% of practicing dentists will be female. This shift towards gender parity in dentistry promises to bring about positive changes in patient care, practice management, and the overall culture of the profession, making the future of dentistry increasingly female-driven.
The future of this field being led by a large contingent of female dentists is just part of the more diverse industry we are all working towards.
Safco Supports the Female Dentists of Today & Tomorrow
Safco Dental Supply intends to support the growing female majority in dentistry by providing mentorship programs,offering tips and useful insights for women entering the field, and highlighting success stories of female dentists.
For more content covering the female pioneers in dentistry, tips for women in dentistry and more, discover Safco Dental Supply’s Women in Dentistry hub.
*Source:https://www.ada.org/en/resources/research/health-policy-institute/dentist-workforce