Dental Industry Trends Summary Jun 8 - Jun 14

Are Your Fees Keeping Up With 2026? 

Costs, staff salaries, and insurance allowables have all shifted since January but most practices are still billing at rates they set last year. Sikka's Fee Survey for Dentistry shows you exactly where your fees stand against 50,000+ practices in your own ZIP code, so you can spot what you're leaving on the table and adjust with confidence. No guesswork, no national averages that don't reflect your market just precise, local benchmarks for $495. 

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Can The Dental Workforce Shortage Be Solved By Heading Back To School?  

With a projected deficit of nearly 12,000 dentists and 30,000 hygienists by 2037, industry leaders are urgently seeking solutions. Paul Di Maio, CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut, emphasizes the importance of early exposure and educational investments to rebuild the pipeline. His organization has committed over $5 million to support community college dental programs and initiatives that introduce middle school students to dental careers, highlighting that closing the generational workforce gap requires a long-term, proactive approach. 

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