Confidence in the U.S. economy as a whole had the largest jump between quarters, increasing by nearly 20%, according to a survey from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute.
More than 60% of dentists are confident in the economic conditions of their dental practice and the dental industry going forward.
The survey polled more than 900 dentists in private practice.
Here is how confident dentists are in economic conditions for the next six months, compared to confidence levels in the third quarter.
Economic conditions of your particular dental practice
Fourth quarter survey: 67.5%
Third quarter survey: 59.9%
Economic conditions of the dental care sector
Fourth quarter survey: 62.6%
Third quarter survey: 55.7%
Economic conditions of the U.S. economy
Fourth quarter survey: 56.3%
Third quarter survey: 36.8%
