The workforce data was collected from thousands of dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants in 2022.
Here is when dental hygienists and dental assistants reported planning to retire:
Dental hygienists
Within the next 12 months: 4.1 percent
In the next 1-2 years: 9.6 percent
3-5 years from now: 17.7 percent
6-10 years from now: 21.3 percent
11-20 years from now: 27.5 percent
More than 20 years from now: 19.8 percent
Dental assistants
Within the next 12 months: 6.6 percent
In the next 1-2 years: 10.9 percent
3-5 years from now: 16.2 percent
6-10 years from now: 18.6 percent
11-20 years from now: 21 percent
More than 20 years from now: 26.8 percent
