Offices of Dentists in the US

Dentists Sink Their Teeth into Advancements

As the retention of teeth increases, there is a large emphasis on improving technologies of elective services. There have been a number of advances in cosmetic dentistry, like tooth shaded resins that are painted on and bond to teeth allow dentists to repair chipped or damaged teeth with minimal drilling, while crowns and caps may now be reinforced with gold, covered by bonded tooth-shaded porcelain. Implants made of titanium can be inserted into the jawbone to anchor the artificial crown, bridge or tooth.

This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having a degree of D.M.D. (Doctor of dental medicine), D.D.S. (Doctor of dental surgery), or D.D.Sc. (Doctor of dental science) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized dentistry or dental surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g. centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. They can provide either comprehensive preventative, cosmetic, or emergency care, or specialize in a single field of dentistry. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.