Dentists in the US

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.