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Hours worked by dentists vary by experience

Dentists who are 10 years out of dental school or less work more hours per week than more experienced dentists, data shows.

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    U.S. dentists are working more hours since

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    Dentists with less than 10 years of experience average 37 hours/week.

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    Those with over 25 years of experience average 35 hours/week.

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    Increased working hours indicate changing workforce dynamics.

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    Data sourced from the ADA Health Policy Institute.

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Hours worked by dentists vary by experience

  • by Mary Beth Versaci

  • March 17, 2026

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