The number of dental school graduates has increased by 30.5 percent since 2011, according to data from the American Dental Association.
The ADA maintains data on dental school education, including enrollment, diversity and tuition.
The number of dental school graduates from 2011 to 2021:
2011: 5,106
2012: 5,267
2013: 5,390
2014: 5,530
2015: 5,811
2016: 5,957
2017: 6,238
2018: 6,305
2019: 6,350
2020: 6,609
2021: 6,665