How costs are increasing at dental practices

Thirty-seven percent of dentists have seen up to a 10 percent increase in staff wages, according to recent data from the American Dental Association. 

The ADA surveyed 1,051 dentists about how their costs have changed in the last year for its August Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry report. 

Here is how costs have changed for six dental practice expenses in August: 

PPE

Increased more than 20 percent: 16.9 percent

Increased 11-20 percent: 27.1 percent

Increased 1-10 percent: 30.8 percent

Stayed about the same: 19.8 percent

Supplies/materials

Increased more than 20 percent: 23.2 percent

Increased 11-20 percent: 37.9 percent

Increased 1-10 percent: 33.7 percent

Rent/mortgage

Increased 11-20 percent: 10.8 percent

Increased 1-10 percent: 30.7 percent

Stayed about the same: 52.7 percent

Staff wages

Increased more than 20 percent: 19.7 percent

Increased 11-20 percent: 32.7 percent

Increased 1-10 percent: 37 percent

Stayed about the same: 10.4 percent

Equipment

Increased more than 20 percent: 14.7 percent

Increased 11-20 percent: 31.7 percent

Increased 1-10 percent: 33.2 percent

Stayed about the same: 20 percent

Lab fees

Increased more than 20 percent: 9.2 percent

Increased 11-20 percent: 25.1 percent

Increased 1-10 percent: 47.3 percent

Stayed about the same: 17.9 percent

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